Comparison

Populus Run vs BlockGlider

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

Head to head
About

Populus Run

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
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Play the opening levels for free with no ads. Unlock the full game forever with a single in-app purchase. Populus Run is the unconventional running game where you control a crowd of people. • Dodge giant fast food • Slide down pipes like at a waterpark • Battle rapper bosses, including Macaron, Donut, and Burger • Test yourself in Hardcore mode • Collect all the secret characters who are hidden in the levels • Show your respect for the upbeat original soundtrack with its choral singing Populus Run was originally released exclusively on Apple Arcade. Now it's available on the App Store. If you've played the game before, your progress and achievements will be carried over.

About

BlockGlider

Features
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ブロックを積み上げてジャンプ! タイミングよく飛び出して空を滑空しながら、コインや宝石を集めよう。 最後には、クリアボーナスで一気に大量コインをゲットできるチャンス! 操作はシンプル、だけどクセになる!ちょっとした時間にぴったりの一本です。

Screenshots

Populus Run4 screens
BlockGlider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlockGlider at none against Populus Run's 1. BlockGlider also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Populus Run's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads 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. Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BlockGlider asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Populus Run versus BlockGlider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopulus RunBlockGlider
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size523 MB80 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFIFTYTWOWORLD EIGHT, K.K.

Bugs and requests

Populus Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Graphical glitches on certain devices
  • Saved data not restoring properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Make the full game free to play
  • Add more levels and worlds
  • Improve level selection UI
  • Allow customization of controls

BlockGlider

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Populus Run

One-time1
  • Full Game$3.99
None

BlockGlider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Populus Run free?
Populus Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlockGlider free?
BlockGlider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Populus Run or BlockGlider have ads?
Neither Populus Run nor BlockGlider shows ads.

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