# Chicken Royale vs Populus Run

The clearest difference is rating: Populus Run at 4.7 against Chicken Royale's 3.6. Populus Run also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 11) and device support (5 vs 3). Chicken Royale's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chicken Royale asks for nothing beyond the download.

Populus Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Populus Run has 1.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Chicken Royale's written reviews are positive against 70% of Populus Run's.

Chicken Royale ships an update every 2 months, Populus Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicken Royale | Populus Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-royale/id6448218656/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 80 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Svensk Jobbformedling AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323205778) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicken Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicken-royale/id6448218656)

Guide a brave chicken across a busy highway, dodging traffic in this fun and addictive game. Test your reflexes and aim to become the ultimate Chicken Royale champion by reaching the other side.

**Highlights:** Chicken navigation gameplay, Highway traffic avoidance, Addictive and fun experience, Quest for high scores, Simple controls

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Chicken Royale free?

Chicken Royale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Populus Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chicken Royale or Populus Run?

Populus Run is rated higher. Chicken Royale averages 3.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Populus Run averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Chicken Royale or Populus Run have ads?

Neither Chicken Royale nor Populus Run shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chicken Royale or Populus Run?

Chicken Royale ships an update every 2 months, and Populus Run every 4 weeks. Most recently, Chicken Royale was updated on October 8, 2026 and Populus Run on October 17, 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.*