# Bit Heroes Runner vs Nimble Quest Halfbrick+

The clearest difference is rating: Bit Heroes Runner at 2.9 against Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s 1.5. Nimble Quest Halfbrick+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bit Heroes Runner sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bit Heroes Runner holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ has 124 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 6% and 5% positive.

Bit Heroes Runner ships an update every 9 days, Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bit Heroes Runner | Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-heroes-runner/id6448812479/reviews)** | [1.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimble-quest-halfbrick-plus/id6667096113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **124** |
| Positive reviews | **5.9% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 543 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kongregate](https://appshunter.io/developer/491569846) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Bit Heroes Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bit-heroes-runner/id6448812479)

An action-packed pixel scroller where you race through levels, collect loot, and power up your hero. Escape bosses, overcome obstacles, and compete on leaderboards in this endless runner.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced 8 Bit scroller action, Collect equipment to power up, Endless generated levels, Equip Legendary gear and pets, Level up and unlock new zones, Compete in online leaderboards, Weekly Adventures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Booster pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2300 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 12500 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### Nimble Quest Halfbrick+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nimble-quest-halfbrick-plus/id6667096113)

Lead a growing conga line of heroes with unique abilities through endless stages, battling hordes of enemies. This action-packed adventure combines classic snake mechanics with a twist, offering fast-paced, addictive gameplay and a huge roster of collectible characters.

**Highlights:** Conga line hero action, Classic snake mechanics reimagined, Huge roster of collectible heroes, Power-ups and unique weapons, Diverse and challenging levels, Fast-paced, addictive gameplay, Retro pixel art and soundtrack

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fantasy style gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and nostalgic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a subscription paywall
- 🚫 Used to be free
- 🕰️ Limited free play time
- 💳 Expensive subscription cost

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy performance
- Poorly implemented new features

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option
- Offline play
- Ad-supported free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bit Heroes Runner free?

Bit Heroes Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ free?

Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bit Heroes Runner or Nimble Quest Halfbrick+?

Bit Heroes Runner is rated higher. Bit Heroes Runner averages 2.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ averages 1.5 from 124 ratings.

### Do Bit Heroes Runner or Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ have ads?

Bit Heroes Runner shows ads; Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bit Heroes Runner or Nimble Quest Halfbrick+?

Bit Heroes Runner ships an update every 9 days, and Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ daily. Most recently, Bit Heroes Runner was updated on October 12, 2026 and Nimble Quest Halfbrick+ on October 7, 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.*