Comparison

Rescue Run vs 2DGROUND

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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Rescue Run

Features
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Rescue Run: Save the Cat – Run, Dash, and Save the Kitties! Get ready to put on your running shoes, grab your cat-saving gear, and dash into the wackiest, wildest adventure ever! In Rescue Run: Save the Cat, it's your job to run faster than a cat in a laser pointer chase and save all the adorable kitties from the craziest disasters you could ever imagine! But wait... what’s happening here? The world has gone a bit bonkers! Fires, floods, flying pizzas, and even dancing robots are causing all sorts of trouble, and our furry friends are in desperate need of a hero! And that hero is YOU! Yes, YOU! Can you run fast enough, jump high enough, and be clever enough to rescue every last kitty and become the ultimate cat-saving champion? Of course, you can… probably… maybe! How to Play: It’s simple, really. Just lace up those sneakers and run! But not just any run – oh no – this is a Rescue Run! Here’s what you’ll do: Run Fast! – Your mission is to run as fast as you can through city streets, spooky forests, sandy beaches, and all sorts of wild places. Avoid crazy obstacles like flying newspapers, runaway shopping carts, and grumpy pigeons that think you’re out to steal their breadcrumbs! Save the Kitties! – Along the way, you’ll find cats stuck in trees, hiding under benches, or even surfing on top of cars (yep, cats do that now). Swipe, tap, and jump to grab those kitties and bring them to safety. Every cat you save makes you a little bit cooler! Upgrade Your Hero! – Running and saving cats is hard work, but don’t worry! You can train your runner to go faster, jump higher, and even wear the coolest costumes like a superhero cape or a rubber ducky suit. Because, let’s be honest, nothing says “hero” like a person in a duck suit! Build Homes for Your Rescued Cats! – What do you do with all the cats you save? You build them the purr-fect home, of course! Use the coins and gems you collect during your runs to create cozy, adorable houses for your rescued kitties. Think scratching posts, giant pillows, and even a cat jacuzzi! (Because every cat deserves a jacuzzi, right?) Unlock Silly Surprises! – As you dash through levels, you’ll unlock all sorts of wacky power-ups and surprises! Ever wanted to ride a giant hamster ball through a city? Or use a jetpack to fly over an erupting volcano? Well, now you can! These power-ups will help you save more cats, earn more points, and have even more fun!

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2DGROUND

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2DGROUND is a fast-paced multiplayer arcade action game. Jump into 8-player matches, choose your unique hero, grab your weapons, and battle your way to the top!

Screenshots

Rescue Run4 screens
2DGROUND4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 2DGROUND at every 9 days against Rescue Run's every 3 weeks. Rescue Run's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Rescue Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 2DGROUND sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rescue Run ships an update every 3 weeks, 2DGROUND every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Rescue Run versus 2DGROUND: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRescue Run2DGROUND
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB443 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperEZ GamesNEXTCHAIN Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rescue Run

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
3 purchases

2DGROUND

One-time3
  • 200 Gems$0.99
  • 1,200 Gems$4.99
  • 10,000 Gems$39.99

Questions

Is Rescue Run free?
Rescue Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 2DGROUND free?
2DGROUND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rescue Run or 2DGROUND have ads?
Both Rescue Run and 2DGROUND show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rescue Run or 2DGROUND?
Rescue Run ships an update every 3 weeks, and 2DGROUND every 9 days. Most recently, Rescue Run was updated on October 18, 2026 and 2DGROUND on October 28, 2026.

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