# Syobon Action vs Run Chicken, Run

The clearest difference is rating: Run Chicken, Run at 5.0 against Syobon Action's 4.1. Run Chicken, Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Syobon Action's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Run Chicken, Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Syobon Action has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Syobon Action ships an update every 3 months, Run Chicken, Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Syobon Action | Run Chicken, Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syobon-action/id894330337/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken-run/id979341900/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 21 MB | 339 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Gorka Ramirez Olabarrieta](https://appshunter.io/developer/894330340) | [Juan Casanueva](https://appshunter.io/developer/427769040) |

## What reviewers say

### Syobon Action

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syobon-action/id894330337)

Embark on a challenging platformer adventure where you play as a brave cat-emoticon to rescue a sacred artifact. Navigate a world filled with cunning traps and unexpected obstacles, requiring skill and logical thinking to overcome. Save the 2ch world from an evil chicken's manipulation.

**Highlights:** Jump and run gameplay, Challenging traps and obstacles, Multiple lives system, Trial-and-error puzzle solving, Parody of classic platformers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🚀 Nostalgic and familiar gameplay
- 😊 Addictive and rage-inducing
- 🤩 Unique troll/parody elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
- 😡 Unfair and full of trolls
- 🤢 Buggy and glitchy
- 🤔 Confusing controls

**Reported bugs**

- Impossible to complete certain levels
- Checkpoint resets and softlocks
- Enemies and obstacles behaving unexpectedly
- Controls not registering inputs properly

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Easier difficulty options
- Level editor or creator
- Bug fixes and stability improvements


### Run Chicken, Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-chicken-run/id979341900)

Help a chicken cross the road in this endless runner game. Avoid obstacles, collect coins, and compete with friends in multiplayer mode. Unlock 50 different characters with simple swipe controls.

**Highlights:** Endless runner gameplay, Single and multiplayer modes, Collect coins and avoid obstacles, Unlock 50 characters, Game Center integration, Universal app support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Syobon Action free?

Syobon Action is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Run Chicken, Run free?

Run Chicken, Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Syobon Action or Run Chicken, Run?

Run Chicken, Run is rated higher. Syobon Action averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Run Chicken, Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Syobon Action or Run Chicken, Run have ads?

Syobon Action shows ads; Run Chicken, Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Syobon Action or Run Chicken, Run?

Syobon Action ships an update every 3 months, and Run Chicken, Run every 2 months. Most recently, Syobon Action was updated on November 1, 2026 and Run Chicken, Run on October 24, 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.*