Comparison

Space Farmer Tom vs RunKnights

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Space Farmer Tom

Embark on a mission to save humanity in the year 2060. As Earth faces resource depletion, you'll lead scientists and farmers to cultivate food and gather resources on Mars, building a new home for mankind.

Highlights
  • Resource gathering on Mars
  • Food production simulation
  • Building a new homeland
  • Future Earth setting (AD 2060)
  • Scientific and farming missions
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This game takes place in AD 2060. Let me first explain the big and small scientific events that have taken place. Year 2020 Virtual reality became widespread, and its related technologies developed rapidly. Year 2025 "Virtual reality commute system became universalized, and VR game and porn addiction became a serious problem." Year 2030 "Artificial intelligence surpassed human intelligence, taking jobs away from people in many industries." "Universalization of technology that connects human brain to computers allowed to handle all things by thought alone" Year 2035 "Space bases were built on the moon and Mars, and so were research institutes, like the ones now in Antartica." "The world was united into one, and languages went extinct due to the technology that allows communication through thought transreceivers." Year 2040 All parts of body and organs could now be reproduced and transplanted. "Humans were no longer mortal, and the lookism completely vanished, as all body parts could now be remodeled." Year 2045 "Humans, conquering death and all diseases, began to suffer from depression." "A Chinese astronaut came into contact with aliens, but it was hard to communicate with them, due to aliens' lack of appropriate science and technology." Year 2050 "Memory could now be synchronized with devices while sleeping, allowing it to be saved/loaded whenever necessary." Even those who died by accident could revive by reloading the saved data. "People who were tired of long lives chose to create their own virtual world to live in, or to go into a deep sleep that lasts for hundreds of years" Year 2055 "Natural disasters occurred frequently due to the global warming, causing most island nations to disappear into the sea." "Humans could now communicate with aliens, and space travel became widespread." Year 2060 "The Earth is full of immortal human beings and is now deprived of resources to support them- including food, land and water." No great scientific advancement could overcome the power of nature. Earth no longer is a good planet to live in So… The mankind once again strive to find the alternative, using science and technology "A journey now begins in search of food and resources, for migration to a different planet." Along with the best scientists and farmers! Let's build the second homeland of mankind by producing food and collecting resources from the barren Mars! The future of the Earth lies on your hands!

About

RunKnights

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Did you know that running can also train your brain? Exercise like running isn’t just good for your body—it’s also great for your brain. It can boost memory, reduce the risk of dementia, and offer even more mental benefits. But let's face it—sticking with exercise is hard. It’s boring, it doesn’t last, and doing it alone can feel impossible. That’s where **RunKnights** comes in! RunKnights is a training game app designed to help you enjoy and stick with exercise. Train your Knights by running or walking, build the ultimate team, and take down the squishy, fat-based monsters called **Bunipuni** that plague the world! Key Features - Your Knights won’t be born, grow, or fight unless you move (run or walk). → Makes exercise something to look forward to! - View your workout history with detailed graphs → See your progress and stay motivated! - Team system for shared progress → It’s easier to stay committed with friends! - Chaotic 14 vs. 14 battles! → Surprisingly fun gameplay! - Includes a ranking feature! → Show off how hard you’ve worked! Download now and start a journey where running becomes something you actually enjoy!

Screenshots

Space Farmer Tom4 screens
RunKnights4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Space Farmer Tom at none against RunKnights's shown. Space Farmer Tom also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Space Farmer Tom sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RunKnights sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Farmer Tom ships an update every 4 days, RunKnights fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Space Farmer Tom versus RunKnights: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Farmer TomRunKnights
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size354 MB128 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDay7katsumi kobayashi

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Space Farmer Tom

One-time10
  • 310 gems$2.99
  • 550 gems$4.99
  • Starter Set 1$4.99
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  • Starter Set 2$8.99
  • 3,000+3,000 gems$24.99
  • Limited time sale! Special Workman 3$24.99
  • Rare Herb Set 1$41.99
  • Rare Ores Set 1$41.99
  • Rare Herb Set 2$84.99
  • Rare Ores Set 2$84.99
4 purchases

RunKnights

Subscriptions2
  • Switch-On Pass (3 Months)$1.993 Months
  • Switch-On Pass (1 Year)$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • Knight Box Expansion (+10)$0.99
  • Knight Box Expansion (+50)$3.99

Questions

Is Space Farmer Tom free?
Space Farmer Tom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RunKnights free?
RunKnights is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Space Farmer Tom or RunKnights have ads?
RunKnights shows ads; Space Farmer Tom does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Farmer Tom or RunKnights?
Space Farmer Tom ships an update every 4 days, and RunKnights fortnightly. Most recently, Space Farmer Tom was updated on October 24, 2026 and RunKnights on October 12, 2026.

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