Comparison

MetroLand vs Nova Run

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

Head to head
About

MetroLand

Experience a thrilling next-gen endless runner adventure through a vibrant city. Run, dash, and parkour through streets, rooftops, and tunnels, collecting gold and unlocking new areas and gadgets. Build your base and send robots on missions, even while offline.

Highlights
  • Run anytime, anywhere, even offline
  • Explore city streets, rooftops, and tunnels
  • Unlock new gadgets and areas
  • Earn rewards through seasonal XP
  • Build and manage your base with robots
  • Engage in arcade challenges
Features
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MetroLand is a top next-gen endless runner: - RUN ANYTIME, ANYWHERE: Enjoy the fun no matter where you are, and level up even if you are offline or into no wifi games. The action never stops! - EXPLORE THE CITY: Parkour in the streets, dash to the rooftops or dive into the underground tunnels as you help your running man dodge capture. - AN ENDLESS JOURNEY: Increase your score run after run, every step counts, even offline! Score enough & gold rush to unlock new gadgets and action packed areas! - METROLAND MANIA: Rack up XP points while running each season to earn amazing rewards. Unlock even better rewards and exclusive bonuses by purchasing the Gold Pass. - BUILD YOUR BASE: Build rooms and fun robots, send them on missions and grab loot. All of it while you are offline or work on your score! - BOOST YOUR GAME: New areas and action packed arcade challenges unlock over time, giving you new playgrounds to jump, dash, dodge and parkour with your band of rebels

About

Nova Run

Features
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Nova Run is a fast, addictive 3D endless runner set in a glowing neon world. Sprint forward, dodge obstacles, and see how far you can go! Tap to jump, double-jump in the air, and hold to slide under danger. The further you run, the faster it gets — every run is a new challenge and a new chance to beat your record. FEATURES • Simple one-touch controls — easy to learn, hard to master • Smooth 3D neon graphics and satisfying speed • Collect coins and spend them on upgrades • Power-ups: magnet, shield, double coins, higher jumps • Unlock and switch between different characters • Level up through stages and pick where to start • Daily rewards and missions to keep you coming back • Revive and keep your run going with rewarded boosts • Play offline, anywhere, anytime • Available in 10 languages Think you have the reflexes? Start running and chase that high score now! Nova Run is free to play. It contains optional ads and in-app purchases (remove ads, coin and gem packs).

Screenshots

MetroLand4 screens
Nova Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nova Run at none against MetroLand's 10. Nova Run also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). MetroLand's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. MetroLand sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Nova Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetroLand ships an update every 6 weeks, Nova Run weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MetroLand versus Nova Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetroLandNova Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (236 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings236 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size217 MB40 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperKilooErol YAMAN

Bugs and requests

MetroLand

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Character falling through the surface
  • Game freezes and lags
  • Energy meter timer not working correctly
  • App crashes on startup
  • Lagging and freezing after update

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add new characters (e.g., Jack, Zack, Dash, Bolt)
  • Add new game modes
  • Save progress on Apple account
  • Exchange character tokens for chips/coins
  • Add iCloud support
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  • Add French translation
  • Add Turkish language support
  • Improve camera angles
  • Add more content (characters, power-ups, bots, areas)
  • Allow hacking more than one vault at a time

Nova Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MetroLand

One-time10
  • Piggy Bank$0.99
  • Flash offer!$2.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
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  • Chip Pile$4.99
  • Season Pass$5.99
  • Unlock all runners$8.99
  • Chip Case$9.99
  • Chip Trunk$19.99
  • Chip Stash$49.99
  • Chip Vault$99.99
None

Nova Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetroLand free?
MetroLand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nova Run free?
Nova Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MetroLand or Nova Run have ads?
Both MetroLand and Nova Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, MetroLand or Nova Run?
MetroLand ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nova Run weekly. Most recently, MetroLand was updated on October 21, 2026 and Nova Run on October 11, 2026.

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