# Mutation Run! vs Pill Fortress

The clearest difference is rating: Pill Fortress at 4.6 against Mutation Run!'s 1.0. Pill Fortress also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 2). Mutation Run!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pill Fortress sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Mutation Run! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pill Fortress holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pill Fortress has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mutation Run! | Pill Fortress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutation-run/id6447424093/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pill-fortress/id6477394168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ozan Kasikci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485317310) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Mutation Run!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mutation-run/id6447424093)

Collect DNA tubes and mutant limbs to transform into a powerful hero. Battle enemies and evolve your character to become the ultimate mutant.

**Highlights:** Shoot DNA tubes, Collect mutant limbs, Evolve into a hero, Destroy enemies, Action gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pill Fortress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pill-fortress/id6477394168)

Defend your fortress against waves of viruses in this immune-themed base defense game. Strategically place and upgrade unique pill defenders to overcome evolving viral threats. Enjoy kid-friendly gameplay with vibrant 2D graphics.

**Highlights:** Dynamic pill placement, Evolving viral threats, Unlock new pill characters, Vibrant 2D graphics, Strategic upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Very Small Nucleus Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Nucleus Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Perma Speed Up | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Nucleus Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Perma Boosts | $7.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Waves Pill | $8.99 | one-time |
| Skills Tickets | $9.99 | one-time |
| Skills Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Nucleus Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gigantic Nucleus Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Instant Video Rewards | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Decent progression system
- 💡 Unique pill mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Forced online requirement
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💰 Monetization issues

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing during battles
- Progression loss on crashes
- Targeting/tracking issues
- Unresponsive ad screens

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- More pill variety
- Improved boss difficulty
- Customizable controls
- Endless/challenge modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mutation Run! free?

Mutation Run! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pill Fortress free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mutation Run! or Pill Fortress?

Pill Fortress is rated higher. Mutation Run! averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pill Fortress averages 4.6 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Mutation Run! or Pill Fortress have ads?

Both Mutation Run! and Pill Fortress 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.*