Comparison

Red Dead Redemption vs Squirrelz Nutz

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

Head to head
About

Red Dead Redemption

Embark on an epic journey across the American West and Mexico as a former outlaw forced to hunt down his old gang. Survive a zombie apocalypse in a chilling horror story. This mobile version includes the complete single-player experiences of both acclaimed titles.

Highlights
  • Hunt down former gang members
  • Explore the American West and Mexico
  • Survive a zombie apocalypse
  • Complete single-player experiences
  • Includes bonus content
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When federal agents threaten his family, former outlaw John Marston is forced to hunt down the gang of criminals he once called friends. Experience Marston’s journey across the sprawling expanses of the American West and Mexico as he fights to bury his blood-stained past in the critically acclaimed predecessor to the 2018 blockbuster, Red Dead Redemption 2. Also included is Undead Nightmare, the iconic horror story that transforms the world of Red Dead Redemption into an apocalyptic fight for survival against a zombie horde. Available on mobile for the first time, this version features the complete single-player experiences of both games and also includes bonus content from the Game of the Year Edition and more.* * Red Dead Redemption does not feature multiplayer content. © 2005-2025 Rockstar Games, Inc. Rockstar Games, Red Dead, Red Dead Redemption, Undead Nightmare, the R* Logo, and related logos are trademarks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Uses Bink Video. ©1997–2025 by Epic Games Tools, Inc. All other marks and trademarks are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

About

Squirrelz Nutz

Navigate a squirrel through diverse worlds, collecting acorns and dodging obstacles in this fast-paced endless runner. Upgrade your abilities and unlock new looks for your character. Designed for quick, one-handed play.

Highlights
  • Endless runner gameplay
  • Seven distinct worlds
  • Acorn collection and upgrades
  • Unlockable squirrel skins
  • Escalating difficulty
  • One-thumb controls
Features
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Grab the acorns. Dodge everything else. Run until you can't. Squirrelz Nuts is a fast, pick-up-and-play endless runner built for one-thumb sessions and no-mercy high scores. Eight worlds, escalating chaos, and a shop full of upgrades between runs. EIGHT WORLDS Forest: birds overhead, dogs on your tail Ocean Adventure: sharks above, sea urchins below Star Station: aliens and UFOs, and nowhere to hide City Park: pigeons, benches and mailboxes everywhere Snow Day: something big is up on the mountain with you Squirrel Park: the big city, with an obstacle at every turn Falling Leaves: stumps below, birds flocking low Halloween: prepare to be spooked! BUILD YOUR RUN Bank acorns on every run and spend them on upgrades and power-ups. Bad runs still pay. Unlock new worlds in any order once you have saved enough. UNLOCK NEW LOOKS Collect gems as you run and cash them in for new squirrel skins. An optional pack adds five more you can't get any other way, including astronaut, scuba, and a winter squirrel who came prepared. DIFFICULTY THAT KEEPS UP The game scales with you. The further you get, the less forgiving it becomes. ONE THUMB, ANY MOMENT Designed for short sessions. Plays fine in line, on the train, or during a meeting you should be paying attention to. NO ADS. NO PAYWALLS. The full game is free. Every acorn and gem is earned in-game. Two optional skins pack if you want to look good doing it.

Screenshots

Red Dead Redemption4 screens
Squirrelz Nutz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Squirrelz Nutz at Free against Red Dead Redemption's $39.99. Squirrelz Nutz also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Red Dead Redemption's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (346 vs 4). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Squirrelz Nutz is free to download; Red Dead Redemption costs $39.99 up front. Squirrelz Nutz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Red Dead Redemption asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Squirrelz Nutz holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red Dead Redemption has 346 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Red Dead Redemption's written reviews are positive against 100% of Squirrelz Nutz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Red Dead Redemption ships an update every 3 months, Squirrelz Nutz every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Red Dead Redemption versus Squirrelz Nutz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRed Dead RedemptionSquirrelz Nutz
Price$39.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (346 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings346 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#31 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2.8 GB124 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRockstar GamesWest Code Studios

Customer experience

Red Dead Redemption

All ratings314 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative19.3%

Squirrelz Nutz

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Red Dead Redemption

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Squirrelz Nutz

One-time1
  • Character Pack$2.99

Questions

Is Red Dead Redemption free?
Red Dead Redemption costs $39.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Squirrelz Nutz free?
Squirrelz Nutz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Red Dead Redemption or Squirrelz Nutz?
Squirrelz Nutz is rated higher. Red Dead Redemption averages 4.4 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while Squirrelz Nutz averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Red Dead Redemption or Squirrelz Nutz have ads?
Neither Red Dead Redemption nor Squirrelz Nutz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Red Dead Redemption or Squirrelz Nutz?
Red Dead Redemption ships an update every 3 months, and Squirrelz Nutz every 2 weeks. Most recently, Red Dead Redemption was updated on October 22, 2026 and Squirrelz Nutz on October 16, 2026.

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