Comparison

The Speed Ninja vs Om Nom

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

Head to head
About

The Speed Ninja

Test your reflexes in this exhilarating runner game where you play as a ninja leaping across rooftops. Evade obstacles, defeat enemies with shurikens, and reach gongs to alert your village before an army attacks. With 100 challenging levels, your dexterity will be put to the test.

Highlights
  • 100 challenging levels
  • Collect 300 stars
  • Best score tracking
  • Jump and crouch controls
  • Evade obstacles
  • Defeat enemies with shurikens
Features
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Step into the shadows and embark on a high-stakes dash across moonlit rooftops in this exhilarating arcade platformer! As a ruthless enemy army marches toward your ancestral home, you stand as the village's final guardian. Sprint into action, strike ancient warning gongs, and sound the alarm before darkness consumes your land. Put your lightning reflexes to the ultimate test across treacherous rooftop courses. Leap over bottomless pits, slide under deadly spikes, and hurl lethal shurikens to neutralize patrol guards with flawless precision. Every district brings increasingly fierce platforming challenges that demand razor-sharp focus and impeccable timing. Whether you are a retro platforming enthusiast or an arcade speedrunner, this heart-pounding journey delivers relentless momentum. Hone your acrobatic agility, master the shadows, and race against time to save your clan from total annihilation! FEATURES: • 100 thrilling levels filled with intense platforming hurdles and traps • 300 collectible stars to gather across handcrafted rooftop runs • Smooth one-touch controls to jump, crouch, dash, and throw shurikens • Fast-paced arcade action with escalating speed and reflex challenges • Stunning Japanese temple environments with atmospheric visuals • Global leaderboards to compete with players for the highest score HOW TO PLAY: • Tap the screen to jump over bottomless pits and deadly ground spikes • Slide or crouch to pass safely under low barriers and flying hazards • Throw lethal shurikens to eliminate enemy guards blocking your path • Strike the sacred village gong at the end of each stage to sound the alarm

About

Om Nom

Embark on an exciting endless running adventure through vibrant city streets. Dodge obstacles, utilize helpful power-ups, and unlock a variety of characters from a beloved universe. Compete in missions and on leaderboards to achieve glory.

Highlights
  • Complete various missions
  • Use boosters and power-ups
  • Unlock characters
  • Discover amazing locations
  • Top the leaderboard
Features
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Run for glory in Om Nom: Run, a new game from the creators of Cut the Rope! Join Om Nom and Om Nelle on a race through the dangerous streets of Nomville: avoid obstacles, use power-ups to clear the way and unlock new characters from the Cut the Rope universe! - COMPLETE VARIOUS MISSIONS: cover specific distances, collect letters, perform amazing stunts or run as far as you can in endless run mode to get rewards. - USE BOOSTERS AND POWER-UPS: rockets, jumping boots, magnets and double coins will help you on your journey. Run to collect them and get extra points! - UNLOCK CHARACTERS FROM THE CUT THE ROPE UNIVERSE: Om Nom and Om Nelle are the stars of the game, but there are many more cool characters and stylish outfits waiting to be unlocked! - DISCOVER AMAZING LOCATIONS: run through busy streets, messy rooftops, underground tunnels, the robot factory and other colorful levels! - GET TO THE TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD: gain the highest score in regular competitions to dominate the leaderboard!

Screenshots

The Speed Ninja4 screens
Om Nom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Om Nom at 4.4 against The Speed Ninja's 3.8. Om Nom also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 29%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 15 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. The Speed Ninja sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Om Nom sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Om Nom holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Om Nom has 4K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of The Speed Ninja's written reviews are positive against 62% of Om Nom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Speed Ninja ships an update every 15 months, Om Nom monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Speed Ninja versus Om Nom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Speed NinjaOm Nom
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings)4.4 (4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews61.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84K — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB321 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPLAYTOUCHZeptoLab UK Limited

Customer experience

The Speed Ninja

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral42.9%
Negative28.6%

Om Nom

All ratings4,023 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews330 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative30.6%

Bugs and requests

The Speed Ninja

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Om Nom

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Missions not progressing properly
  • Freezing and unresponsive controls
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Incorrect or missing mission information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more characters and customization options
  • Introduce local and online multiplayer modes
  • Provide an ad-free paid version of the game
  • Fix bugs and improve overall performance

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Speed Ninja

One-time1
  • Remove all ADS from the game$1.99
10 purchases

Om Nom

Subscriptions2
  • Vip membership 53 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Vip membership 103 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time8
  • Special offer$0.99
  • Gliding Nom!$0.99
  • Basket of coins$2.99
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  • Gliding Nom!$2.99
  • Super Hero League!$2.99
  • Case of coins$4.99
  • Keep running!$4.99
  • Container of coins$7.99

Questions

Is The Speed Ninja free?
The Speed Ninja is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Om Nom free?
Om Nom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Speed Ninja or Om Nom?
Om Nom is rated higher. The Speed Ninja averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Om Nom averages 4.4 from 4K ratings.
Do The Speed Ninja or Om Nom have ads?
Both The Speed Ninja and Om Nom show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Speed Ninja or Om Nom?
The Speed Ninja ships an update every 15 months, and Om Nom monthly. Most recently, The Speed Ninja was updated on November 1, 2026 and Om Nom on November 11, 2026.

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