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Crossy Road vs Traffic Run!

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

Crossy Road offers a more engaging and varied experience with character unlocking and special game modes, despite its ad frequency, while Traffic Run! is simpler and more repetitive, also plagued by frequent ads.

Full reviews: Crossy Road · Traffic Run!

Crossy Road and Traffic Run! are both free-to-play mobile games centered around navigating traffic, but Crossy Road offers more depth with character unlocks and diverse environments. Both games are heavily criticized for frequent and intrusive advertisements, which significantly detract from the user experience.

Head to head

Features and Gameplay edge: Crossy RoadR9R14R17R29
Crossy Road Crossy Road users appreciate the variety of characters, biomes, and special game modes, which add to the fun and addictiveness of the game R29R50R17. However, some users wish for more defined level progression instead of just unlocking characters R9. The game is also noted for its high quality graphics and intricate details R14R17.
Traffic Run! Traffic Run! offers car customization and house building, which some users find fun R64. However, many users find the gameplay repetitive and boring, wishing for more challenge and variety beyond just driving through traffic R64. Some users also suggest adding racing modes .
Ease of Use and Difficulty edge: Traffic Run!R3R11R12R13
Crossy Road Some Crossy Road players find the game too hard, with too many cars making it difficult to play, especially for new players R3R12R13. Others describe it as fun and relaxing R11.
Traffic Run! Traffic Run! is often described as easy and not challenging enough, with users wishing for harder levels . Some users find it relaxing .
Reliability and Performance edge: Crossy RoadR23R31R36R72
Crossy Road Crossy Road generally performs well, with some users noting it can be played without Wi-Fi R23. However, a few users report issues like the game getting stuck on the loading screen or being laggy R31R36.
Traffic Run! Traffic Run! users report frequent glitches, such as the car randomly dropping beneath the road R72 and the game sending them out after completing a level . Some users also mention the game not loading or having long wait times .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR5R6R7R10
Crossy Road Crossy Road is free with in-app purchases, but many users are frustrated by the constant and frequent ads, especially after recent updates R5R6R7R10. The option to remove ads costs around £8 R34R39R57. Some users note that the Apple Arcade version, Crossy Road+, is ad-free and doesn't require Wi-Fi R15.
Traffic Run! Traffic Run! is also free to download but is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads, with many users reporting an ad after every level or even every click R72. Some users express extreme frustration with ads that cannot be closed R10.
Support and Updates tieR7R18R22R58
Crossy Road Reviews for Crossy Road do not explicitly mention customer support, but some users note changes over time, like the addition of ads in updates R7R22. There are suggestions for new features like better animals R18 and Sonic characters R58.
Traffic Run! Traffic Run! users complain about a lack of updates, leading to the game feeling old and boring . Users suggest improvements like making the game more challenging and adding racing features . One user reported a scam related to in-app purchases .
Pick Crossy Road if

you enjoy a game with more character variety, special game modes, and a generally higher quality feel, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads or consider the Apple Arcade version R9R14R15R29.

Pick Traffic Run! if

you prefer a simpler, more straightforward driving game that can be relaxing, and you don't mind repetitive gameplay or the extremely high frequency of ads .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews primarily focused on the excessive number of ads, which skews recent ratings. The free-to-play model for both means that many users are experiencing friction from ads, which is a common complaint for such games. Traffic Run! also has notable complaints about glitches and lack of challenge.

Frequently asked

Do Crossy Road and Traffic Run! have many ads?
Yes, both Crossy Road and Traffic Run! are heavily criticized by users for having a high frequency of ads, with many reporting ads after every round or level, significantly detracting from the gameplay experience R5R10R34R46.
Is there a way to play Crossy Road without ads?
Yes, users mention that the Crossy Road+ version available on Apple Arcade is completely free of ads and does not require Wi-Fi R15. For the standard free version, there is an option to purchase an ad-free pack for around £8 R34R39R57.
Which game offers more variety in gameplay?
Crossy Road offers more variety with numerous unlockable characters, different biomes, and special game modes like the slippery penguin mode R9R29R50. Traffic Run! is generally described as repetitive, with users wishing for more challenge and new features like racing R64.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R9] Crossy Road 3/5 · US Game focuses on unlocking characters rather than progressing thru levels: Was disappointed to see that there’s no defined level progression and the game goal is mostly to unlock characters. It’s a high quality game but not for me. Wish there was a version where you beat a set of predefined levels instead, and that you could unlock new levels instead of characters
  2. [R14] Crossy Road 5/5 · US Great experience: The game is so immersive! The high quality graphics made me feel like I am the chicken. Game so good it had me making chicken sounds. But my neighbors said i was a cluckin loser so now I have no home. So now I am living in a mental asylum. But great game!!!
  3. [R17] Crossy Road 5/5 · US Wow: This is the most awesome game I've ever played I used to play Fortnite but ever since I started playing Crossy Fortnite isn't even in the picture anymore. I love grinding this game and it fills all my boring hours of a day with happiness and excitement! I love the little Easter eggs and the intricate little details! This game is awesome. P.S this game is especially awesome because it brings
  4. [R29] Crossy Road 5/5 · US Great game 😁: SUCH a fun game! I love all the different characters and biomes!! Also the slippery penguin and the game mode that comes with it is AWESOME! So fun and would definitely recommend.
  5. [R3] Crossy Road 3/5 · US Cars: I just started playing and it’s so fun! I also think there are to Many cars and it makes really hard to play. I only just started and it’s already so hard. Great game to play and waist time though!
  6. [R11] Crossy Road 5/5 · US Idk: So much fun even my friend played it and made me let her play it every time I saw here
  7. [R12] Crossy Road 3/5 · US ITS TOO HARD: Make it easier ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️
  8. [R13] Crossy Road 2/5 · US Meh: The game is becoming to hard
  9. [R23] Crossy Road 5/5 · US Best game: Best game I ever played I can game Crossy Road when on trips if I don’t have WiFi.
  10. [R31] Crossy Road 1/5 · GB Doesn’t work: Just gets stuck on the hipster whale part
  11. [R36] Crossy Road 3/5 · GB Ok but things to improve: It is quite laggy and too many adds
  12. [R72] 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
  13. [R5] Crossy Road 4/5 · US Good but…: Crossy road is a good game game but when I want to play again after I die it says “ now a word from our sponsors” and it’s so annoying!!!!!! And the duplicate stuff when I spend 100 coins!!!!! That’s annoying too
  14. [R6] Crossy Road 3/5 · US From Jack: To much add fix it so as your PAC man 256
  15. [R7] Crossy Road 1/5 · US why did you guys add advertisements 😭: it was like a 4 1/2 until yall added the advertisements :(
  16. [R10] Crossy Road 1/5 · US Never-ending advertisement: The new update will have an ad from a sponsor. There is no way to exit out of the ad. Have to continuously shut down the program and reload it.
  17. [R18] Crossy Road 3/5 · US Need better animals!: Crossy roads animals are mid need better ones 💔
  18. [R22] Crossy Road 2/5 · US Changed…and not for the better.: I used to play Crossy Road as a kid on my fire TV and it was great. I also played it on my friends iPad as a kid and it was great, no comments. I recently downloaded it on my iPad because I recognized it from when I was younger and expected the same experience. I was really excited to play it, but then I discovered…YOU NEED TO WATCH ADS?! I swear this was not a fea
  19. [R58] Crossy Road 5/5 · US The Sonic Club (That’s Me): Make Sonic Characters (Love The Sonic Club (That’s Me))
  20. [R34] Crossy Road 1/5 · GB Oh hell nah: Way way way way way way way way way to many ads don’t download this if you hate ads like me (To be fair,just don’t anyway)It’s boring and the only thing to do is cross a road and nearly every time you play there is ads and it’s 8 quid to stop them which is annoying
  21. [R46] Crossy Road 1/5 · GB TOO MANY ADS AND MAKING ME LOSE: I’ve been playing crossy road recently and I’ve been experiencing ADVERTS every single time so I want you to ban adverts and no more losing in the next update. If you don’t then I’ll never play it again!!!!!
  22. [R15] Crossy Road 3/5 · US PLEASE READ IF YOU HAVE APPLE ARCADE!!!!!!: OK, so here’s the thing I love this game but like the one on Apple Arcade is so much better there’s no labs. You don’t have to play it on Wi-Fi. I don’t really remember if this one has ads and have to play it on Wi-Fi or not but definitely download the Crossy Road+ on Apple Arcade. It’s also completely free.
  23. [R39] Crossy Road 3/5 · GB I hate ads: You need to pay £8 just for no adds its annoying how many ads there are but everything else is just ok
  24. [R57] Crossy Road 2/5 · GB Adds!: There are adds every 2 minutes and the add block is so expensive! Would not recommend
  25. [R50] Crossy Road 5/5 · US So addicting yet so fun +secrets 🤫🤫TOP SECRET: so there I was, just doing what I do best, RESEARCH! and I was like, *sigh* I wish I could find something good! Something FUN! then just as I was about to get to my car... IT CAME! I was so happy to see this app again! I just kept playing and playin! and hipster whale? Your game is just as the title suggests, so addicting yet so fun! And players from
  26. [R64] 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

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