# Happy Race vs Dreadhead Parkour

The clearest difference is ads: Happy Race at none against Dreadhead Parkour's shown. Happy Race also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 24 months) and ratings volume (359 vs 26). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Race sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Dreadhead Parkour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Happy Race against 4.3 for Dreadhead Parkour. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Race has 359 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Happy Race's written reviews are positive against 78% of Dreadhead Parkour's.

Happy Race ships an update every 4 months, Dreadhead Parkour every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Race | Dreadhead Parkour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-race/id903742444/reviews)** | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreadhead-parkour/id1661146752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **359** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sam Hogan](https://appshunter.io/developer/796171600) | [gametornado](https://appshunter.io/developer/456365838) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-race/id903742444)

Experience thrilling real-time races with over-the-top action. Jump, smash, and defy gravity to survive obstacles and reach the finish line. Compete against random opponents, friends, or progress through single-player levels.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer racing, Single player mode with 60 levels, Realistic physics simulation, Unlockable characters, Touch and tilt controls, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scooter Girl | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Guy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Go Kart Guy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Moto Man | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Teacher | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monowheel Dude | $8.99 | one-time |
| Astronaut | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💡 Multiplayer mode is a great addition
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking new characters
- 🔒 Some levels are too difficult
- 🔋 Head/body parts can be too fragile

**Reported bugs**

- Unlock issues for certain characters
- Inconsistent target times in single-player
- Multiplayer connection problems
- Graphical glitches on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and characters
- Implement user-created levels
- Allow character ejection like Happy Wheels
- Improve single-player mode experience


### Dreadhead Parkour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreadhead-parkour/id1661146752)

Navigate challenging worlds as a dreadhead, using parkour skills to overcome obstacles and complete missions. Run, flip, and vault through diverse terrains, avoiding hazards to become the ultimate parkourist. Collect coins and stars for bonus scores.

**Highlights:** Parkour action gameplay, Obstacle avoidance, Coin and star collection, Intuitive controls, Multiple worlds and terrains

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Race free?

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

### Is Dreadhead Parkour free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Happy Race or Dreadhead Parkour?

Happy Race is rated higher. Happy Race averages 4.3 out of 5 from 359 ratings, while Dreadhead Parkour averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Happy Race or Dreadhead Parkour have ads?

Dreadhead Parkour shows ads; Happy Race does not.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Race or Dreadhead Parkour?

Happy Race ships an update every 4 months, and Dreadhead Parkour every 24 months. Most recently, Happy Race was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dreadhead Parkour 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.*