# Runner vs Knotty Times

The clearest difference is update cadence: Knotty Times at daily against Runner's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runner sells 42 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Knotty Times sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Runner ships an update weekly, Knotty Times daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runner | Knotty Times |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (579 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-runner/id6479695726/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **579** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 646 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [XA Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489800590) | [Knotty Times](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837977421) |

## What reviewers say

### Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-runner/id6479695726)

Experience an exhilarating infinite runner game with vibrant landscapes and challenging obstacles. Compete globally for high scores and win real cash and prizes in daily, weekly, and monthly contests. Collect coins to unlock characters and power-ups.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Coin collection for unlocks, Obstacle dodging challenges, Global leaderboard competition, Win real cash and prizes, Daily bonus coins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (42)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Renew Subscription for a Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Nano Raid Shield | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Keys | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Shields | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Blasters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dwight Character | $2.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Avatar | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Keys New | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Nymera Character | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kairos Character | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Raid System | $4.99 | one-time |
| Neon Rush | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Extra Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deals 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Blasters | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Keys | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 Shields | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deals 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 250 Blasters | $8.99 | one-time |
| 250 Shields | $8.99 | one-time |
| 250 Keys | $8.99 | one-time |
| Fate Token Bag. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deals 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Fate Token Chest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deals 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 3 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 4 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 200,000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| BEST VALUE 500,000 Coins | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Amazing game
- 🤑 Can win real cash and prizes
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing gift card redemption process
- 🐛 Occasional technical issues and crashes
- 💰 High number of coins required for rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Live play mode not working consistently
- Difficulty joining events or tournaments

**Requested features**

- More gift card options (Walmart, Target, etc.)
- Ability to cash out directly to payment apps (PayPal, CashApp)


### Knotty Times

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knotty-times/id6752034799)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| College Theme Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Couple Theme Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Those Ads! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expand the Fun Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Complete Experience Bundle | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runner free?

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

### Is Knotty Times free?

Knotty Times is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Runner or Knotty Times have ads?

Neither Runner nor Knotty Times shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Runner or Knotty Times?

Runner ships an update weekly, and Knotty Times daily. Most recently, Runner was updated on October 23, 2026 and Knotty Times on October 18, 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.*