# Populus Run vs Dadish 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Populus Run at 4.7 against Dadish 3D's 4.2. Populus Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 368). Dadish 3D's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dadish 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Populus Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 368 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Populus Run's written reviews are positive against 73% of Dadish 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Populus Run ships an update every 4 weeks, Dadish 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Populus Run | Dadish 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867/reviews)** | [4.2 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadish-3d/id6479280861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 368 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **73.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 523 MB | 349 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Dadish 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dadish-3d/id6479280861)

Embark on a 3D platforming adventure to find missing children. Explore vibrant worlds, battle fast-food enemies, and overcome challenging levels. Collect hidden stars and reunite a dad radish with his sassy offspring.

**Highlights:** Challenging 3D platforming, 50 unique levels, Collect 49 baby radishes, Battle fast-food themed enemies, Boss fights, Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Colorful and charming graphics
- 🤩 Innovative 3D transition
- 😄 Funny and witty dialogue

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera controls can be clunky
- 🤔 Depth perception issues in 3D
- 🤯 Difficult double-jumping sections
- 🤢 Buggy Burgurgular levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game becomes unplayable after turning off on-screen controls
- Camera slowly drifts off-center during gameplay
- Glitches causing player to fall through platforms

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize control layout
- Option to swipe to move camera instead of joystick
- Difficulty settings or options
- Multiplayer mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Populus Run free?

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

### Is Dadish 3D free?

Dadish 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Populus Run or Dadish 3D?

Populus Run is rated higher. Populus Run averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Dadish 3D averages 4.2 from 368 ratings.

### Do Populus Run or Dadish 3D have ads?

Dadish 3D shows ads; Populus Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Populus Run or Dadish 3D?

Populus Run ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dadish 3D weekly. Most recently, Populus Run was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dadish 3D on September 21, 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.*