Comparison

Unicorn DIY! vs Shoes Run 3D

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Unicorn DIY!

Embark on a magical alchemical journey to transform a donkey or pony into a magnificent unicorn. Gather mystical ingredients, brew potent potions, and witness a stunning transformation with beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Pony to unicorn transformation
  • Ingredient gathering
  • Potion brewing
  • Magical world exploration
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Engaging gameplay
Features
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Unicorn Valley is an enchanting game that invites you to step into a magical world of fantasy and wonder. In this game, you play the role of a skilled alchemist who is tasked with transforming a humble donkey or pony into a magnificent unicorn. To do this, you'll need to gather a variety of ingredients from around the valley. These ingredients include things like sparkling fairy dust, rare gems, and shimmering crystals. Each ingredient has its own unique properties, and you'll need to mix them in just the right way to create the perfect potion for your unicorn. As you succeed in your quest, you'll watch your donkey or pony transform before your very eyes. Its matted fur will become sleek and shimmering, its eyes will glow with an otherworldly light, and its horn will grow long and sharp. And when your transformation is complete, you'll be left with a stunning unicorn that will be the envy of all who see it. With its beautiful graphics, engaging gameplay, and captivating storyline, Unicorn Valley is a game that will transport you to a world of magic and wonder. So why wait? Start your alchemical journey today and transform your donkey or pony into a magnificent unicorn!

About

Shoes Run 3D

Embark on a thrilling journey through sneaker evolution, starting with basic footwear and unlocking legendary designs. Customize your kicks, compete against others, and become a sneaker expert in this visually captivating game.

Highlights
  • Sneaker evolution progression
  • Unlock legendary shoe designs
  • Customize sneakers
  • Compete against other players
  • Mesmerizing visuals
Features
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Immerse yourself in the captivating realm of "Shoes Run," an enthralling gaming experience that takes you on a thrilling journey through the evolution of sneakers! Begin with fundamental footwear and advance through the eras, unlocking legendary shoe designs along the way. Tailor your sneakers to your liking, engage in exhilarating competitions against fellow players, and ascend to the pinnacle of sneaker expertise in this addictive game with mesmerizing visuals.

Screenshots

Unicorn DIY!4 screens
Shoes Run 3D2 screens

Verdict

The call

Unicorn DIY! and Shoes Run 3D both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Shoes Run 3D's written reviews are positive against 58% of Unicorn DIY!'s. Unicorn DIY!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 17). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shoes Run 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Unicorn DIY! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Unicorn DIY! against 4.6 for Shoes Run 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unicorn DIY! has 3.3K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Unicorn DIY!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Shoes Run 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unicorn DIY! ships an update fortnightly, Shoes Run 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Unicorn DIY! versus Shoes Run 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnicorn DIY!Shoes Run 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.3K ratings) — better4.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better17
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB570 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFIVE BITS, INC.APP CENTRAL LTD

Customer experience

Unicorn DIY!

All ratings3,196 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral15.2%
Negative27.3%

Shoes Run 3D

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Unicorn DIY!

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Glitched missions and inability to collect rewards
  • Inability to access certain regions and features
  • Disappearing unicorns and lost progress
  • Glitches when trying to create or customize unicorns

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to rename unicorns
  • Option to delete unwanted unicorns
  • Allow creating multiple unicorns without accessories
  • More realistic hair and mane physics

Shoes Run 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Unicorn DIY!

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Shoes Run 3D

Subscriptions2
  • All Bundle Features Unlocked!$19.991 Month
  • All AppCentral Games Unlocked!$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Unicorn DIY! free?
Unicorn DIY! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shoes Run 3D free?
Shoes Run 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Unicorn DIY! or Shoes Run 3D?
Unicorn DIY! is rated higher. Unicorn DIY! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Shoes Run 3D averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Unicorn DIY! or Shoes Run 3D have ads?
Both Unicorn DIY! and Shoes Run 3D show ads.
Which is updated more often, Unicorn DIY! or Shoes Run 3D?
Unicorn DIY! ships an update fortnightly, and Shoes Run 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Unicorn DIY! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Shoes Run 3D on October 22, 2026.

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