The Spiral Runner
James Tunis Games iPhoneiPadiPod touch
The Spiral Runner is a free Games app for iPhone and iPad by James Tunis. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 ratings. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated April 13, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 3 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 43 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Apr 13
- 2026 · v1.2.1
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About The Spiral Runner
Spiral Runner is a fast-paced arcade runner where you race along the inside of a spiraling tunnel, dodging obstacles and collecting gems as the speed climbs. TAP TO SURVIVE Control your ball with simple left/right taps. The tunnel twists, speeds up, and throws lasers, ice rings, and walls at you. One wrong move ends the run but you'll want to go again immediately. ADVENTURE MODE - 81 LEVELS ACROSS 8 WORLDS Journey through 8 hand-crafted themes: Void, Neon City, Deep Space, Jungle Vines, Candy Swirl, Ocean Depths, Mythic Greece, and Superhero. Each world has its own look, obstacles, and challenge. Complete all 81 levels to earn the ultimate completionist badge. ENDLESS MODE No levels, no checkpoints - just you, the tunnel, and a leaderboard. Chain gem pickups to build a combo multiplier and push your high score further every run. COLLECT & CUSTOMIZE • 20+ ball skins - standard, gem-purchased, and exclusive level-unlock skins • 4 trail effects - Sparkles, Fire, Rainbow, Lightning • 8 tunnel themes to play in • Equip any combination and make your run yours PRESTIGE SYSTEM Reach Level 50 and Prestige - resetting your level but earning a permanent emblem. Do it 10 times to reach MAX PRESTIGE and unlock the legendary gold skull emblem. The grind is the point. XP & LEVELING Every run earns XP. Level up to unlock exclusive skins you can't buy anywhere else. Reach Level 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 - each milestone reveals something new. POWER-UPS • Shield — absorbs one hit • Magnet — pulls nearby gems to you • Freeze — slows the tunnel • Bomb — clears the path ahead COMBO SYSTEM Chain gem pickups without hitting a wall to build your multiplier. Hit 10, 20, 35, 50 in a row for increasingly satisfying haptic bursts. Let the combo drop and start over. FREE TO PLAY Spiral Runner is free with optional gem purchases in the shop. Remove ads permanently or earn gems by watching rewarded ads - your choice.
What’s new
Version 1.2.1 · Updated April 13, 2026
Bug Fixes.
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App privacy
The developer, James Tunis, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Coarse Location
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising
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