Populus Run vs TapIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Control a crowd of people
- Dodge giant fast food
- Slide down pipes
- Battle rapper bosses
- Hardcore mode
- Collect secret characters
- Original soundtrack
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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.
TapIt
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TapIt is the ultimate tapping game where every millisecond counts. Solo or in duels, you only have ten seconds to tap as fast as possible and break records. The app offers fast-paced matches with simple, intense, and accessible gameplay. Each session is designed to be short, nerve-racking, and competitive, whether you play for a few seconds or chain multiple challenges. Every player has a complete profile gathering all their statistics. Your tap record, number of wins, games played, and total taps are tracked to help you follow your progress precisely. Two leaderboards are available directly in the app. One ranks players by number of wins, while the other ranks them by total taps. These leaderboards allow you to constantly compare yourself with other players. TapIt also includes a friends system. You can add other players using their username or a QR code directly in the app, making it easy to challenge them. Duels are fully synchronized. You can challenge a friend, who has thirty seconds to accept via a notification. Once accepted, the duel starts at the exact same time for both players, ensuring a fair competition. A ranking system completes the experience. Based on your overall performance and statistics, you earn points and progress from Bronze to Legend. TapIt is not just a tapping game. It’s a constant competition against your friends and players from all over the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapIt at none against Populus Run's 1. TapIt also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 weeks). Populus Run's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapIt asks for nothing beyond the download.
Populus Run ships an update every 4 weeks, TapIt daily. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Populus Run | TapIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 523 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | FIFTYTWO | Paul Demangeat |
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
TapIt
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Populus Run
- Full Game$3.99
TapIt
No in-app purchases









