# The Grinch vs Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash at 86% against The Grinch's 43%. Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). The Grinch's advantage is ratings volume (95 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Grinch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Grinch has 95 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of The Grinch's written reviews are positive against 86% of Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash's.

The Grinch ships an update every 9 months, Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Grinch | Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grinch/id6714480504/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-frog-runner-ding-dash/id6749890184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 578 MB | 478 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Outright Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528365318) | [Mach I Records GmbH & Co KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832677788) |

## What reviewers say

### The Grinch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grinch/id6714480504)

Embark on a festive platforming adventure to steal Christmas as the Grinch. Use unique gadgets and stealth to outsmart the Whos and grow the Grinch's heart.

**Highlights:** Steal presents in Who-ville, Use Santa costume for stealth, Candy Cane Lasso for swinging, Speedy snowboard for races, Throw snowballs to freeze enemies

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| Full game experience | $6.99 | one-time |


### Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-frog-runner-ding-dash/id6749890184)

Embark on a thrilling endless running adventure with a beloved character. Leap across cityscapes, use powerful rockets, and collect puzzle pieces to unlock rewards. Compete globally to top the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Customizable frog skins, Rhythm-based gameplay, Rocket power-ups, Collectible puzzle pieces, Chapter-based progression, Multiple game worlds, Global leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Pop-Up Ads Forever | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gold Chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 20 Credits | $5.00 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Grinch free?

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

### Is Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash free?

Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Grinch or Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash?

Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash is rated higher. The Grinch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do The Grinch or Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash have ads?

Both The Grinch and Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Grinch or Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash?

The Grinch ships an update every 9 months, and Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Grinch was updated on October 21, 2026 and Crazy Frog Runner Ding Dash on October 2, 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.*