# Runaway Ghost vs The Grinch

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Runaway Ghost at 67% against The Grinch's 43%. Runaway Ghost also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). The Grinch's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 2) and device support. On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Runaway Ghost sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The Grinch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Runaway Ghost holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Grinch has 89 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Runaway Ghost's written reviews are positive against 43% of The Grinch's.

Runaway Ghost ships an update every 2 months, The Grinch every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runaway Ghost | The Grinch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runaway-ghost/id867961295/reviews)** | [4.2 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grinch/id6714480504/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 578 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steve Scott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090707150) | [Outright Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528365318) |

## What reviewers say

### Runaway Ghost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runaway-ghost/id867961295)

Navigate hand-drawn caverns as a ghost, flying, diving, and dodging obstacles. Collect coins and stars to unlock power-ups and new characters. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards in this endless scrolling adventure.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls, Four unique ghost characters, Five power-ups, 40 Game Center achievements, Global leaderboards, Cloud-free scores

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Characters | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 200 Stars | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 Stars | $29.99 | one-time |


### The Grinch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-grinch/id6714480504)

Embark on a festive platforming adventure to steal Christmas as the Grinch. Use unique gadgets and stealth to outsmart the Whos and grow the Grinch's heart.

**Highlights:** Steal presents in Who-ville, Use Santa costume for stealth, Candy Cane Lasso for swinging, Speedy snowboard for races, Throw snowballs to freeze enemies

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| Full game experience | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runaway Ghost free?

Runaway Ghost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Grinch free?

The Grinch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Runaway Ghost or The Grinch?

Runaway Ghost is rated higher. Runaway Ghost averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Grinch averages 4.2 from 89 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Runaway Ghost or The Grinch?

Runaway Ghost ships an update every 2 months, and The Grinch every 9 months. Most recently, Runaway Ghost was updated on October 15, 2026 and The Grinch on October 12, 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.*