# aa vs Blinky Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blinky Run at 100% against aa's 56%. Blinky Run also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). aa's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 25) and chart position (#138 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aa sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Blinky Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blinky Run holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aa has 11K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of aa's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blinky Run's.

aa ships an update every 10 days, Blinky Run every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | aa | Blinky Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173/reviews) | **[4.8 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinky-run/id6452389127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 97 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [DYLAN ABSIL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498635275) |

## What reviewers say

### aa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Free · Strategy (US App Store)

A minimalist one-tap puzzle game that tests your skill, focus, and timing. Shoot dots into a spinning circle without collision to progress through over 1,300 challenging levels. Play offline and compete with friends in this addictive, timeless experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Over 1,300 handcrafted levels, Offline play, Minimalist design, Challenge friends, Daily streaks

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aa Legend | $2.99 | per month |
| aa Legend | $19.99 | per year |
| Skip Level | $0.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and challenging
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 💯 Satisfying when passing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Unbalanced gameplay on different devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect ball size on newer devices
- Persistent issues with level 7 and 8
- Glitchy end-of-level screens

**Requested features**

- Skip level option
- Hint system
- Daily challenges
- Music/sound options


### Blinky Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinky-run/id6452389127)

This unique indie game offers innovative and accessible gameplay controlled by your eyes, mouth, or fingers. Compete with friends by beating their high scores in various game modes. The developer actively seeks feedback for continuous improvement.

**Highlights:** Eye-controlled gameplay, Mouth-controlled gameplay, Finger controls, Multiple game modes, High score challenges, Share scores

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aa free?

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

### Is Blinky Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aa or Blinky Run?

Blinky Run is rated higher. aa averages 3.9 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Blinky Run averages 4.8 from 25 ratings.

### Do aa or Blinky Run have ads?

Both aa and Blinky Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, aa or Blinky Run?

aa ships an update every 10 days, and Blinky Run every 3 days. Most recently, aa was updated on October 1, 2026 and Blinky Run on August 30, 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.*