Comparison

Flapping Online vs Battle Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flapping Online

Guide a bird through challenging obstacles by tapping the screen. Compete against players worldwide in real-time, aiming for the highest score. Unlock new skins, achievements, and feathers as you progress.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer gameplay
  • Global high score system
  • Ghost system for best player replays
  • Duel system with rewards
  • In-game shop for bird skins
  • Unlockable achievements and feathers
Features
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Have you always wanted a Flapping Bird Online? Here it is: Flapping Online! Let your bird fly as long as possible through the obstacles. Play online and try to get the best score versus hundreds of players from all over the world that play on your same level concurrently! Every 5 minutes the level will be updated for everyone. As in Flapping Bird you only need to tap the screen to let your bird fly: it's easy and fun! - Global High Score System. - Ghost system: you can see what the best player has done. - Duel system with reword. - 4 different Server separated by ranking. - Shop: you can buy more skins (60+) for your bird. - 25 unlockable Achievements. - 110+ unlockable Feathers. - Two selectable languages, English and Italian. - Friends list. A game like Flapping Bird, but multiplayer and online! What are you waiting for?

About

Battle Run

Experience an adrenaline-pumping multiplayer racing game where you outrun opponents through treacherous obstacle courses. Collect unique runners with special skills, battle with explosive items, and race to the finish line in vibrant worlds. Compete against friends or players worldwide in fast-paced, real-time action.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer races
  • Unique runners with special skills
  • Over 500,000 unique stages
  • 20+ unique items, weapons, and power-ups
  • Collect and upgrade runners
  • Progress through a battle track for rewards
Features
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Ready, set, RUN! Welcome to Battle Run! The adrenaline-pumping party racing game loved by millions of fans is back! From the studio behind Tap Titans 2 and the popular Beat The Boss franchise, comes the return of long-awaited and fan-favourite real-time running multiplayer game - Battle Run! Escape wicked rockets, evade spinning axes, and navigate past sneaky hazards - it's the ultimate race to the finish line! Party up and play with your friends in an action packed race and charge into first place! Become a racing legend as you outrun your opponents and compete in real-time multiplayer battles! With runner’s like Ryder and his volcanic rain, Dust’s high-speed skateboard, and Macie’s explosive leap, it’s an attack blitz waiting to happen! Revamped with all-new Runners, explosive items, and racing across vibrant worlds, this is Battle Run like never before. WITH BATTLE RUN YOU CAN: RACE to the finish line in a free to play real-time action packed running multiplayer mobile game. RECRUIT a roster of many powerful and speedy runners, each with an unique skill in their arsenal. PLAY over 500,000 uniquely crafted stages and platform combinations so no race is ever the same! BATTLE it out across different stages with 20+ unique items, weapons, skills , and power-ups. COMPETE in real-time fast paced races against up to four friends or players across the world. COLLECT exclusive diamonds and gold coins in game for the ability to upgrade your runners. EARN seasonal and weekly battle points from competing in quests as you complete the Battle Track. PROGRESS down the battle track to unlock new runners, character skins, and earn more rewards! So put on your sneakers and get ready to run! TALK TO US: Facebook: facebook.com/BattleRunGame Instagram: instagram.com/battlerunofficial/ Tiktok: tiktok.com/@battlerunofficial Reddit: reddit.com/r/BattleRun Discord: discord.gg/GJ9EevYx3P Twitter: twitter.com/gamehive Blog: gamehive.com/blog Youtube: youtube.com/user/GameHiveGames Terms & Privacy gamehive.com/tos gamehive.com/privacy Battle Run was made possible through assistance, and collaboration, with Ontario Creates.

Screenshots

Flapping Online4 screens
Battle Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Flapping Online at none against Battle Run's shown. Flapping Online also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 54%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Flapping Online sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Battle Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flapping Online holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 309 and 796 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Flapping Online's written reviews are positive against 54% of Battle Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flapping Online ships an update every 6 weeks, Battle Run monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Flapping Online versus Battle Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlapping OnlineBattle Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (309 ratings) — better4.3 (796 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better54.1% of reviews
Number of ratings309796 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB465 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAlessandro PezzettiGame Hive Corp.

Customer experience

Flapping Online

All ratings309 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative11.3%

Battle Run

All ratings796 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative26.9%

User reviews

Flapping Online

From 309 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Ability to compete with friends
  • 🎨 Variety of skins/characters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
  • 🔍 Lack of updates and developer support

Battle Run

From 796 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic experience
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Potential for updates

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lacking features from old version
  • 🔍 Unbalanced character abilities
  • 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔍 Monetization concerns

Bugs and requests

Flapping Online

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and black screens
  • Connectivity issues and loading problems
  • Incorrect score/medal tracking
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • More customization options
  • Improved chat functionality
  • Reduced ads and better monetization

Battle Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and connection issues
  • Continued progress not saved

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back old characters and pets
  • More customization options
  • Improved matchmaking
  • Additional game modes

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Flapping Online

One-time5
  • 1500 Coins$0.99
  • 3000 Coins$1.99
  • Flapping Online No Ads$1.99
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  • 10000 Coins$2.99
  • Unlock All Skins$9.99
10 purchases

Battle Run

One-time10
  • Diamond Pack 1$1.99
  • Special Bundle$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$3.99
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  • Diamond Pack 2$4.99
  • Diamond Pack 3$9.99
  • Special Bundle$19.99
  • Diamond Pack 4$24.99
  • Diamond Pack 5$49.99
  • Special Bundle$49.99
  • Diamond Pack 6$99.99

Questions

Is Flapping Online free?
Flapping Online is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Battle Run free?
Battle Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flapping Online or Battle Run?
Flapping Online is rated higher. Flapping Online averages 4.5 out of 5 from 309 ratings, while Battle Run averages 4.3 from 796 ratings.
Do Flapping Online or Battle Run have ads?
Battle Run shows ads; Flapping Online does not.
Which is updated more often, Flapping Online or Battle Run?
Flapping Online ships an update every 6 weeks, and Battle Run monthly. Most recently, Flapping Online was updated on October 18, 2026 and Battle Run on October 17, 2026.

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