# CookieRun vs Plod

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plod at none against CookieRun's 50. Plod also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). CookieRun's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 24) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CookieRun sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. Plod asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plod holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CookieRun has 13K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of CookieRun's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plod's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CookieRun | Plod |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookierun-ovensmash/id6550902247/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plod-step-tracker/id6762918762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Devsisters](https://appshunter.io/developer/311464410) | [WALKER WOLF BOCKLEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895076188) |

## What reviewers say

### CookieRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookierun-ovensmash/id6550902247)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)

Engage in thrilling real-time battles within an urban fantasy world populated by beloved characters. Master strategic combat with unique roles and powerful spell cards to achieve victory. Customize your character's appearance and connect with other players in a social hub.

**Highlights:** Immersive urban fantasy setting, Deep strategic combat with roles, Game-changing spell cards, Customizable character looks, Social hub for connecting with players

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

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Crystals | $0.99 | one-time |
| All-in-One Super Deal Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Credits x300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grand Cookie Academy Complete Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Cookie Summon Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal Rainbow Credit Pack I | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cookie Summon Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| Witchberry Cookie Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cream Ferret Cookie Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Strawberry Mochi Cookie Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| DJ Miya Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Prosciutto Cookie Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| White Peach Cookie Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cream Soda Cookie Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Credits x1,500 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Rainbow Credit Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Licorice Cookie Boost Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack 7 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cookie Rate-Up Summon Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Rainbow Credit Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Rainbow Credit Pack I | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cookie Summon Pack I | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal Rainbow Credit Pack II | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium Cookie Rate-Up Summon Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Special Rainbow Credit Pack II | $21.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal Rainbow Credit Pack III | $28.99 | one-time |


### Plod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plod-step-tracker/id6762918762)

This game gamifies your daily steps by keeping a virtual hamster alive. Meet your step goals each week to ensure your hamster survives, or face the consequences. Explore unique hamster personalities and their witty dialogue.

**Highlights:** Virtual hamster survival based on steps, 500+ hand-written dialogue lines, Six unique hamster personality archetypes, Home-screen widget for quick glances, In-game graveyard to track past hamsters, Customizable daily step goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CookieRun free?

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

### Is Plod free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CookieRun or Plod?

Plod is rated higher. CookieRun averages 4.7 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Plod averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do CookieRun or Plod have ads?

CookieRun shows ads; Plod does not.

### Which is updated more often, CookieRun or Plod?

CookieRun ships an update weekly, and Plod weekly. Most recently, CookieRun was updated on October 31, 2026 and Plod on October 24, 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.*