# PENG!uin vs Penguin Hero Run

The clearest difference is rating: PENG!uin at 5.0 against Penguin Hero Run's 3.2. PENG!uin also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). Penguin Hero Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PENG!uin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Penguin Hero Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

PENG!uin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Penguin Hero Run has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of PENG!uin's written reviews are positive against 67% of Penguin Hero Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PENG!uin ships an update every 2 months, Penguin Hero Run every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PENG!uin | Penguin Hero Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin/id859097653/reviews)** | [3.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-hero-run/id939670719/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 157 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **5.1.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Zimmermann](https://appshunter.io/developer/859097656) | [Makeover Mania Story Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/823741368) |

## What reviewers say

### PENG!uin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin/id859097653)

Guide a lost penguin through an icy Arctic adventure. Sprint, jump, and slide to avoid obstacles and use fish to stun polar bears. Unlock progression rewards and build a gallery of charming images.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Jumping and sliding mechanics, Collect fish to stun enemies, Unlock progression rewards, Build a gallery of images, Arctic-themed adventure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything + Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5-Coins-Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


### Penguin Hero Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-hero-run/id939670719)

Tap to make a penguin jump between platforms and see how far you can go. Compete for the highest score and share your achievements with friends in this free game.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Platform hopping gameplay, Endless runner, High score tracking, Social sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PENG!uin free?

PENG!uin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Penguin Hero Run free?

Penguin Hero Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PENG!uin or Penguin Hero Run?

PENG!uin is rated higher. PENG!uin averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Penguin Hero Run averages 3.2 from 14 ratings.

### Do PENG!uin or Penguin Hero Run have ads?

Neither PENG!uin nor Penguin Hero Run shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PENG!uin or Penguin Hero Run?

PENG!uin ships an update every 2 months, and Penguin Hero Run every 12 months. Most recently, PENG!uin was updated on October 23, 2026 and Penguin Hero Run on October 24, 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.*