# Flipkiss vs Populus Run

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flipkiss at none against Populus Run's 1. Flipkiss also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Populus Run's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 48) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Populus Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Flipkiss asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Flipkiss against 4.7 for Populus Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Populus Run has 1.5K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Flipkiss's written reviews are positive against 70% of Populus Run's.

Flipkiss ships an update every 3 weeks, Populus Run every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flipkiss | Populus Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipkiss/id967756192/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 69.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 523 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tamim Swaid](https://appshunter.io/developer/967756191) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### Flipkiss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flipkiss/id967756192)

A charming matching game where you help Loe reunite with his partner by making cute characters kiss. Collect presents and progress through a heartwarming story while supporting a good cause.

**Highlights:** Swipe to match characters, Collect presents for Mi, Heartwarming story, Raise awareness for lupus research, Cute and charming art style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Populus Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/populus-run/id6470197867)

Control a crowd of people in this unique running game. Dodge obstacles, battle quirky bosses, and discover hidden characters. Enjoy the full experience with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Control a crowd of people, Dodge giant fast food, Slide down pipes, Battle rapper bosses, Hardcore mode, Collect secret characters, Original soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing game
- 👍 Great developers
- 👍 Fantastic music
- 👍 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Colorful and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after first few levels
- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Graphical glitches on certain devices
- Saved data not restoring properly

**Requested features**

- Make the full game free to play
- Add more levels and worlds
- Improve level selection UI
- Allow customization of controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flipkiss free?

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

### Is Populus Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flipkiss or Populus Run?

Flipkiss is rated higher. Flipkiss averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Populus Run averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Flipkiss or Populus Run have ads?

Neither Flipkiss nor Populus Run shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flipkiss or Populus Run?

Flipkiss ships an update every 3 weeks, and Populus Run every 4 weeks. Most recently, Flipkiss was updated on October 24, 2026 and Populus Run on October 27, 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.*