Comparison

Spirit Summoners vs Pet Run

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

Head to head
About

Spirit Summoners

Embark on an idle RPG adventure inspired by ancient Chinese charm. Collect and train adorable 3D spirits, engage in strategic turn-based battles, and grow your power even when offline. Team up with others to conquer bosses and climb leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Idle turn-based battles
  • Gacha spirit collection
  • 3D characters with Chinese soul
  • Effortless growth system
  • World boss challenges
  • Real-time PvP
Features
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Start a mystical journey in Spirit Summoners, the idle RPG where ancient Chinese charm meets thrilling gacha collection! Summon adorable 3D spirits, strategise your team, and watch your power grow—even when you're offline. Game Features: Thrilling Automatic Tactical Turn-Based Battles - Fight Alongside Your Powerful Characters in Strategic Combat! Assemble your spirits, set your tactics, unleash them in breathtaking automated attacks. Collect 3D Characters with Chinese Soul! - Summon a vibrant roster of 3D spirits, inspired by Chinese mythology and designed as collectible blind box toys. Experience the thrill of the gacha system, where every pull can unveil a new, adorable champion with unique powers and animations. Effortless Growth. Explosive Power! - Build your ultimate spirit team and train them with ease! Our intuitive growth system lets you strengthen your squad without the grind. Witness your combat power skyrocket as you unlock stunning skills and powerful evolutions. Unite & Conquer: Mighty Bosses Await Your Challenge! - Team up with players worldwide! Coordinate your strategies to take down colossal World Bosses and earn epic rewards. Climb the leaderboards and prove your might in real-time PvP battles against other Summoners. Truly Idle & Deeply Rewarding! - True idle gameplay means your adventures never stop. Your spirits continue to battle and gather resources 24/7, even when you're offline. Perfect for busy lifestyles! Log in to claim a wealth of rewards, and jump right back into the action. Spirit Summoners is more than an idle RPG — it's a beautiful world to collect, compete and relax. Begin your legacy as the ultimate Summoner! Follow us: Official Website:https://ssapk.r2games.com Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/spiritsummoners Discord:https://discord.gg/nBhuKRPtKg YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@spiritsummoners-mobile

About

Pet Run

An intense parkour game testing your reflexes. Dodge obstacles by jumping and sliding to survive as long as possible in a rapidly accelerating world.

Highlights
  • Extreme reaction parkour gameplay
  • Dodge random obstacles
  • Jumping and sliding mechanics
  • Survival challenges
  • Ever-accelerating environment
Features
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Pet Run: Evolution Dash is an extreme reaction parkour game where players must dodge random obstacles by jumping and sliding, challenging themselves to survive the longest in an ever-accelerating environment.

Screenshots

Spirit Summoners4 screens
Pet Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spirit Summoners at 4.7 against Pet Run's 2.8. Spirit Summoners also leads on ratings volume (297 vs 9). Pet Run's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Spirit Summoners sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pet Run sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spirit Summoners holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spirit Summoners has 297 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spirit Summoners ships an update every 2 months, Pet Run weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spirit Summoners versus Pet Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpirit SummonersPet Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (297 ratings) — better2.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings297 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB1.2 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperProficient City Hong Kong Limited建国 杨

Customer experience

Spirit Summoners

All ratings292 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative47.2%

Pet Run

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Spirit Summoners

One-time10
  • $0.99Gift Pack$0.99
  • $1.99Gift Pack$1.99
  • $2.99Gift Pack$2.99
Show 7 more
  • $4.99Gift Pack$4.99
  • $9.99Gift Pack$9.99
  • $14.99Gift Pack$14.99
  • $19.99Gift Pack$19.99
  • $29.99Gift Pack$29.99
  • $49.99Gift Pack$49.99
  • $99.99Gift Pack$99.99
7 purchases

Pet Run

One-time7
  • Pack with rewards - $0.99$0.99
  • Pack with rewards - $4.993 variants$4.99
  • Pack with rewards - $8.99$8.99
Show 4 more
  • Pack with rewards - $14.992 variants$14.99
  • Pack with rewards - $29.99$29.99
  • Pack with rewards - $49.99$49.99
  • Pack with rewards - $99.99$99.99

Questions

Is Spirit Summoners free?
Spirit Summoners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pet Run free?
Pet Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spirit Summoners or Pet Run?
Spirit Summoners is rated higher. Spirit Summoners averages 4.7 out of 5 from 297 ratings, while Pet Run averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Spirit Summoners or Pet Run have ads?
Neither Spirit Summoners nor Pet Run shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spirit Summoners or Pet Run?
Spirit Summoners ships an update every 2 months, and Pet Run weekly. Most recently, Spirit Summoners was updated on November 5, 2026 and Pet Run on October 30, 2026.

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