Comparison

Honkai Impact 3rd vs Prism Runner

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

Head to head
About

Honkai Impact 3rd

Embark on a sci-fi adventure with stunning 3D graphics and dynamic combat. Team up with unique characters to explore new worlds and uncover mysteries. Experience an epic story with immersive events and a talented voice cast.

Highlights
  • 3D cel-shaded graphics
  • Real-time action combat
  • Infinite combo system
  • Intersecting storylines
  • Flexible team compositions
  • LITE system for daily tasks
  • New open maps
Features
Currently charting
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This game includes optional in-game purchases, including random virtual items. Honkai Impact 3rd is a sci-fi adventure action game developed by HoYoverse. 3D cel-shaded graphics, 3D combat with free jumping, infinite comboing, tight controls... Experience next-gen real-time action! An original tale told across media, immersive in-stage events, and a star-studded voice cast... Become part of the legend! The crisis on Earth has subsided for now, while a new adventure on Mars unfolds. Meet Valkyries with distinct personalities and explore the mysteries of Martian civilization together. Hyperion command system ready. Processing login request... Verified! Attention, all units! Safety latch disengaged, download engine initiating high-density energy transfer. Logging in in 10, 9, 8... "Captain on the bridge." From today onwards, you are our Captain. Please team up with us to fight for all that is beautiful in the world! In the shadow of Honkai, civilizations face one crisis after another; it's up to brave girls to fight to protect the world. However, this world is far, far bigger than you and I imagined... [Intersecting storylines! Adventure with friends new and old!] After Kiana fell into a slumber, friends from different planets gather for different reasons to uncover the secrets of Mars. [Classic action gaming! Flexible team compositions!] Diverse team compositions and combat strategies provide more possibilities in play. Fight together for all that's beautiful! [Take a break! LITE system makes daily tasks easy.] If you want a vacation like Theresa, use HOHO Vacation Tickets to sweep missions and claim rewards! [Upgraded visuals! New open maps to dive into!] Meticulous attention to lighting, texture, and other details creates a playable anime movie. Explore newly opened locations, enjoy immersive cinematics, and experience the allure of next-gen graphics!

About

Prism Runner

Experience a neon-fueled endless runner with fast-paced action. Shift dimensions, dodge obstacles, and collect gems to achieve high scores. Compete globally on leaderboards and unlock achievements in this retro-inspired game.

Highlights
  • Dimension shifting gameplay
  • Obstacle dodging
  • Gem collection for score boost
  • Combo chaining
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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One tap to fly. One tap to shift. Three colors between you and oblivion. Prism Runner is a one-handed arcade dodger built around a single electric idea: the world only hurts you when you match its color. Tap left to thrust, tap right to shift between cyan, magenta, and yellow — slip through obstacles in the wrong dimension, collect crystals in the right one, and chain shifts into combos that bend reality itself. This is the fully redesigned Prism Runner — rebuilt from the ground up with a living world that changes as you fly. A JOURNEY THROUGH 12 WORLDS Every run is a voyage. Drift through painted nebulas, dive into crystal caves, skim a synthwave neon grid, survive the lightning of the Void Storm, chase auroras, ride the heat of the Ember Sky, glide through moonlit forests, cherry blossom gardens, and swaying kelp. Each biome is hand-painted, each has its own music, and each hunts you with its own hazard — falling stalactites, sweeping lasers, solar flares, fireballs, lightning columns, and more. CHARGE YOUR POWERS Collect gems in each color to charge dimension powers: - HYPERDRIVE — outrun everything in a streak of light - SHIELD — fly untouchable through the chaos - MAGNET — pull every crystal on screen into your wake Chain a 10x combo to awaken PRISM MODE, where every color belongs to you. Find a rare rainbow crystal for a 100x windfall — then follow its trail to the pot of gold. BOOSTS, MYSTERY, AND CHAOS Ghost through walls. Split into a prism clone. Fracture time itself. Unleash the Maelstrom. Crack mystery boxes for surprises — including anti-gravity, where the sky becomes the floor and your instincts betray you. A NEW CHALLENGE EVERY DAY - DAILY CHALLENGE — one seeded run, one shot, a global leaderboard, and your best ghost racing beside you - TIME TRIAL — score multipliers surge as the clock runs out - ZEN — no death, just flow - PRACTICE — rehearse the late game from any score - Daily quests, login streaks, and weekend events keep every session fresh MADE TO BE FAIR Every hazard telegraphs before it strikes. Color-blind shape glyphs are always on. Reduce Motion is respected. Your progress syncs through iCloud, and Game Center tracks 14 achievements and global leaderboards. Free to play. Optional ads you can switch off forever. No energy systems, no timers, no paywalls on skill. Three colors. Twelve worlds. One more run.

Screenshots

Honkai Impact 3rd4 screens
Prism Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Prism Runner at every 2 days against Honkai Impact 3rd's every 2 months. Prism Runner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Honkai Impact 3rd's advantage is ratings volume (47K vs 1) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Honkai Impact 3rd sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Prism Runner sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prism Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Honkai Impact 3rd has 47K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Honkai Impact 3rd ships an update every 2 months, Prism Runner every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Honkai Impact 3rd versus Prism Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonkai Impact 3rdPrism Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (47K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings47K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.1 GB157 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCOGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.Robert Galbraith

Customer experience

Honkai Impact 3rd

All ratings46,621 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews529 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative23.8%

Prism Runner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Honkai Impact 3rd

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent server connectivity
  • Progress reset after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more playable male characters
  • Improve camera controls and targeting
  • Increase energy/stamina recovery rate
  • Streamline UI and menu navigation
  • Expand open-world exploration

Prism Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Honkai Impact 3rd

One-time10
  • 65 B-Chips$0.99
  • 330 Crystal Bundle$4.99
  • 330 B-Chips$4.99
Show 7 more
  • 660+50 Crystals$9.99
  • 990 B-Chips$14.99
  • 1320+110 Crystals$19.99
  • 1,320 B-Chips$19.99
  • 1,980 B-Chips$29.99
  • 3300+560 Crystals$49.99
  • 6600+1488 Crystals$99.99
7 purchases

Prism Runner

One-time7
  • Ghost Mode$0.99
  • Prism Clone$1.99
  • Time Fracture$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Dimensional Maelstrom$2.99
  • Unlock All Boosts$4.99
  • Pro Edition$9.99

Questions

Is Honkai Impact 3rd free?
Honkai Impact 3rd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prism Runner free?
Prism Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Honkai Impact 3rd or Prism Runner?
Prism Runner is rated higher. Honkai Impact 3rd averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while Prism Runner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Honkai Impact 3rd or Prism Runner have ads?
Both Honkai Impact 3rd and Prism Runner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Honkai Impact 3rd or Prism Runner?
Honkai Impact 3rd ships an update every 2 months, and Prism Runner every 2 days. Most recently, Honkai Impact 3rd was updated on November 14, 2026 and Prism Runner on October 30, 2026.

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