# Ninja Kitty vs Papa Runner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Papa Runner at none against Ninja Kitty's 7. Papa Runner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Ninja Kitty's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ninja Kitty sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Papa Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Papa Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ninja Kitty has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Ninja Kitty's written reviews are positive against 100% of Papa Runner's.

Ninja Kitty ships an update every 2 months, Papa Runner every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ninja Kitty | Papa Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-kitty/id648965041/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papa-runner/id1029757235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 561 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapify, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/648965044) | [angel diaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1029756424) |

## What reviewers say

### Ninja Kitty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-kitty/id648965041)

Embark on an epic adventure as a feline ninja warrior to rescue kidnapped royal kittens. Run, jump, and slide through vibrant worlds, battling enemies and overcoming obstacles with powerful weapons and unique abilities. Unlock new characters and armor to become the ultimate ninja.

**Highlights:** Colorful 3D graphics, Non-stop action on winding paths, 5 lush environments, 25 exciting levels, Thrilling boss battles, Endless Mode, Over a dozen weapons

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5000 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 20000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 45000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 100000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great controls
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining
- ✨ Awesome graphics
- 🚀 Fast-paced action

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- ⚠️ Difficulty spikes
- 📉 Performance issues on newer devices
- ❌ Game not opening
- 🤔 Inconsistent controls

**Reported bugs**

- Diving not working in swamp level
- App crashes to home screen
- Jumping instead of sliding
- App drawer interfering with controls
- Level 4 too hard

**Requested features**

- Ninja Kitty 2
- More lives for ninja kitty


### Papa Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papa-runner/id1029757235)

Experience a fun, addictive, and challenging endless runner game. Navigate through obstacles and test your reflexes in this fast-paced adventure.

**Highlights:** Fun gameplay, Addictive mechanics, Challenging levels, Fast-paced action, Endless runner format

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ninja Kitty free?

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

### Is Papa Runner free?

Papa Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ninja Kitty or Papa Runner?

Papa Runner is rated higher. Ninja Kitty averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Papa Runner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ninja Kitty or Papa Runner have ads?

Neither Ninja Kitty nor Papa Runner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ninja Kitty or Papa Runner?

Ninja Kitty ships an update every 2 months, and Papa Runner every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ninja Kitty was updated on November 1, 2026 and Papa Runner on November 1, 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.*