Comparison

Toon Platoon vs Dead Runner

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

Head to head
About

Toon Platoon

Features
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Toon Platoon is a fast-paced, action-packed RTS where you control an army of cute, cartoon soldiers! Tap to move your infantry, group your units, and bombard enemies ranging from rocket launchers to mini tanks. Capture enemy bases, gather resources, and grow your platoon to take down enemy HQs. With its simple, charming toon art style, you'll experience strategic battles with an adorable twist. Try out this fun demo and lead your troops to victory! Key Features: Easy tap-to-move controls Engage in tactical battles with cute infantry units Fight diverse enemies, including tanks and rocket troops Capture bases, earn gold, and grow your army Destroy enemy HQs in this adorable RTS! Download now and command your Toon Platoon!

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Dead Runner

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ADRENALINE. FEAR. SURVIVAL. Dead Runner - Endless Runner reinvents the genre by putting a gun in your hand and a horde of zombies in your face. Experience the thrill of the chase in this high-fidelity First-Person Shooter (FPS), optimized for the latest iOS devices. When the world ends, the only thing left to do is run. KEY FEATURES: VISCERAL COMBAT: Don't just dodge—destroy. Use an upgraded arsenal of firearms to blast through the zombie threat. STUNNING VISUALS: Console-quality graphics with atmospheric fog, dynamic shadows, and detailed character models powered by Metal. ENDLESS REPLAYABILITY: Procedurally generated levels ensure that no run is ever the same. IMMERSIVE AUDIO: 3D sound design that lets you hear every footstep and every growl. (Headphones recommended!) GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS: Compete with friends and survivors around the world. Arm yourself. The nightmare has begun. Download now.

Screenshots

Toon Platoon4 screens
Dead Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Toon Platoon at none against Dead Runner's shown. Toon Platoon also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Toon Platoon ships an update every 3 weeks, Dead Runner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Toon Platoon versus Dead Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToon PlatoonDead Runner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB236 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBen WalkerMuharrem Bakr

In-app purchases

None

Toon Platoon

No in-app purchases

None

Dead Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Toon Platoon free?
Toon Platoon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dead Runner free?
Dead Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Toon Platoon or Dead Runner have ads?
Dead Runner shows ads; Toon Platoon does not.
Which is updated more often, Toon Platoon or Dead Runner?
Toon Platoon ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dead Runner fortnightly. Most recently, Toon Platoon was updated on September 29, 2026 and Dead Runner on October 12, 2026.

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