# Rumble Club vs Populus Run

The clearest difference is ads: Populus Run at none against Rumble Club's shown. Populus Run also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Rumble Club's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 70%) and ratings volume (5.9K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rumble Club sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Rumble Club against 4.7 for Populus Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Rumble Club's written reviews are positive against 70% of Populus Run's.

Rumble Club ships an update every 3 weeks, Populus Run every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rumble Club | Populus Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumble-club/id6444870826/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **82.6% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 447 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lightfox Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464249801) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### Rumble Club

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rumble-club/id6444870826)

Engage in chaotic physics-based battles with up to 20 players. Punch, push, and use silly gadgets to outlast opponents in shrinking arenas. Customize your character and master various game modes to become the ultimate champion.

**Highlights:** Physics-based multiplayer battles, Use of silly gadgets, Character customization with cosmetics, Multiple game modes and arenas, Online multiplayer with friends, Quest system for rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmetic Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Some Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Some More Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Some Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Some Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| Creator Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super+ Rumble Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shoebox of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Some More Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Super+ Rumble Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique weapons and tools
- 🎨 Great customization options
- 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency
- 🎮 Fun and hilarious experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Intrusive ads
- 💰 Pay-to-win aspects
- 🎮 Unbalanced gameplay mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Win streak resets unexpectedly
- Gadget not functioning as intended
- Laggy performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add friend list and invite feature
- Implement chat functionality
- Increase variety of game modes
- Improve physics and movement controls
- Reduce frequency of ads


### Populus Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867)

Control a crowd of people in this unique running game. Dodge obstacles, battle quirky bosses, and discover hidden characters. Enjoy the full experience with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Control a crowd of people, Dodge giant fast food, Slide down pipes, Battle rapper bosses, Hardcore mode, Collect secret characters, Original soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Great developers
- 👍 Fantastic music
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after first few levels
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Saved data not restoring properly

**Requested features**

- Make the full game free to play
- Add more levels and worlds
- Improve level selection UI
- Allow customization of controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rumble Club free?

Rumble Club is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Populus Run free?

Populus Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Rumble Club or Populus Run?

Rumble Club is rated higher. Rumble Club averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Populus Run averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Rumble Club or Populus Run have ads?

Rumble Club shows ads; Populus Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Rumble Club or Populus Run?

Rumble Club ships an update every 3 weeks, and Populus Run every 4 weeks. Most recently, Rumble Club was updated on October 30, 2026 and Populus Run on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*