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Traffic Run! vs Traffic Escape!

Traffic Run! 4.6★ · Free to download 60
Winner Traffic Escape!
Traffic Escape! 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70

Traffic Escape! offers a more engaging puzzle experience, but both apps suffer from an overwhelming number of ads, making the choice difficult for ad-averse users.

Full reviews: Traffic Run! · Traffic Escape!

Traffic Escape! (App B) generally provides a more challenging and engaging puzzle experience, with users finding it addictive despite frequent ads R65. Traffic Run! (App A) is often criticized for being too easy and repetitive, leading to boredom R4R7R9. Both apps are heavily plagued by ads, with many users expressing extreme frustration, even those who paid for ad-free versions in Traffic Escape! R1R69R72.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Traffic Escape!R4R6R7R9
Traffic Run! Traffic Run! offers car customization and house building, which some users enjoy R4. However, many find the gameplay repetitive and the levels too easy, leading to boredom R4R7R9R10. Some users wish for more challenging levels or features like racing other players R6.
Traffic Escape! Traffic Escape! is praised for being a fun, challenging puzzle game that keeps users thinking R65. Users find it addictive and a good time killer . However, some advanced players find it too easy or repetitive after many levels . There are also reports of glitches where the game doesn't automatically advance to the next level or freezes .
Ease of Use tieR11R12R23R25
Traffic Run! Traffic Run! is generally considered easy to play and relaxing, making it a good time killer R11R23. However, some users report glitches where their car drops through the road or the app crashes after completing a level R12R25R29R58.
Traffic Escape! Traffic Escape! is described as easy to pick up and play, with many finding it a relaxing way to unwind R69. However, numerous users report significant issues with the game freezing, kicking them out, or not advancing to the next level, requiring restarts R61R73R78.
Reliability and Performance tieR12R25R29R34
Traffic Run! Users frequently report glitches in Traffic Run!, such as the car randomly dropping through the road, the game sending them out after a level, or not loading R12R25R29R34.
Traffic Escape! Traffic Escape! has significant reliability issues, with ads freezing and kicking users out, sometimes resetting game progress R61R73. Updates have reportedly caused freezing, requiring device restarts R78. There are also complaints about the game not automatically advancing to the next level after completion .
Price and Value (Ad Experience) tieR1R10R14R15
Traffic Run! Traffic Run! is free to download but is overwhelmingly criticized for an excessive number of ads, with many appearing after every level, or even multiple times in quick succession R1R10R14R15. Some ads are long or cannot be closed .
Traffic Escape! Traffic Escape! is free with in-app purchases, including a 'no ads' option. However, many users who paid for the no-ads version still experience ads, or even more ads than the free version R62R69R72R73. Ads are described as frequent, long, intrusive, and sometimes play with audio during gameplay, even with device sound muted R64R65.
Support and Updates tieR7R43R78R79
Traffic Run! Users complain about a lack of updates, contributing to the game feeling old and boring R7. There's also a serious accusation of a scam involving in-app purchases R43.
Traffic Escape! Users report that recent updates have introduced new bugs, such as freezing or not advancing levels R78. There are also complaints about false advertising, particularly regarding the game requiring an internet connection despite ads suggesting otherwise R79R117. Some users who paid for no ads feel scammed when they still encounter them R94.
Pick Traffic Run! if

Pick Traffic Run! if you want a very simple, relaxing game that you don't mind being repetitive and are prepared for a constant barrage of ads R11R23.

Pick Traffic Escape! if

Pick Traffic Escape! if you prefer a more challenging puzzle game that requires thinking and you are willing to tolerate frequent, intrusive ads, even if you pay to remove them R65.

Evidence note: Both apps have a high volume of negative reviews centered on ads, which is common for free-to-play mobile games. Traffic Escape!'s issues are exacerbated by users reporting ads even after paying for an ad-free experience, which is a significant concern.

Frequently asked

Are there many ads in Traffic Run! and Traffic Escape!?
Yes, both Traffic Run! and Traffic Escape! are heavily criticized for having an excessive number of ads, with users reporting ads after every level, long ad durations, and even ads playing during gameplay in Traffic Escape! R1R14R32R65.
Is Traffic Escape! truly ad-free if I pay?
No, many users who paid for the 'no ads' version of Traffic Escape! report still encountering ads, sometimes even more frequently or intrusively than in the free version R62R69R72R94.
Do these games require an internet connection?
Traffic Escape! is reported by users to require an internet connection to play, despite some advertisements suggesting it can be played offline R64R117. Reviews for Traffic Run! do not explicitly state an internet requirement, but one user mentions wishing it didn't require internet for a friend without service R58.
Are there glitches in either game?
Yes, both games have reported glitches; Traffic Run! users experience cars dropping through the road and app crashes after levels R12R25, while Traffic Escape! users frequently report freezing, app crashes, and the game not advancing to the next level R61R73R78.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] Traffic Run! 2/5 · US It’s was fun, but some things could change….: I really liked the game at first, there were some ads but nothing too crazy. You also get to customize your car and build houses and stuff which is fun! But, you’re doing the same thing pretty much throughout the whole game and it gets kind of old and boring. I wish the levels would get harder and I wish you would kind of get to drive around a bit more
  2. [R6] Traffic Run! 3/5 · US Baest game ever: This game is sooo fun but I do think it needs a new part were you can race other players/cars but other than that I think it’s a great idea for a game I love this game sooo much that I can’t stop playing it 👍🏼😊
  3. [R7] Traffic Run! 1/5 · US Boring: When u start to play the game it is fun but the game just get old with barely any updates.
  4. [R9] Traffic Run! 3/5 · US report: it is to easy
  5. [R11] Traffic Run! 5/5 · US Best game ever: I’m just a kid but this game is really fun and relaxing also a great time killer it helps me so y am bored Bradley
  6. [R12] Traffic Run! 3/5 · US Some fixes: This game is great but there is some fixes that needs to be done.1.theres is a lot of ads and it’s not that big of a deal because lots of games have lots of ads but this games just has a little to much ads.2.when I’m driving my car randomly just drops underneath the road and just starts falling and I think it’s a glitch but it happens every time time I play and I think it werid. But ye
  7. [R23] Traffic Run! 5/5 · US I like it: I like 1 AM or something I like watching my show and then I just like playing this game. It helped me relax and calm down. I think you guys should get it because it helps. Have a good day. Goodbye.
  8. [R25] Traffic Run! 1/5 · US Glitchy: Every time I complete a level it sends me out and then makes me wait to get back in and then when I get in I have to redrew the level
  9. [R29] Traffic Run! 4/5 · US Love it!!! Just one thing.: I love this game but sometimes the game just glitches and drops me. And theatre is a lot of adds🙃
  10. [R34] Traffic Run! 1/5 · US DONT DOWNLOAD!!!: This game is the biggest scam ever. Way too many ads, and never loads. If i could give zero stars i would.
  11. [R1] Traffic Run! 2/5 · US So many ads: There is so many Ads in this app every time you click something an ad pops up it’s just annoying 🤬🤬🤬
  12. [R10] Traffic Run! 2/5 · US Lucy: There are way to many adds and gets boring
  13. [R14] Traffic Run! 5/5 · US I did 5 stars so then you could see this: An add after literally every level over and over again also the levels are so short and not even that fun again I just gave it 5 stars so you could see this!!!!!!!
  14. [R15] Traffic Run! 3/5 · US Review: Too many adds
  15. [R43] Traffic Run! 1/5 · US SCAM: Don’t get this game. I got something for 2 1/2 dollars and it charged me 2 1/2 hundred this game is a full scam. Don’t get it unless you’re rich and you wanna lose all your money. And it has horrible graphics that my nine-year-old son started crying.
  16. [R78] Traffic Escape! 3/5 · US Update is broken: The latest update has caused the game to freeze. Must restart iPad to get it to work.
  17. [R79] Traffic Escape! 1/5 · US Complaint: This advertisement does not actually become the one as shown. I want the one that loads cars onto car carriers, not a traffic maze. Why do you falsely advertise?
  18. [R32] Traffic Run! 5/5 · US Best game but way too many ads…🥲: I love this game but this game has WAY TO MANY ADS because when I played one level, there’s an ad,another level more ads! So PLEASE put less ads… I still love this game because you can change the car colors, choose your own car and more! Five stars!🌟
  19. [R65] Traffic Escape! 5/5 · US Honest Play Feedbck: I have solved almost 3,000 puzzles and have been challenged in many ways while playing this game. Wayyyy many ads; but, at the same time it challenges me to not make mistakes, as it leads to ads to keep going. My experience with the “Race” in the game is quite frustrating because I begin the race while others are halfway through to 30. Or, players are really fast, so try to
  20. [R62] Traffic Escape! 4/5 · US Fun Game: This is a fun puzzle game! Not too hard but challenging. However I bought the no ads version and now there are no sound effects at all!
  21. [R69] Traffic Escape! 3/5 · US Pay for no ads, still get ads, long ones too!: I love the game play. The game is super fun and challenging. It’s a nice way to wind down your day. What’s not cool is paying to get no ads, but you end up having to watch them anyway. Why is that? You have 40 moves to solve a puzzle, make one mistake, you have a choice. Take 2000 coins from your chest to continue and if you don’t have that, don’t
  22. [R72] Traffic Escape! 3/5 · US Weak: I bought the ‘no ad’ version of this game and I wind up having to watch more ads than the free version.
  23. [R94] Traffic Escape! 1/5 · US False advertising: Deleting game. Too many ads. Game advertised no ads. I don't pay scammers/liars. These game types are a dime a dozen.
  24. [R64] Traffic Escape! 1/5 · US Ads: A game that requires you to keep an internet connection should be banned
  25. [R117] Traffic Escape! 3/5 · GB Fun but scam: i love this game and downloaded it because i saw an ad for it being good for no wifi times well that’s not true you can’t play without wifi
  26. [R58] Traffic Run! 1/5 · US This game sucks: Every time I play it always glitches and their is way to many ads if it didn’t have a lot of ads and it glitch all the time it would be better. And if it made you have not have Internet it would be better.(I’m saying that bc my friend don’t have service and she has this and it’s the only thing that makes her not so bored on a road trip!!!)🤬🤬🤬🤬
  27. [R61] Traffic Escape! 1/5 · US Needs improvement: Ads freezing and kicking out of app then completely reset game to level one and lost all progress
  28. [R73] Traffic Escape! 2/5 · US Ads Hang & Crash: Lots of errors as of late. Updates aren’t fizzing the problem and there is no where to submit trouble tickets. Paid for no ads. And the free ones hang so you have to repeat levels and start building again. Big or intentionally it’s extremely frustrating. Ads get stuck and you must close the AP and lose your place. Watching an ad for 5 more moves doesn’t work. AP then gives yo

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store