Comparison

VRChat vs CookieRun

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

Head to head
About

VRChat

Explore a vast virtual universe with millions of user-created worlds and avatars. Connect with friends, play diverse games, and express yourself through custom creations. Experience social interaction and adventure, with or without VR.

Highlights
  • Millions of user-created worlds
  • Customizable avatars
  • Social interaction and meeting new people
  • Diverse range of games and activities
  • VR headset support
  • Companion app for friends
  • World and avatar creation tools
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Welcome to VRChat — a virtual world filled with limitless possibilities. Spend your afternoon dogfighting in fighter jets, before winding down in a treehouse that exists floating in a nebula. Make a new best friend while exploring a haunted mansion, right before playing a hand of cards with a robot, alien, and eight-foot tall wolf. In VRChat, there are hundreds of thousands of worlds, millions of avatars – all created by the users. No matter what you’re into, there’s a space in VRChat for you. And if there isn’t, we’ll give you the tools to make your dream a reality. While not required to join in on the fun, VRChat was built to take advantage of VR headsets in many unique ways. That means avatars that flow with your movement, and systems that work alongside various hardware platforms to provide full-body tracking, finger tracking, and much, much more. Even if you’re jumping in on your phone or tablet, you’ll get to experience the magic of hanging out with people that feel like they’re really there – not just some character on a screen! Use the companion app to keep up with your VRChat friends, or launch into a VRChat world to meet new friends right from your iOS device! There’s something magical around every corner. Come take a look, and see what you find. MEET NEW FRIENDS In VRChat, there’s always something to do – and people to meet there. Visit a planetarium and have a chat about astronomy. Go on a virtual hike through a majestic fantasy forest. Pull up to a car meet, and talk shop with some gearheads. Attend a live music event underneath a chemical storage facility, and talk obscure genres with DJs. Your community – whatever it is – is here. GO ON AN ADVENTURE There are thousands of games to play in VRChat. Try running a kitchen in a busy restaurant, or racing go-karts in zero gravity. Fancy a battle royale? We’ve got those, too. Just probably with a wider diversity of avatars than you’ve ever seen before. It doesn’t matter what you like to play: casual card games, shooters, racing, platformers, puzzles, horror, and of course, endless party games. BUILD YOUR DREAMS Everything here was built by the community using the VRChat SDK. Combined with Unity and Udon, our in-house scripting language, we give our users as much power as possible to build whatever their imaginations can conjure up. But creation isn’t just limited to worlds. VRChat provides a level of creative freedom that is unmatched anywhere else, and nowhere is that reflected best than on the avatars of our users. In VRChat, you can be anything, and explore your identity however you’d like. Want to be an alien? A talking dog? A sentient shoe with glowing bits that react to the beat of music by changing color? I mean, sure, if that’s what you’re about. VRChat is free to download and play on compatible devices. Subscribing to VRC+ grants access to enhanced features. Learn more at https://hello.vrchat.com/vrchatplus Privacy Policy: https://hello.vrchat.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://hello.vrchat.com/legal

About

CookieRun

Engage in thrilling real-time battles within an urban fantasy world populated by beloved characters. Master strategic combat with unique roles and powerful spell cards to achieve victory. Customize your character's appearance and connect with other players in a social hub.

Highlights
  • Immersive urban fantasy setting
  • Deep strategic combat with roles
  • Game-changing spell cards
  • Customizable character looks
  • Social hub for connecting with players
Features
Currently charting
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Discover the latest sensation from CookieRun—the franchise beloved by 200 million fans worldwide! This real-time battle action reaches thrilling new heights. Welcome to the CookieRun: OvenSmash! Join the Cookies gathering in Platter City Watch as they clash in epic battles to make their wishes come true Step into an urban fantasy world of Cookies like nothing you've ever imagined! Fight with everything you've got to fulfill your wish! 1. Immersive Urban Fantasy Battle it out in a stunning urban fantasy setting! All of Platter City becomes your battlefield as three powerful factions wage war for supremacy. Dive into CookieRun's freshest world yet! 2. Deep Strategic Combat Your position is your strategy! Take on the role of Tanker, Dealer, or Supporter! Master unique combinations and synergies to rule the battlefield. Experience heart-pounding strategic battles where a single skill choice can completely turn the tide! 3. Game-Changing Spell Cards A single card can flip the match in your favor! Transform into giants, summon sky-slicing dragons, and more with powerful spell cards. Split-second decisions control the battlefield and determine victory! Create your own winning strategies and dominate the competition! 4. Express Yourself with Custom Looks Show off your style and stand out from the crowd! Going for cute? Slick? Completely one-of-a-kind? Dozens of looks and items let you create the perfect Cookie to match your vibe! Become the trendiest Cookie that everyone can't help but notice! 5. Connect in the Plaza Meet up with other Cookies in this special social hub! Form parties in the plaza and gear up for epic battles together. Enjoy both intense combat and chill hangout time with friends. Experience CookieRun: OvenSmash's unique blend of action and social play! ※ Service Access Permission Guide [Required Access Permissions] None [Optional Access Permissions] Notifications: For updates on in-game events, benefits, and more You can enjoy the game without granting these permissions Note: Some features may be limited if optional permissions aren't granted [How to Manage Permissions] Settings > Privacy > Select permission > Toggle on/off as desired ※ Playing as a guest? Your game data will be lost if you uninstall the app. Developer Contact: Devsisters Seoul, Republic of Korea, Gangnam-gu Dosan-daero 327, Sinsa-dong, SGF Cheongdam Tower 06019 2118797881 1729215126274312 Gangnam-gu Office Phone: +82-2-1899-3674

Screenshots

VRChat4 screens
CookieRun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VRChat at none against CookieRun's shown. CookieRun's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 45%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. VRChat sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CookieRun sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CookieRun holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of VRChat's written reviews are positive against 68% of CookieRun's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
VRChat versus CookieRun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRChatCookieRun
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3.3K ratings)4.7 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.4% of reviews68.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K13K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#81 — better#160
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB2.2 GB
Age rating+1212+
DeveloperVRChat Inc.Devsisters

Customer experience

VRChat

All ratings3,339 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive45.4%
Neutral15.1%
Negative39.5%

CookieRun

All ratings13,451 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews822 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative22.5%

Bugs and requests

VRChat

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Play button not working on iPad
  • Login issues on some accounts

Requested features

3 requests
  • Google login option
  • iPad support
  • Improved compatibility for lower-end devices

CookieRun

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

VRChat

Subscriptions2
  • VRChat+ (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • VRChat+ (Yearly)$99.991 Year
One-time10
  • 600 VRChat Credits$4.99
  • VRChat+ Gift (One month)$9.99
  • 1200 VRChat Credits$9.99
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  • 2400 VRChat Credits$19.99
  • 3000 VRChat Credits$24.99
  • 3600 VRChat Credits$29.99
  • 4800 VRChat Credits$39.99
  • 6000 VRChat Credits$49.99
  • 9000 VRChat Credits$74.99
  • 12000 VRChat Credits$99.99
28 purchases

CookieRun

One-time28
  • 150 Crystals$0.99
  • All-in-One Super Deal Pack3 variants$1.99
  • Rainbow Credits x300$1.99
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  • Grand Cookie Academy Complete Pack$2.99
  • Daily Cookie Summon Pack$2.99
  • Super Deal Rainbow Credit Pack I9 variants$3.99
  • Special Pack 1$4.99
  • Cookie Summon Pack I$4.99
  • Witchberry Cookie Pass$6.99
  • Cream Ferret Cookie Pass$6.99
  • Strawberry Mochi Cookie Pass$6.99
  • DJ Miya Pass$6.99
  • Prosciutto Cookie Pass$6.99
  • White Peach Cookie Pass$6.99
  • Cream Soda Cookie Pass$6.99
  • Rainbow Credits x1,500$9.99
  • Battle Pass$9.99
  • Premium Rainbow Credit Pass$9.99
  • Licorice Cookie Boost Pack$9.99
  • Special Pack 7$9.99
  • Cookie Rate-Up Summon Pack$9.99
  • Deluxe Rainbow Credit Pack$9.99
  • Special Rainbow Credit Pack I$9.99
  • Cookie Summon Pack I$9.99
  • Super Deal Rainbow Credit Pack II7 variants$14.99
  • Premium Cookie Rate-Up Summon Pack$21.99
  • Special Rainbow Credit Pack II$21.99
  • Super Deal Rainbow Credit Pack III7 variants$28.99

Questions

Is VRChat free?
VRChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CookieRun free?
CookieRun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VRChat or CookieRun?
CookieRun is rated higher. VRChat averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while CookieRun averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.
Do VRChat or CookieRun have ads?
CookieRun shows ads; VRChat does not.
Which is updated more often, VRChat or CookieRun?
VRChat ships an update weekly, and CookieRun weekly. Most recently, VRChat was updated on October 31, 2026 and CookieRun on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, VRChat or CookieRun?
VRChat currently peaks at #81 in the App Store charts, and CookieRun at #160. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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