# Gravity Runner vs AQ

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gravity Runner | AQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-runner/id1286785908/reviews) | [4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aq-first-contact/id1321816752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 76.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stewart Thomson](https://appshunter.io/developer/816337746) | [Seven Point Red Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033025675) |

## What reviewers say

### Gravity Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-runner/id1286785908)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Developer | $0.99 | one-time |


### AQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aq-first-contact/id1321816752)

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Credits + Cells | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crate Cache | $1.99 | one-time |
| New player offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ship pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Credits + Battleship Cells | $1.99 | one-time |
| Credits + Titan Cells | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Credits Sale! | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ship Parts Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Hyperion Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Credits Sale! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Credits Sale! | $25.99 | one-time |
| Huge Credits | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great fun and enjoyable
- 🚀 Fast progression possible
- 💡 High ship customizability
- 👍 Not pay-to-win
- 👍 Good coop and multiplayer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Annoying notification marker
- 😞 Impossible to play without spending
- 🐛 Server issues / Can't log in
- 🐛 Misleading game description (PVP focus)
- 🐛 Players griefing new players

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add Russian language
- More content diversity
- Dedicated mining ships
- Ships with mining bonus
- Direct resource/chip exchange


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*