Comparison

Run Squish vs Atomic Spider

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

Head to head
About

Run Squish

Tap cartoon monsters to squish them in a burst of color and goo. Score bonuses by squishing as many as possible quickly, but be aware that the monsters will fight back. Unlock new environments and experiences as you play.

Highlights
  • Tap to squish monsters
  • Score bonuses for speed
  • Monsters fight back
  • Unlockable Halloween experiences
  • Fun combo system
  • Easy to learn gameplay
Features
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An assortment of Halloween monsters have gotten loose! Visit unique environments and squish them to curb the outbreak! Tap a monster to squish in a cartoon burst of color and goo. Squish as many as possible in the shortest amount of time to score bonuses. But watch out, because the monsters will fight back! - Don't let the Gooey Ghosts slime you! - These Vampire Bats have been feeding... and they bite! - See the creatures of Eyeball Land bounce to the music hypnotically, and attack your mind! The Ghosts, Eyeballs, and Vampire levels have returned for Halloween. And now, they fight back! • Three squishable halloween monsters and environments • Fun combo system to earn insanely high scores • Balance your high score with survival as monsters attack you • Many small game balancing, graphics updates, and other improvements • Tutorial for new players • Easy to learn gameplay • Get ridiculously high scores as your skill improves • Unlock three "Hall-o-ween" experiences as you play. Thank you for playing, and please let us know of any issues, questions, or ideas you have! More content coming soon, including a never-before-released Winter course, and the return of Springtime levels.

About

Atomic Spider

Control a genetically engineered spider to defend the universe from alien invaders. Engage in intense touchscreen combat across over 50 levels filled with unique monsters and challenging bosses.

Highlights
  • Touchscreen combat mechanics
  • 50+ challenging levels
  • Unique monsters and bosses
  • Bright vector-style visuals
  • Alien invasion defense gameplay
Features
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You are an Atomic Spider! Created in a lab, you are now our universe's only hope to fend off alien interlopers from another dimension. Atomic Spider introduces a new touchscreen game mechanic married to intense gameplay and bright vector-style visuals. Battle your way through 50+ levels chock full of tricky monsters and bosses.

Screenshots

Run Squish4 screens
Atomic Spider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Atomic Spider at Free against Run Squish's $0.99. Atomic Spider also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Run Squish's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

Atomic Spider is free to download; Run Squish costs $0.99 up front. Atomic Spider sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Run Squish asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Run Squish against 5.0 for Atomic Spider. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Squish ships an update every 2 months, Atomic Spider every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Run Squish versus Atomic Spider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun SquishAtomic Spider
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (17 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB95 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperMetroplexWeb.comEasy 8 Software

Customer experience

Run Squish

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Atomic Spider

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Run Squish

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Atomic Spider

One-time1
  • Atomic Spider Deluxe$0.99

Questions

Is Run Squish free?
Run Squish costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atomic Spider free?
Atomic Spider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Run Squish or Atomic Spider?
Atomic Spider is rated higher. Run Squish averages 4.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Atomic Spider averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Run Squish or Atomic Spider have ads?
Atomic Spider shows ads; Run Squish does not.
Which is updated more often, Run Squish or Atomic Spider?
Run Squish ships an update every 2 months, and Atomic Spider every 6 days. Most recently, Run Squish was updated on October 7, 2026 and Atomic Spider on September 30, 2026.

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