# Flappy Crush vs Run Bird Run

The clearest difference is ads: Run Bird Run at none against Flappy Crush's shown. Run Bird Run also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). Flappy Crush's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (90% vs 69%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flappy Crush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Run Bird Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flappy Crush holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flappy Crush has 7.6K ratings behind it against 513, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Flappy Crush's written reviews are positive against 69% of Run Bird Run's.

Flappy Crush ships an update monthly, Run Bird Run every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flappy Crush | Run Bird Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-crush/id906357856/reviews)** | [4.3 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-bird-run/id951346475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | **90.1% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tarek Mongy](https://appshunter.io/developer/673558244) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Flappy Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-crush/id906357856)

Tap to close pipes and crush incoming birds. Unlock power-ups, new pipes, and customize birds. Earn in-game currency to spend in the shop. Features multiple game modes, offline play, and cloud saves.

**Highlights:** Unlock power-ups, Unlock powerful pipes, Earn and spend Bone Bucks, Customize birds, Unlock 5 game modes, 2 Player Mode, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4000 Bone Bucks Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bone Bucks Pack 50% Off | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bone Bucks Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Bone Bucks Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000 Bone Bucks Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Bone Bucks Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 200000 Bone Bucks Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 500000 Bone Bucks Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying to crush birds
- 👍 Multiple game modes
- 👍 Customizable pipes and birds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Grindy to unlock new content
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔋 Can be draining on battery

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening the app
- Ads causing the game to freeze
- Issues with certain device compatibility

**Requested features**

- More pipes and power-ups
- Ability to disable blood/gore
- Easier way to earn in-game currency
- Online leaderboards or multiplayer


### Run Bird Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run-bird-run/id951346475)

Guide a bird through a challenging obstacle course by tapping the screen to steer. Collect sweet treats to unlock new feathered friends and enhance your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Tap to move bird, Avoid falling boxes, Collect candies, Unlock new birds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Candies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Candies | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Candies | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Candies | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🐤 Variety of bird characters
- 🎨 Customizable backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Challenges not unlocking birds as intended
- 🔍 Resolution issues on newer devices
- 💢 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🕹️ Difficult controls and jumping mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Challenges not unlocking new birds
- Ads crashing the game or blocking gameplay
- Resolution scaling issues on iPhone X and above

**Requested features**

- Add pause button during gameplay
- Improve candy/coin earning system
- Introduce new game modes or levels
- Optimize for better performance on modern devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flappy Crush free?

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

### Is Run Bird Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flappy Crush or Run Bird Run?

Flappy Crush is rated higher. Flappy Crush averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Run Bird Run averages 4.3 from 513 ratings.

### Do Flappy Crush or Run Bird Run have ads?

Flappy Crush shows ads; Run Bird Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flappy Crush or Run Bird Run?

Flappy Crush ships an update monthly, and Run Bird Run every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flappy Crush was updated on October 26, 2026 and Run Bird Run on October 21, 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.*