Comparison

RuneScape vs 57 Runner

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

Head to head
About

RuneScape

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure in a vast, evolving MMORPG world. Choose your path as a lone adventurer or raid with friends, mastering diverse skills and facing mythical creatures. Explore unique locations and interact with memorable characters in this enduring online experience.

Highlights
  • Vast open world exploration
  • Player-driven progression
  • Diverse skill system (29+ skills)
  • Versatile combat options
  • Rich NPC interactions
  • Player trading system
  • Optional membership for expanded content
Features
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EXPLORE A VAST MMORPG WORLD LIKE NO OTHER RuneScape is a high fantasy open world MMORPG. Explore an ever changing and evolving living world where new challenges, skills, and quests await. Featuring unprecedented player freedom, you choose how to play, adventure, and grow. PLAY YOUR WAY It's all up to you. Will you explore the world and embark on a risky raid with friends, or seek fame and fortune as a lone adventurer? Whether you’re the hero of daring quests, quietly tending to your farm, a legend risking it all against a high-level boss or simply a gentle soul spending a night at the circus, RuneScape is the perfect AFK second-screen game. Play how you want, the choice is yours! Warrior or wizard, farmer or cook – what type of hero will you be? ENDLESS DISCOVERY With a world and story that’s been growing for an incredible 20 years, RuneScape continues to thrill players with a magic packed adventure unlike any other. With 270 million installations and cross-playability on PC and mobile, join the hundreds of millions of people who have explored the fantastic and mystical world of Gielinor. UNFORGETTABLE ENCOUNTERS Make friends – and perhaps sometimes enemies – with a rich roster of memorable NPC characters. From lovable companions and friendly rogues, to deceitful villains and vengeful gods, the many faces of Gielinor offer a deep fantasy experience unlike anything else. A THRIVING WORLD Visit dozens and dozens of unique and striking locations, from the medieval city of Burthorpe and the tranquil harbours of Catherby, to the dangerous dragon filled expanses of the Wilderness or the barren and parched Kharidian Desert. Own your own port! Run your own farm! Make a pretty penny trading with players at The Grand Exchange… but be sure to keep your exotic wares safe in the Bank! POWERFUL SKILLS With 29 skills to master, what will you become? Will you be one with nature by perfecting Woodcutting, Fishing, Herblore and Cooking? Or perhaps you prefer to be creative with Crafting, Farming, Smithing and Construction? Maybe your tastes lay elsewhere – with Hunting, Divination, Invention or Runecrafting? Or does your soul yearn for action, with Magic, Summoning, Slayer and Dungeoneering? VERSATILE COMBAT Do you want to get up close and personal with a sharp blade in your hand? Or will you take a tactical approach and attack from range? Or perhaps your skills are more mystical, and you prefer the arena of magic? Defeat a dazzling assortment of foes including an unimaginable array of epic bosses. From demons to dragons and rock monsters to serpents, nightmares beyond your wildest imagination lay in wait. MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS RuneScape can be played for free, but also offers optional membership that unlocks even more thrilling content, including 8 additional skills, over 120 extra quests and access to the entire world map! Enjoy RuneScape at its best! JOIN OUR COMMUNITY Add your unique voice to our vibrant RuneScape community. Enjoy a strong connection to RuneScape's independent development team by joining them for regular livestreams and share ideas on the forums. We shape RuneScape together! RuneScape supports EN, FR, DE and PT-BR languages. Not Supported: iPhone 5S (and older), iPhone 6/6 Plus, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iPad Air (2013) Privacy Policy: https://legal.jagex.com/docs/policies/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://www.jagex.com/terms Do Not Sell Or Share My Personal Information: https://www.jagex.com/en-GB/terms/privacy#do-not-sell RuneScape is free to download and play, however, this game also offers players the opportunity to purchase in-game items such as Treasure keys. These keys can be used to unlock treasure chests, which contain random items. Please see the PEGI information page for more information: https://pegi.info/search-pegi?q=runescape

About

57 Runner

Features
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The heist is over. The escape is yours. Run through the streets of Hatton Garden in 57 Runner. Read the road ahead, switch lanes, jump and slide past obstacles, and collect diamonds as you chase your next personal best. FIND YOUR LOOK Browse the 57 wardrobe, rotate the characters and see them in motion. Combine outfits with masks or the signature 57 cap, then try the look in a free run before deciding what to equip. TRY THE SPECIAL POWERS Explore Slow Motion, Invisibility, Shield and Double Diamonds in free, unscored trials. See each effect on your character, then take it onto the street. Trial pickups and scores stay separate from your saved progress. PLAY YOUR WAY Start a practice run without a purchase. Adjust music and effects separately, choose your haptic preference, and pause when you need a break. One more run. One cleaner escape. How far can you get?

Screenshots

RuneScape4 screens
57 Runner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 57 Runner at none against RuneScape's shown. RuneScape's advantage is chart position (#52 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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. RuneScape sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month and 57 Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
RuneScape versus 57 Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuneScape57 Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#52 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB288 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJagexxavier barlow

Bugs and requests

RuneScape

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes during character creation
  • Unresponsive tapping and input issues
  • Dialogue and quest progression problems
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS devices
  • Networking and server connection issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable UI and interface
  • Improved touch controls and navigation
  • Better optimization for tablets and larger screens
  • Joystick or controller support
  • More tutorials and guidance for new players

57 Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

RuneScape

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Membership + Trial7 Days trial$10.991 Month
  • 1 Month Membership$12.491 Month
  • 1 Month Membership2 variants$14.991 Month
One-time6
  • 1 Day Membership$0.99
  • 3 Day Membership$1.99
  • 7 Day Membership$3.99
Show 3 more
  • 1 RuneScape Bond$8.99
  • 3 RuneScape Bonds$26.95
  • 10 RuneScape Bonds$89.99
10 purchases

57 Runner

One-time10
  • The Wrestler$0.49
  • The Horse$0.49
  • 57 Cap$0.49
Show 7 more
  • The Pig$0.49
  • Slow Motion$4.99
  • Double Diamonds$4.99
  • Shield$4.99
  • Invisibility$4.99
  • Permanent Magnet$6.99
  • Special Outfit Bundle$9.99

Questions

Is RuneScape free?
RuneScape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 57 Runner free?
57 Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RuneScape or 57 Runner have ads?
RuneScape shows ads; 57 Runner does not.
Which is updated more often, RuneScape or 57 Runner?
RuneScape ships an update every 3 weeks, and 57 Runner every 3 weeks. Most recently, RuneScape was updated on November 14, 2026 and 57 Runner on November 6, 2026.

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