The Speed Ninja vs Om Nom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 100 challenging levels
- Collect 300 stars
- Best score tracking
- Jump and crouch controls
- Evade obstacles
- Defeat enemies with shurikens
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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
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.
- Complete various missions
- Use boosters and power-ups
- Unlock characters
- Discover amazing locations
- Top the leaderboard
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | The Speed Ninja | Om Nom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (8 ratings) | 4.4 (4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 61.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 321 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PLAYTOUCH | ZeptoLab UK Limited |
Customer experience
The Speed Ninja
Om Nom
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
The Speed Ninja
- Remove all ADS from the game$1.99
Om Nom
- Vip membership 53 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Vip membership 103 Days trial$9.991 Month
- 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
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