Comparison

Gravity Runner vs AQ

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

Head to head
About

Gravity Runner

Navigate a futuristic world by flipping gravity to dodge obstacles like walls, lasers, and enemies. Shoot targets to gain points and climb the leaderboards in this addictive endless runner.

Highlights
  • Gravity flipping mechanic
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Enemy shooting for points
  • High score tracking
  • Leaderboard integration
  • Futuristic endless runner gameplay
Features
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Flip your way to the highest score! AVOID OBSTACLES: How far can you get? Flip gravity to avoid walls, lasers, drops and enemies in this crazy futuristic endless runner. SCORE BIG: Can you get the high score? Survive for as long as you can by avoiding object and shooting enemies.  tip: every enemy you shoot gains you points ;) SHOW OFF: Get the highest score you can and see how far up the leaderboard you can get. music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj-1hPiRdhI

About

AQ

Command a growing fleet of customizable starships in this real-time space strategy MMO. Engage in epic battles, explore the galaxy, build your base, and forge alliances with players worldwide. Compete in PvP, PvE, and live events to conquer sectors and earn rewards.

Highlights
  • Epic space fleet battles with customizable ships
  • Real-time PvP and co-op multiplayer
  • Cross-platform MMO play (mobile/PC)
  • PvE missions and open-world exploration
  • Resource management and base building
  • Alliance warfare and territory capture
  • In-depth crafting and equipment upgrades
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Command the Stars in AQ: First Contact – The Ultimate Space Strategy MMO! Take your place as Commander in this thrilling real-time strategy (RTS) space game. Start with a single Corvette and build your war fleet into an unstoppable armada of Titan-class starships. Customize your ships with powerful weapons, advanced upgrades, and unique abilities to conquer the galaxy in this online multiplayer game. FEATURES - Epic Space Fleet Battles: Create and upgrade your fleet with Corvettes, Destroyers, Battleships, and massive Titans, each fully customizable with sci-fi weaponry and tech. - Real-Time PvP & Co-op: Join intense 3v3 multiplayer battles or team up with friends in guilds and alliances to dominate the galaxy. - Cross-Platform MMO: Play with players worldwide on mobile or PC. Sync your progress and never miss a moment in this sci-fi strategy MMO. - PvE & Exploration: Take on space pirates, raiders, and xeno invaders in campaign missions, then explore vast open-world space zones for resources, rare loot, and new tech. - Resource Management and Base Building: Mine, salvage, and manage resources. Upgrade your space station, build mines, fighter hangars, and shield generators to defend your territory. - Alliance Warfare: Join or create corporations, declare war, forge alliances, and capture strategic outposts and sectors to expand your influence. - Events & Rewards: Compete in daily and weekly live events for legendary rewards. - In-Depth Crafting: Upgrade equipment, forge legendary weapons, and customize your arsenal for your personal playstyle. - Global Chat & Social Play: Plan strategies in global chat or create private channels for your alliance and friends. Experience the next generation of sci-fi warfare, base building, and interstellar conquest. Download now and command your fleet to victory in the ultimate space MMO RTS! Terms of Use: https://www.aqfirstcontact.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.aqfirstcontact.com/privacy

Screenshots

Gravity Runner4 screens
AQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Gravity Runner at every 4 days against AQ's every 2 months. Gravity Runner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). AQ's advantage is ratings volume (180 vs 15). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Gravity Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AQ sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Gravity Runner against 4.6 for AQ. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AQ has 180 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Gravity Runner's written reviews are positive against 76% of AQ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gravity Runner ships an update every 4 days, AQ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gravity Runner versus AQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGravity RunnerAQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15 ratings)4.6 (180 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better76.1% of reviews
Number of ratings15180 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB193 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperStewart ThomsonSeven Point Red Ltd

Customer experience

Gravity Runner

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AQ

All ratings180 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive76.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative17.4%

Bugs and requests

Gravity Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

AQ

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Market place notifications always on
  • Servers down / Can't log in
  • Weapons disappear when moved between ships
  • Accused of being an alt

Requested features

30 requests
  • Add Russian language
  • More content diversity
  • Dedicated mining ships
  • Ships with mining bonus
  • Direct resource/chip exchange
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  • Chat translator
  • Actual 'help' section in guide
  • More small ships or fewer large ships in fleets
  • Retreat function
  • Small chance for credits from 'trader stuck' drone mission
  • Improved graphics and animations
  • More ships
  • More diversity (campaign)
  • More ships in one fleet
  • Bomber bays
  • Fighter bays
  • Proper carrier class ship
  • EMP cell/fitting
  • Bounty missions
  • Escort trader missions
  • Delivery missions
  • More lore
  • NPCs with dialogue/benefits
  • Planets to trade/fight over
  • Improve ship repair speed
  • Improve max ships in one fleet
  • Direct control of ships in battle
  • Autonomous technology research
  • Improve space station interactivity
  • Improve graphics

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gravity Runner

One-time1
  • Support Developer$0.99
16 purchases

AQ

One-time16
  • Tiny Credits$0.99
  • Credits + Cells2 variants$1.99
  • Crate Cache$1.99
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  • New player offer$1.99
  • Ship pack$1.99
  • Credits + Battleship Cells$1.99
  • Credits + Titan Cells$1.99
  • Small Credits$1.99
  • Medium Credits$5.99
  • Medium Credits Sale!$5.99
  • Ship Parts Pack$5.99
  • Hyperion Pack$5.99
  • Large Credits$9.99
  • Large Credits Sale!$9.99
  • Huge Credits Sale!$25.99
  • Huge Credits$25.99

Questions

Is Gravity Runner free?
Gravity Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AQ free?
AQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gravity Runner or AQ?
Gravity Runner and AQ are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 15 and 180 ratings respectively.
Do Gravity Runner or AQ have ads?
Neither Gravity Runner nor AQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gravity Runner or AQ?
Gravity Runner ships an update every 4 days, and AQ every 2 months. Most recently, Gravity Runner was updated on October 15, 2026 and AQ on October 14, 2026.

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