Beach Running vs PK XD Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beach Running
An addictive endless runner where players navigate a beach, collecting boosters to overcome obstacles and achieve maximum distance. Avoid cars and buses to prevent game over. Features stunning graphics and engaging gameplay.
- Addictive gameplay
- Obstacle avoidance
- Rocket and glider boosters
- Helmet and shield protection
- Energy drink power-up
- Stunning graphics
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Beach running is an addictive game, where you need to cover maximum distance by running and avoiding obstacles with the help of different kinds of boosters. Use different kinds of boosters like the rocket, glider, helmet, shield etc. to overcome obstacles. Beware of obstacles like the car and bus in this game. If you hit the obstacles, it is game over. Key features : • Stunning graphics and addictive gameplay • Rocket and glider boosters to avoid obstacles by moving in the air • Helmet and shield for protection from crashes • Energy drink to grow bigger and avoid obstacles
PK XD Runner
Embark on an endless running adventure to help Admin escape Glitch and its destructive path. Race through the PK XD Universe, avoid obstacles, and compete for the highest score. Rebuild the universe and challenge your friends in this thrilling chase.
- Endless running gameplay
- Escape from Glitch
- Avoid mysterious obstacles
- Compete for high scores
- Challenge friends
- Rebuild the PK XD Universe
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Admin needs your help to escape from Glitch and mysterious obstacles! The PK XD Universe is threatened! Glitch has caused a mess with its thirst for destruction and is now after its next victim: Admin. - RUN as fast as possible and help Admin escape from Glitch! - Make the best time and SHARE your results - Avoid the obstacles and WIN the Glitch in this race - TAKE PART in rebuilding the PK XD Universe - Have fun scoring points and COMPETING in this endless running game. - CHALLENGE your friends, see who can earn the highest score!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PK XD Runner at 67% against Beach Running's 17%. PK XD Runner also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 63 months). Beach Running's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Beach Running sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PK XD Runner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PK XD Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PK XD Runner has 2.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Beach Running's written reviews are positive against 67% of PK XD Runner's.
Beach Running ships an update every 63 months, PK XD Runner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beach Running | PK XD Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (7 ratings) | 4.6 (2.7K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | 67.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 2.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 63 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | out thinking limited | Afterverse NL Holdings B.V |
Customer experience
Beach Running
PK XD Runner
Bugs and requests
Beach Running
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PK XD Runner
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to redeem rewards after completing challenges
- Freezing or crashing issues when playing the game
- Inconsistent controls and swiping responsiveness
- Losing progress and high scores after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add a female character option
- Reduce the high score requirements for rewards
- Allow players to resume from their last score
- Integrate PKXD account seamlessly for rewards
In-app purchases
Beach Running
- Football Helmet$0.99
- Diamonds$0.99
- Diamond Wallet$1.99
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- Diamonds Box$2.99
- Diamond Crate$4.99
- Diamond Trunk$9.99
- Coins Container$10.99
- Coins Chest$19.99
- Diamond Bash$19.99
- Coins Cartoon$29.99
PK XD Runner
- HC Pack 01$0.99
- HC Pack 02$2.99
- HC Pack 03$5.99
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- HC Pack 04$12.99
- HC Pack 05$27.99
- HC Pack 06$44.99
