Comparison

Run Catch Repeat vs City Transport Manager

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

Head to head
About

Run Catch Repeat

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Reach targets. Get hunted. Master challenges. Use your powers. Run, Catch, Repeat is a new kind of multiplayer game played in the real world around you: fast, tactical and full of tension. Team up with friends or take on strangers. Who escapes? Who catches? Who wins? HOW RUN, CATCH, REPEAT WORKS 1. Setup: The Lobby All you need is two players, a smartphone each and the urge to move. One player creates a lobby and chooses: A target deck with real-world locations A task deck full of exciting challenges An ability deck with tactical advantages and dirty tricks How abilities are assigned: random or a strategic pick phase The GPS interval, which sets how often positions are shared Other players join with a lobby code and pick a role: Runner or Catcher. Once everyone is ready, the game begins. 2. Kickoff: The Hunt Is On The Runner gets three random targets (A, B and C) and starts with 3 coins. The Catchers start with nothing but ambition. Now it’s time to move smart, reach your targets, complete tasks and not get caught. 3. Gameplay: Live Across the City Targets: The Runner must take photo proof and complete one task at each target. Tracking: Catchers see the Runner’s last known location, delayed by 10 minutes by default. In return, the Runner sees the Catchers’ last positions every 60 minutes. Tasks: Both teams can draw optional tasks to earn coins. Abilities: Spend coins on special abilities such as “Live Location”, “No Transport”, “Trail Tower” and many more. Transport: Every time you board a bus, train or bike, you have to report it. That keeps the game fair and adds strategy. 4. Final Phase: All or Nothing Once the Runner reaches the final target, the showdown begins: Live locations are revealed. The Runner must complete one last task. The Catcher has to make the catch NOW. The first one to succeed wins. DAILY PUZZLE: QUICK PLAY, EVEN OFFLINE Play short rounds against the AI, no GPS needed. Solve tactical puzzles, use your abilities wisely and earn XP and coins. It’s perfect for when you’re on the go. REWARDS & PROGRESSION XP & Levels: Level up, upgrade your profile and compete on the leaderboard. Coins: Earn coins from matches, puzzles and inviting friends. Spend them on loot boxes, skins and decks. Avatars: Customize your character with unlockable outfits. TARGET DECKS: TURN YOUR CITY INTO A GAME BOARD Create your own decks with a starting point and up to 15 targets. Share them publicly or keep them private. Official target decks for major cities are free. TASKS & ABILITIES: MORE DEPTH IN EVERY GAME Standard tasks are included. Get new tasks and abilities from the shop with loot boxes or coins. Build your own deck, perfect for the in-game pick phase. IN-GAME SHOP: FOR YOUR TACTICS AND YOUR LOOK Ability loot boxes Skins and avatar sets Task decks and target decks for even more variety PROFILE, STATS & LEADERBOARDS Track your wins, achievements, targets and match history. See detailed stats on how you use abilities and how many tasks you complete. Global leaderboard with filters for region, time period and category. FRIENDS & REFERRALS Friends list and shared match history Rewards for inviting friends Playing together made easy Run, Catch, Repeat is more than a game. It’s movement, tactics and thrills in your real world. Download for free now and let the hunt begin!

About

City Transport Manager

Design and manage your own public transport company on real maps. Plan bus, tram, and metro lines, choose vehicles, and set ticket prices to build a connected network and keep passengers happy.

Highlights
  • Plan bus, tram, and metro lines
  • Build a connected transport network
  • Manage vehicle fleet
  • Set ticket prices and manage finances
  • Optimize passenger satisfaction
  • Expand service areas
Features
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What would public transport in your city look like if you could plan it yourself? In City Transport Manager, you found your own transport company on real maps. Place stops, plan your first bus lines and build a network of buses, trams and metro lines step by step. You decide which districts to connect and how your passengers get where they're going. YOUR CITY AS THE GAME WORLD Start in your hometown or discover somewhere new. Real streets, buildings and interesting destinations form the basis of your transport network. Connect residential areas with workplaces, shopping and leisure activities, and expand your service area bit by bit. FROM YOUR FIRST BUS LINE TO A FULL NETWORK Set your routes, place stops in the right spots and keep transfers short. Unlock trams and metro lines and combine the different modes of transport so that individual lines become one connected network. THE RIGHT VEHICLES FOR YOUR LINES Grow your fleet from small minibuses to articulated buses and double-deckers. Put larger vehicles on high-demand routes and enlarge your depot as your company grows. Trams and metro trains open up new possibilities for busy connections. GOOD CONNECTIONS, HAPPY PASSENGERS Your passengers have specific destinations and transfer between your lines. Wait times, the routes they take and full vehicles all affect their satisfaction. Keep an eye on demand, adjust how your vehicles are deployed and improve your service where it's needed. YOUR COMPANY, YOUR DECISIONS Set ticket prices, keep track of revenue and operating costs, and invest in your next expansion. Choose operating hours and run your fleet automatically or tailored to the time of day. Strike the balance between an attractive service and a profitable operation. GROW WITH EVERY SUCCESS Complete goals, reach milestones and earn stars for research, new areas and upgrades. Unlock more vehicle categories and open up more and more of your city. Turn your first line into a network that connects your city.

Screenshots

Run Catch Repeat4 screens
City Transport Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: City Transport Manager at every 2 days against Run Catch Repeat's weekly. City Transport Manager also leads on chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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. Run Catch Repeat sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and City Transport Manager sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Catch Repeat ships an update weekly, City Transport Manager every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Run Catch Repeat versus City Transport Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun Catch RepeatCity Transport Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (151 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—151 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#63 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB233 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLukas UlbrichPeDePe GbR

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Run Catch Repeat

One-time7
  • 200 Münzen$0.99
  • 1100 Münzen$4.99
  • 2500 Münzen$9.99
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  • All Access Pass$11.99
  • All Access Pass2 variants$14.99
  • All Access Pass$17.99
  • 6000 Münzen$19.99
10 purchases

City Transport Manager

One-time10
  • 100 stars$3.99
  • Small Town Vehicle Pack$3.99
  • Mid-Size City Vehicle Pack$3.99
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  • Metropolis Vehicle Pack$3.99
  • Ad-free forever$5.99
  • 100 stars + 150,000 €$5.99
  • 150 stars + 300,000 €$7.99
  • Ad-free + 200 stars$8.99
  • 300 stars + 800,000 €$12.99
  • 2,250,000 € in-game cash$17.99

Questions

Is Run Catch Repeat free?
Run Catch Repeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is City Transport Manager free?
City Transport Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run Catch Repeat or City Transport Manager have ads?
Both Run Catch Repeat and City Transport Manager show ads.
Which is updated more often, Run Catch Repeat or City Transport Manager?
Run Catch Repeat ships an update weekly, and City Transport Manager every 2 days. Most recently, Run Catch Repeat was updated on November 9, 2026 and City Transport Manager on November 10, 2026.

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