# DogRun vs Light Up

The clearest difference is rating: Light Up at 4.6 against DogRun's 4.0. Light Up also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Light Up holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Up has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of DogRun's written reviews are positive against 94% of Light Up's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DogRun ships an update every 2 months, Light Up every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DogRun | Light Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogrun-avoid-bones/id908597369/reviews) | **[4.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-up-escape/id1403215038/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JUN KANAYAMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/605648452) | [YE ZHIXIONG](https://appshunter.io/developer/423204282) |

## What reviewers say

### DogRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dogrun-avoid-bones/id908597369)

A simple, one-finger control game where players guide a character to run and avoid obstacles. The objective is to navigate through the game by holding to walk and releasing to run, all while dodging bones.

**Highlights:** Simple one-finger controls, Hold to walk, Release to run, Avoid bones obstacle, Endless gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-up-escape/id1403215038)

Jump your way through an endless, dark path, lighting it up as you go. This game features simple controls, dynamic physics, and stylized graphics with unique lighting effects. Compete on leaderboards and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Addictive jumping action, Endless platform gameplay, Dynamic physics engine, Stylized graphic design, Real-time light effects, Multiple color themes, Leaderboard and achievements

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DogRun free?

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

### Is Light Up free?

Light Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DogRun or Light Up?

Light Up is rated higher. DogRun averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Light Up averages 4.6 from 31 ratings.

### Do DogRun or Light Up have ads?

DogRun shows ads; Light Up does not.

### Which is updated more often, DogRun or Light Up?

DogRun ships an update every 2 months, and Light Up every 4 days. Most recently, DogRun was updated on October 13, 2026 and Light Up on October 7, 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.*