# Taco vs Ribbit Run

The clearest difference is update cadence: Taco at every 2 weeks against Ribbit Run's every 2 months. Taco also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (299 vs 30). Ribbit Run's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Taco sells 27 one-off in-app purchases and Ribbit Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Taco holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taco has 299 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Taco's written reviews are positive against 86% of Ribbit Run's.

Taco ships an update every 2 weeks, Ribbit Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taco | Ribbit Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taco-hamster-hero/id6446180652/reviews)** | [4.6 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ribbit-run/id6503719972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **299** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 503 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Global Outlier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664526418) | [Thatcher William Healy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750112282) |

## What reviewers say

### Taco

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taco-hamster-hero/id6446180652)

Embark on an epic journey with a brave hamster warrior to defend its home from a horde of creatures. Engage in intense battles, explore endless skill combinations, and customize your hero to overcome over 100 enemies simultaneously. Restore peace through strategic combat and skillful survival.

**Highlights:** Battle 100+ enemies simultaneously, Easy one-hand controls, Unique roguelike gameplay, Endless skill combinations, Collectible costumes with unique abilities, Intense, challenging stages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Ticket Bag | $0.99 | one-time |
| Taco Piggy Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starterpack Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Stack of Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cat Hero | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chapter Pack 12 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Epic Piggy Bank | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Starter Fund | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad Ticket Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal | $19.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Crate | $19.99 | one-time |
| Friendly Neighbor | $19.99 | one-time |
| Secret Agent Crate | $19.99 | one-time |
| Hamster Hero Crate | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Taco Crate | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mr. Incognito | $24.99 | one-time |
| Super Premium Starter Fund | $29.99 | one-time |
| Burnt Rubber | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best in genre
- ✨ Better enemies and graphics
- 🎮 Satisfying gameplay
- ⏳ Great time killer
- 💎 Quality game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't get past title screen
- 📉 Slow progression (implied by difficulty)
- 💡 Incremental skill upgrades (1% at a time)
- ❓ Powers reset on restart

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Game not launching
- 🐛 Title screen issue

**Requested features**

- More upgrades
- Survival mode
- More skills
- Pets
- Fix power reset issue


### Ribbit Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ribbit-run/id6503719972)

Embark on an amphibian adventure in this 2D platformer. Use a frog's tongue as a grappling hook to navigate diverse swamp biomes, catch prey, and evade predators. Unlock new frog species with unique abilities as you explore deeper.

**Highlights:** Tongue grappling hook mechanic, Three distinct swamp biomes, Catch prey and avoid predators, Unlock 5 unique frog species, Discover special frog abilities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Continues | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taco free?

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

### Is Ribbit Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Taco or Ribbit Run?

Taco is rated higher. Taco averages 4.8 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while Ribbit Run averages 4.6 from 30 ratings.

### Do Taco or Ribbit Run have ads?

Both Taco and Ribbit Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Taco or Ribbit Run?

Taco ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ribbit Run every 2 months. Most recently, Taco was updated on October 23, 2026 and Ribbit Run on October 24, 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.*