# Hello, Mario! vs Bendy's Nightmare Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hello, Mario! at none against Bendy's Nightmare Run's 10. Hello, Mario! also leads on ads (none vs shown). Bendy's Nightmare Run's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and chart position (#135 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bendy's Nightmare Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hello, Mario! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Hello, Mario! against 4.7 for Bendy's Nightmare Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 336 and 759 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Hello, Mario!'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Bendy's Nightmare Run's.

Hello, Mario! ships an update every 5 months, Bendy's Nightmare Run every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello, Mario! | Bendy's Nightmare Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-mario/id6746391951/reviews) | **[4.7 (759 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendys-nightmare-run/id6759327540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 336 | **759** |
| Positive reviews | 89.8% of reviews | **92.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#135** |
| Size | 144 MB | 808 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) | [Joey Drew Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276738965) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello, Mario!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-mario/id6746391951)

Engage your child with interactive play featuring a beloved character. Stretch, poke, and spin his face, or add items and enemies to the scene. The app includes built-in breaks and can be played offline.

**Highlights:** Interactive face manipulation, Add items and enemies, Peekaboo game mode, Built-in screen time breaks, Offline play support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bendy's Nightmare Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendys-nightmare-run/id6759327540)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an endless running adventure through a nightmarish cartoon world. Dodge obstacles, battle unique bosses, and collect rewards to unlock characters and upgrades. Test your survival skills in challenging modes.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Battle unique cartoon bosses, Unlockable characters and costumes, Collectibles and power-ups, Multiple themed episodes, Nightmare Mode for high scores

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Ink | $0.99 | one-time |
| BORIS STARTER BUNDLE | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRESTIGE STARTER BUNDLE | $1.99 | one-time |
| PRESTIGE BOOST BUNDLE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stockpile of Ink | $1.99 | one-time |
| DIVIDENDS | $2.99 | one-time |
| VALUE BUNDLE | $4.99 | one-time |
| OG SKIN BUNDLE | $5.99 | one-time |
| ALICE STARTER BUNDLE | $9.99 | one-time |
| HALLOWEEN BUNDLE | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello, Mario! free?

Hello, Mario! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bendy's Nightmare Run free?

Bendy's Nightmare Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hello, Mario! or Bendy's Nightmare Run?

Bendy's Nightmare Run is rated higher. Hello, Mario! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while Bendy's Nightmare Run averages 4.7 from 759 ratings.

### Do Hello, Mario! or Bendy's Nightmare Run have ads?

Bendy's Nightmare Run shows ads; Hello, Mario! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hello, Mario! or Bendy's Nightmare Run?

Hello, Mario! ships an update every 5 months, and Bendy's Nightmare Run every 3 days. Most recently, Hello, Mario! was updated on November 12, 2026 and Bendy's Nightmare Run on November 9, 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.*