Cosmic Express vs MO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cosmic Express
Plan intricate train routes for a quirky space colony in this challenging puzzle game. Navigate hundreds of levels filled with cute aliens and increasingly difficult scenarios. Enjoy hours of engaging, frustrating fun without any in-app purchases or ads.
- Train route planning puzzles
- Hundreds of levels
- Cute alien characters
- Challenging gameplay
- No in-app purchases
- No ads
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Cosmic Express is a puzzle game about planning the train route for the world's most awkward space colony, from the minds behind A Good Snowman Is Hard To Build and the art of Tyu from Klondike. It's cute, harder than it looks, and guaranteed to give you hours of frustrating fun across hundreds of levels. No in-app-purchases or ads. iPhone 5S, iPad Air, iPad Mini 2 or later recommended. Awards: Finalist - IMGA Global, 2017 Finalist - IndiePlus, 2017 Official Selection - Indie Megabooth, GDC 2017 Official Selection - Google Play Indie Corner, PAX 2016
MO
Embark on a side-scrolling adventure in a dark, abandoned laboratory. Solve intricate puzzles and engage in strategic combat using unique abilities to uncover the truth behind a sinister environmental disaster. Experience a visually stunning pixel art world with an emotionally resonant soundtrack.
- Side-scrolling action-puzzler
- 360-degree gameplay
- Surface-sticking abilities
- Mind-reading and monster control
- Exquisite pixel art
- Emotionally moving soundtrack
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A side-scrolling, action-puzzler with "Very Positive" reviews on Steam. Come adventure and explore on the soon to be released mobile version. ▶Uncover the truth hidden in the sinister shadows of this ghastly environment Awakening inside a dark, humid, and abandoned laboratory, MO discovers that it not only has to face an extremely hostile and sinister environment, but also humans who, having been taken over by alien parasitic plants, are now stuck in an endless limbo between death and rebirth. Who caused this disaster? And on this path to solve the riddle of MO's existence, what sorts of trials and tribulations lie ahead? ▶Clear quests with intertwining puzzles using strategic battle skills 360 degree gameplay that combines action and puzzle-solving. Use MO's ability to stick on surfaces to get past tricky traps, read the minds of monsters, control them like a parasite, and dash past danger as you fly through the air. ▶Exceptionally unique environmental design MO has an exquisite pixel art that is both adorable yet dark, giving the game a full-bodied sci-fi atmosphere. Besides fitting the storyline perfectly, the amazing aesthetic effects are a constant visual feast for players as they adventure onward. ▶A soundtrack that is elegant and emotionally moving The game's theme song has been carefully crafted to express the story of MO's adventure, while the background music and sound effects for each quest fit perfectly with each environment. ▶Collaborating to create a moving masterpiece An exceptional masterpiece, developed by Archpray Inc. and produced by Rayark Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cosmic Express at 4.8 against MO's 4.6. Cosmic Express also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 80%) and ratings volume (198 vs 47). MO's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Cosmic Express costs $5.99 and MO $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cosmic Express holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 198 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Cosmic Express's written reviews are positive against 80% of MO's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cosmic Express | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (198 ratings) — better | 4.6 (47 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.8% of reviews — better | 79.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 198 — better | 47 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 2.5 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Draknek Limited | Rayark International Limited |
Customer experience
Cosmic Express
MO
Bugs and requests
Cosmic Express
Reported bugs
3 issues- Delphinus 6 cannot achieve gold star despite correct solutions
- Accidental purchases through scrolling (multiple reports)
- Duplicate billing for already purchased app
Requested features
4 requests- Level editor mode to create and share custom puzzles
- Hint system or optional solution guides
- More levels or sequel content
- Different editing mode for easier track deletion/modification
MO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cosmic Express
No in-app purchases
MO
No in-app purchases
