# Caravan SandWitch vs Running Sword

The clearest difference is rating: Running Sword at 4.3 against Caravan SandWitch's 3.8. Running Sword also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). Caravan SandWitch's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Caravan SandWitch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Running Sword asks for nothing beyond the download.

Running Sword holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Caravan SandWitch has 153 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Caravan SandWitch ships an update every 2 days, Running Sword daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Caravan SandWitch | Running Sword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caravan-sandwitch/id6744115235/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-sword/id6757621505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 860 MB | 371 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Plug In Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/608306412) | [Laura Migallon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854254017) |

## What reviewers say

### Caravan SandWitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caravan-sandwitch/id6744115235)

Embark on a peaceful open-world adventure to find your missing sister. Explore a unique Sci-Fi Provence-like world, interact with diverse communities, and upgrade your van. No combat or timers, just exploration and mystery.

**Highlights:** Open-world exploration, Van exploration and upgrades, Interactive communities, Mystery narrative, No combat or timers, Inclusive character representation

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Caravan SandWitch | $7.99 | one-time |


### Running Sword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-sword/id6757621505)

Experience an immersive first-person endless runner where you automatically advance, swiping to change lanes, tapping to jump, and attacking enemies. Collect coins to unlock new weapons and progress through increasingly challenging levels with colorful cartoon graphics.

**Highlights:** First-person perspective, Lane switching and jumping controls, Unlockable weapons (Sword, Axe), Coin collection for progression, Progressive difficulty, Cartoon graphics, Integrated shop

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Caravan SandWitch free?

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

### Is Running Sword free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Caravan SandWitch or Running Sword?

Running Sword is rated higher. Caravan SandWitch averages 3.8 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Running Sword averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Caravan SandWitch or Running Sword have ads?

Neither Caravan SandWitch nor Running Sword shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Caravan SandWitch or Running Sword?

Caravan SandWitch ships an update every 2 days, and Running Sword daily. Most recently, Caravan SandWitch was updated on November 4, 2026 and Running Sword on October 31, 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.*