GiraffeGaffe vs Pocket Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GiraffeGaffe
Guide a lonely giraffe on an escape from the zoo in this addictive side-scrolling action game. Maneuver through a hot air balloon, avoid hazards, and collect power-ups to achieve high scores. Enjoy intuitive controls and an infinitely spanning world with multiple backdrops.
- Intuitive one-touch controls
- Four unique power-ups
- Shoot hazards with stars
- Slow time ability
- Interact with objects
- Infinitely spanning world
- Game Center leaderboard
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Float, dodge, and flick your way to freedom! Help one determined giraffe escape the zoo in a hot-air balloon held up by three brave balloons. One touch is all it takes: hold to rise, release to sink, and weave through an endless sky of mountains, storm clouds, tornados, and very angry birds. How far can you fly? EASY TO FLY, HARD TO MASTER • Intuitive one-touch control — play with one thumb • Hand-inked cartoon world that shifts from sunny skies to jungle, volcano, and beyond • Every run has its own rhythm: hazard storms, quiet breathers, and mountains of every size • Balloons are your lives — lose all three and the escape is over FOUR POWER-UPS • Shield — bubble up and barge through • Clock — slow the whole world down • Kinesis — freeze a hazard, then fling it away with a flick • Plane — 15 leaves transforms you into a laser-firing flying ace AND MORE • Collect leaves to climb the leaderboards • Game Center achievements and worldwide rankings • Plays fully offline — perfect for the commute • Family-friendly (ages 4+) Strap in, hold on, and fly far, far away. Follow @onefatgiraffe • www.onefatgiraffe.com
Pocket Runner
Dash through vibrant landscapes in this endless runner, collecting coins and unlocking new characters with special abilities. Compete against friends and climb the leaderboards in a challenge for the highest score. Easy-to-learn gameplay makes it fun for all ages.
- Endless running gameplay
- Coin collection for unlocks
- Unlockable characters with abilities
- High score leaderboards
- Simple controls for all ages
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Get ready for nonstop action in Pocket Runner! Dash through vibrant landscapes in this endless runner, collecting coins and unlocking fun new characters. - Endless Fun: Run as far as you can while avoiding obstacles! - Coin Collection: Gather coins to unlock unique characters with special abilities. - Simple Controls: Easy-to-learn gameplay for all ages! - High Score Challenge: Compete against friends and climb the leaderboards! Download Pocket Runner now and see how far you can go! Adventure awaits!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket Runner at none against GiraffeGaffe's 3. Pocket Runner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). GiraffeGaffe's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. GiraffeGaffe sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pocket Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pocket Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | GiraffeGaffe | Pocket Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 274 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | One Fat Giraffe | Stuxhost |
Customer experience
GiraffeGaffe
Pocket Runner
In-app purchases
GiraffeGaffe
- 100 Leaves$0.99
- 200 Leaves$1.99
- 500 Leaves$2.99
Pocket Runner
No in-app purchases









