# Runner vs Pop Glass Blast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pop Glass Blast at none against Runner's 10. Pop Glass Blast also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Runner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Pop Glass Blast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Runner ships an update weekly, Pop Glass Blast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runner | Pop Glass Blast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (623 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-runner/id6479695726/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **623** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 691 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XA Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1489800590) | [toshiyuki hironaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876251581) |

## What reviewers say

### Runner

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

Compete in an endless runner game to collect coins, dodge obstacles, and climb leaderboards. Participate in daily and weekly contests to win real cash and prizes.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Coin collection for unlocks, Obstacle avoidance challenges, Global leaderboard competition, Win real cash and prizes, Daily, weekly, and monthly contests

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Shields | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Blasters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Extra Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deals 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deals 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Fate Token Bag. | $9.99 | one-time |
| Fate Token Chest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deals 3 | $19.99 | 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)


### Pop Glass Blast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-glass-blast/id6759000232)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runner free?

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

### Is Pop Glass Blast free?

Pop Glass Blast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Runner or Pop Glass Blast have ads?

Pop Glass Blast shows ads; Runner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Runner or Pop Glass Blast?

Runner ships an update weekly, and Pop Glass Blast every 2 days. Most recently, Runner was updated on November 8, 2026 and Pop Glass Blast on October 31, 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.*