# Floaty Hamster vs Runalong

The clearest difference is rating: Runalong at 5.0 against Floaty Hamster's 3.0. Runalong also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Floaty Hamster's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Floaty Hamster sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Runalong sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Runalong holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Floaty Hamster has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Floaty Hamster ships an update monthly, Runalong every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Floaty Hamster | Runalong |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floaty-hamster-hard-endless-platformer-game-free/id873917956/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runalong/id1636757952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boris Mikic](https://appshunter.io/developer/715048836) | [SNOXIUM GAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634663805) |

## What reviewers say

### Floaty Hamster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/floaty-hamster-hard-endless-platformer-game-free/id873917956)

Navigate a hamster down a river, avoiding deadly obstacles. Master challenging physics and unlock new characters and story elements. Compete for high scores on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Innovative flicking control, Hand-drawn graphics, Dual physics (water and gravity), Challenging gameplay, Unlockable characters, Unlockable story, Online highscores

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Secret Characters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Story | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $2.99 | one-time |


### Runalong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runalong/id1636757952)

An endless runner game with voxel graphics where players dodge obstacles, collect coins, and unlock new characters and clubhouse customizations. Earn rewards to upgrade abilities and compete for high scores on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Voxel-style endless running gameplay, Unlockable characters and upgrades, Clubhouse customization with furniture, Daily challenges and rewards, Leaderboard competition, Power-ups and obstacle dodging

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20k Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50k Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Floaty Hamster free?

Floaty Hamster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Runalong free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Floaty Hamster or Runalong?

Runalong is rated higher. Floaty Hamster averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Runalong averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Floaty Hamster or Runalong have ads?

Floaty Hamster shows ads; Runalong does not.

### Which is updated more often, Floaty Hamster or Runalong?

Floaty Hamster ships an update monthly, and Runalong every 9 days. Most recently, Floaty Hamster was updated on November 1, 2026 and Runalong on November 3, 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.*