Comparison

Populus Run vs Polka Funtime Funzy

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

Polka Funtime Funzy

Features
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Welcome to Polka Funtime Funzy, a chaotic collection of tiny games where every second counts. Think fast. React quickly. Do something completely unexpected. Each mini game throws you into a brand-new situation and gives you only a few seconds to understand what is happening and complete the challenge. The rules can change instantly, the action can become ridiculous, and sometimes the only thing you can do is trust your reflexes. WHAT AWAITS YOU? • Super-short mini games designed for quick sessions • Simple controls that are easy to understand • Unexpected challenges that test your reactions • Strange, funny and chaotic situations • Fast-paced gameplay where hesitation can cost you the round • A colorful world filled with expressive characters and surprises NO TIME TO THINK Polka Funtime Funzy is all about instinct. Read the situation, figure out what the game wants from you and react before time runs out. One moment you might have to perform a simple action. The next, something completely unexpected can happen right in front of you. Every challenge is different, and the fun comes from never quite knowing what comes next. MADE FOR QUICK CHAOS Got a few seconds to spare? Perfect. The mini games are designed around short bursts of gameplay, making Polka Funtime Funzy easy to pick up whenever you want a quick challenge. Play a few rounds, try to survive the chaos, and see how fast you can react when the pressure is on. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Polka Funtime Funzy doesn't take itself too seriously. Its world is playful, weird and sometimes deliberately unpredictable. Keep your eyes open. Stay focused. Don't blink. And whatever happens... react quickly. Polka Funtime Funzy is a fast-paced mini game experience built around surprise, reflexes and pure fun.

Screenshots

Populus Run4 screens
Polka Funtime Funzy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Polka Funtime Funzy at none against Populus Run's 1. Populus Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Polka Funtime Funzy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Populus Run ships an update every 4 weeks, Polka Funtime Funzy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Populus Run versus Polka Funtime Funzy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPopulus RunPolka Funtime Funzy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size523 MB135 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperFIFTYTWOColin VERDIIER

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

Polka Funtime Funzy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Populus Run

One-time1
  • Full Game$3.99
None

Polka Funtime Funzy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Populus Run free?
Populus Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polka Funtime Funzy free?
Polka Funtime Funzy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Populus Run or Polka Funtime Funzy have ads?
Polka Funtime Funzy shows ads; Populus Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Populus Run or Polka Funtime Funzy?
Populus Run ships an update every 4 weeks, and Polka Funtime Funzy every 2 months. Most recently, Populus Run was updated on November 3, 2026 and Polka Funtime Funzy on October 31, 2026.

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