# Hot Potato Timer vs Scream Chicken! Run

The clearest difference is rating: Scream Chicken! Run at 4.5 against Hot Potato Timer's 2.2. Scream Chicken! Run also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 29%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 37). Hot Potato Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scream Chicken! Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hot Potato Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scream Chicken! Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scream Chicken! Run has 1.4K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Hot Potato Timer's written reviews are positive against 68% of Scream Chicken! Run's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hot Potato Timer | Scream Chicken! Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-potato-timer/id864224706/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scream-chicken-run/id6737270615/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#131** |
| Size | 4 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Minner's Computer Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/597696529) | [洋 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1775198062) |

## What reviewers say

### Hot Potato Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hot-potato-timer/id864224706)

This game timer randomly selects a duration for each round, up to a maximum you set. It's perfect for quick games or building suspense, ensuring every play session is unique.

**Highlights:** Adjustable maximum time, Random game duration, Supports quick games, Builds suspense, Unique rounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scream Chicken! Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scream-chicken-run/id6737270615)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Control a chicken using only your voice! Make it walk with a soft voice and jump with a loud scream. Experience unique game modes like flight challenges and pitch-guided adventures. Record your best moments and compete with friends globally.

**Highlights:** Voice control gameplay, Multiple game modes, Record and share gameplay, Global leaderboards, Unlockable chicken skins, Adjustable sensitivity

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Fun and entertaining concept
- 🎮 Simple yet engaging gameplay
- 😂 Funny and cute chicken character
- 🎯 Innovative voice-control mechanic
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag
- 🔊 Requires loud screaming/yelling
- ⚠️ Unresponsive controls
- 😤 Steep learning curve for some features
- 💰 Ads persist after paid removal

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Significant lag between voice input and chicken response
- Chicken jumps without user input
- Ads reappear after paid removal
- Unresponsive pitch detection in Do Re Mi challenge

**Requested features**

- Better explanation of Do Re Mi pitch control mechanic
- Improved leaderboard functionality
- Forward movement control clarification


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hot Potato Timer free?

Hot Potato Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scream Chicken! Run free?

Scream Chicken! Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hot Potato Timer or Scream Chicken! Run?

Scream Chicken! Run is rated higher. Hot Potato Timer averages 2.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Scream Chicken! Run averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Hot Potato Timer or Scream Chicken! Run have ads?

Scream Chicken! Run shows ads; Hot Potato Timer does not.

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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.*