Comparison

Marmot Run vs KITAUT

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

Head to head
About

Marmot Run

Features
Read full description

An endless 8-bit retro side-scrolling action game starring a running marmot! Tap the screen — that's all it takes. Jump on enemies to stomp them out. Jumping, stomping, and taking damage all fill your Rage Gauge. Once it's full, tap the button at the bottom of the screen to unleash a mighty shout that blasts every enemy on screen — one satisfying, decisive blow. ■ Features - Simple one-tap controls - The scroll speed ramps up the longer you survive - Share your run with a screenshot Fall down a hole or get taken out by an enemy, and it's game over — but you can always try again. How far can you run? Beat your personal best!

About

KITAUT

Experience a physics-based climbing game where you swing between ropes, build momentum, and time your jumps to ascend from city rooftops towards space. Every rope can snap, requiring precise timing and quick reflexes to catch the next one and continue your endless climb. Enjoy instant restarts and a unique 1-bit pixel-art world.

Highlights
  • Physics-based swinging
  • Endless climb to space
  • Snapping ropes
  • Fast rope-to-rope routes
  • Instant restarts
  • 1-bit pixel-art world
Features
Read full description

KITAUT is a physics-based rope runner. Swing between ropes, build momentum and time your jumps as you climb from city rooftops toward space. Every rope can snap. Swing. Jump. Repeat. Catch the next rope before yours snaps KITAUT is a physics-driven arcade game about climbing from a sleeping city to outer space. Tap to build momentum, then swipe to release. The controls take seconds to learn, but every catch changes your next jump: grab high for a fast, twitchy swing or low for a longer arc There are no levels to memorize. Read the motion, find the rhythm, and choose when to let go. Miss, fall, restart instantly—and try once more. As your timing improves, new routes appear. Skip the swing. Leap straight from rope to rope. Chain clean catches and speedrun the climb while the city drops away beneath you. FEATURES • Physics-based swinging built around timing and momentum • An endless climb from city rooftops through the sky and into space • Snapping ropes that keep every run moving • Fast rope-to-rope routes for skilled players • Instant restarts for one more try • Game Center leaderboard • Shareable records • Haptics, reactive sound, and control options • A distinctive 1-bit pixel-art world How far can you climb before the rope snaps?

Screenshots

Marmot Run3 screens
KITAUT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marmot Run at none against KITAUT's 10. KITAUT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. KITAUT sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Marmot Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marmot Run ships an update every 3 weeks, KITAUT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Marmot Run versus KITAUT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarmot RunKITAUT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB111 MB
Age rating12+12+
Developerjun matsuuraIlia Zhemaitis

In-app purchases

None

Marmot Run

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

KITAUT

One-time10
  • SRAK$0.49
  • TABYCAT$0.49
  • HULE-GULE$0.79
Show 7 more
  • RUSOMAHA$0.99
  • MOKS$0.99
  • SCUFARD$0.99
  • COLOBOK$0.99
  • TAKBLET$0.99
  • MOVEIT$0.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Marmot Run free?
Marmot Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KITAUT free?
KITAUT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Marmot Run or KITAUT have ads?
Both Marmot Run and KITAUT show ads.
Which is updated more often, Marmot Run or KITAUT?
Marmot Run ships an update every 3 weeks, and KITAUT every 3 days. Most recently, Marmot Run was updated on October 31, 2026 and KITAUT on November 6, 2026.

Other comparisons