# Tiny Runner vs Speed Stars

The clearest difference is rating: Speed Stars at 4.8 against Tiny Runner's 4.2. Speed Stars also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Tiny Runner's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Runner sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Speed Stars sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speed Stars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Stars has 39K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Tiny Runner's written reviews are positive against 66% of Speed Stars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tiny Runner ships an update every 3 months, Speed Stars every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Runner | Speed Stars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-runner/id860492374/reviews) | **[4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-stars/id1573039936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 65.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#34** |
| Size | 44 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Dingzhi Future Wireless Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/574246574) | [Miniclip.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/337457683) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-runner/id860492374)

Embark on an adventurous and exciting journey in this endless running game. Tap to jump and skillfully avoid obstacles on challenging, randomized tracks. Discover more roles and enjoy simple controls as you see how far you can run.

**Highlights:** Endless, randomized tracks, Simple tap-to-jump controls, Unlockable roles, Challenging gameplay, HD optimized for retina resolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Role-2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Role-3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Role-4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Role-5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Role-6 | $0.99 | one-time |


### Speed Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-stars/id1573039936)

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Racing, #45 Top Grossing · Racing, #55 Top Free · Sports, #78 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Engage in a fast-paced physics-based racing game using simple two-finger controls. Compete against AI, ghost data of real players, or race solo to achieve new personal bests and climb global leaderboards. Unlock additional race distances and customization options in the full version.

**Highlights:** Two-finger touch controls, 100m straightaway races, Race against AI and player ghosts, Global leaderboards, Replay with cinematic cameras, Unlockable race distances, Customizable racers

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Diamonds Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Diamonds Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Diamonds Pack | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game mechanics
- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 💡 Potential for more events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Account/progress issues
- 🔋 Lag and performance problems

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access certain modes or features
- Progress/account resets causing loss of data and purchases
- Glitches and issues with running mechanics and controls

**Requested features**

- Add more race events (e.g. 4x100, 4x400, longer distances)
- Implement field events (long jump, triple jump, high jump)
- Add online/multiplayer functionality to race against friends
- Improve character customization options
- Provide better tutorials and onboarding for new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Runner free?

Tiny Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speed Stars free?

Speed Stars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Runner or Speed Stars?

Speed Stars is rated higher. Tiny Runner averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Speed Stars averages 4.8 from 39K ratings.

### Do Tiny Runner or Speed Stars have ads?

Both Tiny Runner and Speed Stars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Runner or Speed Stars?

Tiny Runner ships an update every 3 months, and Speed Stars every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Runner was updated on June 8, 2026 and Speed Stars on September 30, 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.*