# Squish Run vs Pizza Hero

Squish Run and Pizza Hero both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Squish Run's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pizza Hero's. Pizza Hero's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Squish Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pizza Hero sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Squish Run against 4.7 for Pizza Hero. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pizza Hero has 1.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Squish Run's written reviews are positive against 71% of Pizza Hero's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Squish Run | Pizza Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-run/id6446366310/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizza-hero/id6449305135/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Brad Erkkila](https://appshunter.io/developer/933627895) | [Astro Hound Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327010785) |

## What reviewers say

### Squish Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squish-run/id6446366310)

Dash through challenging levels, punching obstacles and outrunning deadly walls. Unlock a variety of characters and enjoy vibrant visuals and upbeat sounds. Compete solo or with a friend in a 2-player mode.

**Highlights:** Punch and run gameplay, 50 levels at launch, 28 unlockable characters, 2 player mode, Vibrant visuals, Upbeat sound design

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Pizza Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizza-hero/id6449305135)

Embark on a roguelite adventure as a brave pizza defending the world from an enemy invasion. Collect unique toppings to gain special abilities and strategically defeat waves of foes. With procedurally generated levels and unlockable recipes, each playthrough offers a fresh challenge.

**Highlights:** Topping-based special abilities, Swarm survivor gameplay, Procedurally generated levels, Unlockable recipes for topping evolution, Permanent stat upgrades, Rescueable pets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reroll 3 pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| One revive per round | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍕 Unique pizza-themed gameplay
- 🐕 Cute pet companions
- 🎨 Appealing retro-style graphics
- 👍 Engaging and challenging gameplay loop
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔁 Inconsistent save/resume functionality
- 🕹️ Frustrating dash mechanics
- 💰 Slow progression and high costs for upgrades
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress when switching apps
- Enemies able to damage player in portals
- Recipes not persisting between sessions

**Requested features**

- Endless mode
- More level variety and themes
- Controller support
- Improved save/resume system
- Adjustable dash mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Squish Run free?

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

### Is Pizza Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Squish Run or Pizza Hero?

Squish Run is rated higher. Squish Run averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pizza Hero averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Squish Run or Pizza Hero have ads?

Both Squish Run and Pizza Hero show ads.

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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.*