# John Mad Run vs Burrito Bison

The clearest difference is rating: Burrito Bison at 4.8 against John Mad Run's 4.2. Burrito Bison also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 62%) and ratings volume (49K vs 12). John Mad Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burrito Bison sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. John Mad Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Burrito Bison holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Burrito Bison has 49K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of John Mad Run's written reviews are positive against 89% of Burrito Bison's.

John Mad Run ships an update every 3 months, Burrito Bison every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | John Mad Run | Burrito Bison |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-mad-run/id844148083/reviews) | **[4.8 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burrito-bison-launcha-libre/id1135126803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 546 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) | [Kongregate](https://appshunter.io/developer/491569846) |

## What reviewers say

### John Mad Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/john-mad-run/id844148083)

Embark on a relentless fight for survival as John, a target with deadly skills. Wield powerful weapons like a laser and sword to decimate hordes of enemies, master your reflexes to dodge traps, and leave a trail of bloody destruction.

**Highlights:** Intense run'n'gun gameplay, Unlockable laser weapon, Melee combat with a sword, Dodge deadly traps, High-octane enemy elimination

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style with good graphics
- 🎵 Great soundtrack and audio design
- 💰 Minimal in-app purchases and ads
- ⚡ Simple and easy to pick up controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Screen display issues (half screen visibility)
- 🐛 Unresponsive and buggy controls
- 🐛 Weapon firing lag and unresponsiveness
- 🐛 Secondary weapon (knife/sword) stops working mid-run

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch (iOS 17)
- Screen only displays half the game interface
- Controls unresponsive to swipe inputs
- Firing mechanism requires rapid tapping to work
- Knife/sword stops functioning after 2-3 runs

**Requested features**

- More weapons and gun variety
- Character customization and outfit options
- Power-ups and special abilities
- Boss encounters and story mode
- Multiple level maps and scenery changes


### Burrito Bison

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burrito-bison-launcha-libre/id1135126803)

Launch a wrestler into the sky to defeat invading gummies and recover a stolen cookbook. Upgrade your abilities, battle unique opponents, and soar through different universes. Compete with friends on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Launch wrestlers with friends, Dozens of upgrades, Five unique opponents, Battle a Final Boss, Crack open pinatas, Leaderboard races

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack #1 Flash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack #2 Flash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Away Flash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack #3 Flash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Moneyachi Flash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack #Madness Flash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Candy Cloner Flash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Away | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack #Madness | $8.99 | one-time |
| Moneyachi | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Really fun
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Decent progression
- 👍 Great gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress reset issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes or black screen
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Progress lost or reset
- Crashes or freezes, especially after ads
- Rift/door interaction issues

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Ability to switch between characters at will
- Reduce difficulty spike before bosses
- Improve time stop mode mechanics
- Add online multiplayer mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is John Mad Run free?

John Mad Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Burrito Bison free?

Burrito Bison is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, John Mad Run or Burrito Bison?

Burrito Bison is rated higher. John Mad Run averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Burrito Bison averages 4.8 from 49K ratings.

### Do John Mad Run or Burrito Bison have ads?

Burrito Bison shows ads; John Mad Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, John Mad Run or Burrito Bison?

John Mad Run ships an update every 3 months, and Burrito Bison every 2 months. Most recently, John Mad Run was updated on November 1, 2026 and Burrito Bison on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*