Comparison

Axis vs Body Runner

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

Head to head
About

Axis

Features
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Axis turns movement into play. Use your iPhone front camera as the controller and run through an arcade rooftop course by moving your body. Dodge left and right, jump over hazards, duck under barriers, and chase better runs without extra sensors or gym equipment. Axis is built for quick, active sessions when you want a game that gets you moving. What you can do: - Play a body-controlled arcade runner - Move left, right, jump, and duck with the front camera - Run through fast rooftop routes - Track aggregate run stats including score, coins, duration, and movement counts - Restore subscription access through Apple purchases Privacy is part of the launch design. Camera frames stay on your device and are not uploaded to Axis. The app stores only aggregate run summaries, basic app events, profile data, and subscription entitlement state needed for stats, recovery, and launch diagnostics. Axis Pro unlocks the full body-controlled runner experience with stats and restore support. Move your body. Beat your run. Keep your camera data on device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Body Runner

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You jump. Your runner jumps. You duck. Your runner ducks. You move sideways. Your runner dodges. Body Runner turns your real movements into a fast-paced running game. Set your iPhone down, step into view, and use your body to avoid obstacles, collect coins, and chase your next high score. Your new favourite healthy habit in a fun way! YOUR BODY. YOUR CONTROLLER. The front camera follows your movements so you can play hands-free. Dodge left and right, jump over barriers, and duck under obstacles. No wearable or extra controller needed. ONE MORE RUN? See how far you can go, beat your personal best, and take on daily missions. Every run is another chance to react faster and make it past the obstacle that stopped you last time. EXPLORE DIFFERENT RUNNING TRACKS! Start on mountain trails, then earn the score needed to unlock neon-lit streets. Collect coins and unlock runners to make each run your own. MAKE YOUR GAMING BREAK A MOVEMENT BREAK Bring a little more movement into your everyday routine while playing for the next high score. Quick break or another attempt? You decide. SIMPLE TO SET UP Place your phone securely, leave enough clear space to move, and follow the on-screen calibration. Keep your full body visible to the camera. ON-DEVICE BODY TRACKING Your camera footage is processed on your device to detect your movements. Camera video is never recorded or uploaded. OPTIONAL 'THE RUN CLUB'-MEMBERSHIP Body Runner includes ads and offers an optional paid ad-free Run Club subscription. Membership provides access to exclusive music, detailed profile statistics, and the VIP runner collection. Character unlocks may also require in-game coins. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Run Club is an auto-renewing subscription. Available plans, subscription periods, and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://bodyrunner.netlify.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Axis4 screens
Body Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Axis at none against Body Runner's 2. Axis also leads on ads (none vs shown). Body Runner's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Body Runner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Axis asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Axis ships an update weekly, Body Runner daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Axis versus Body Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAxisBody Runner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size132 MB215 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperYoung Jiet GohHubbieTech Stockholm AB

In-app purchases

None

Axis

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Body Runner

Subscriptions2
  • Run Club Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Run Club Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Axis free?
Axis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Body Runner free?
Body Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Axis or Body Runner have ads?
Body Runner shows ads; Axis does not.
Which is updated more often, Axis or Body Runner?
Axis ships an update weekly, and Body Runner daily. Most recently, Axis was updated on October 16, 2026 and Body Runner on October 9, 2026.

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