Comparison

Atom Runner vs Planet Evolution

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

Head to head
About

Atom Runner

Race through a surreal quantum universe as a sub-atomic hero collecting particles. Utilize double-jump abilities to navigate a 2D side-scrolling landscape and achieve the highest score in this endless runner.

Highlights
  • Infinite runner gameplay
  • Collect quantum particles
  • Double-jump ability
  • 2D side-scroller format
  • Hyper-realistic graphics
  • High score challenges
Features
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Race against all odds at the sub-atomic level in this ultimate infinite runner game! Can you escape this quantum realm? - You are the ultimate sub-atomic hero! Save the universe by collecting rogue quantum particles! - Collect as many sub atomic particles as you can and earn points. Challenge your friends to see who can get the highest score! - Use your double-jump ability traverse the microscopic science-themed landscape filled with neutrons, protons, and electron particles Features: - Hyper-realistic graphics show a surreal and exciting quantum universe - Endless and infinite runner game; get the highest score - Classic platform game format with a sub-atomic twist; heavy jumping game in a 2D side scroller - Casual yet exciting game play - Designed exclusively for iOS - New game for 2020 If need a break from looking at periodic tables or your STEM class, or if you enjoy Temple Run, Super Mario, and science, this game is the perfect combo for you!

About

Planet Evolution

Build and decorate unique planets in space with beautiful objects. This relaxing idle game allows for strategic competition on real-time leaderboards. Collect coins, use upgrades and boosters, and continue progressing even when offline.

Highlights
  • Planet decoration and building
  • Incremental idle gameplay
  • Real-time leaderboard competition
  • Offline play
  • Upgrades and boosters
  • Prestige system
Features
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Planet Evolution: Idle Clicker is an easy-to-learn, simple and relaxing idle game in which you can decorate and build your own unique planets in different areas of the universe with beautiful objects. Perfect to escape the stressful everyday life for a few minutes or even for a longer time! However, if you want to do more than just relax, Planet Evolution: Idle Clicker lets you expand your strategic thinking and use tactics and flair to compete against other players who also want to get to the top of the real-time leaderboard. By simply tapping on the planet, you'll collect valuable coins and, bit by bit, increase the attraction to exciting objects flying around in space. If you're really clever, you'll use multiple fingers to collect coins even more effectively, to get the resources you need to build the planet as quickly as possible. However, Planet Evolution: Idle Clicker is not limited to just tapping, but also offers many exciting upgrades, special boosters and a unique prestige system to speed up your progress immeasurably and help you explore all areas of the universe. ● Endless free-to-play idle gameplay Planet Evolution: Idle Clicker offers endless fun, relaxation and competition. On your way to becoming an absolute gravity enthusiast, you will encounter some surprises that will sweeten your time and may even make you smile as you discover new areas of the universe. ● Keep collecting endlessly! You are very busy and have limited time to play? Don't worry, in Planet Evolution: Idle Clicker, you'll keep collecting diligently in your absence, so you can jump back in at any time. The wiser your previous choices for upgrades, boosters and other tools have been up to this point, the more resources your planet will have gathered for you in the meantime, so you can resume building right away at an increased pace. ● Play offline and for free! Planet Evolution: Idle Clicker can be played completely without an internet connection. Play offline - when and from where you want! We regularly deliver cool updates & new content for endless fun in space at home and on the go - online and offline! Download Planet Evolution: Idle Clicker now for free (free to play) and enrich the universe with your own unique planets! We at Leek & Ribs Games wish you a lot of fun but also relaxation while playing Planet Evolution: Idle Clicker! Privacy Policy: https://leekandribs.com/privacypolicy Terms of Service: https://leekandribs.com/termsofservice

Screenshots

Atom Runner4 screens
Planet Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Atom Runner at none against Planet Evolution's 10. Atom Runner also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Planet Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 5). 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. Planet Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Atom Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Atom Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Evolution has 29K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Atom Runner's written reviews are positive against 78% of Planet Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atom Runner ships an update every 4 days, Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Atom Runner versus Planet Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtom RunnerPlanet Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.8 (29K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better78.0% of reviews
Number of ratings529K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB284 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperheroRocket() Games LLCLeek & Ribs Games

Customer experience

Atom Runner

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Planet Evolution

All ratings29,421 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews354 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Atom Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Planet Evolution

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Prestige system issues
  • Inconsistent ad rewards
  • Disappearing offline earnings
  • Forced tab switching during upgrades

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more worlds/planets
  • Implement bulk upgrade options
  • Improve leaderboard functionality
  • Introduce more gameplay variety
  • Optimize performance on older devices

In-app purchases

None

Atom Runner

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Planet Evolution

One-time10
  • Black Holes S$0.99
  • Ad Tickets S$0.99
  • Ad Tickets M$1.99
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  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Special Offer$2.99
  • Ad Tickets L$2.99
  • Black Holes M$4.99
  • Black Holes L$9.99
  • Black Holes XL$19.99
  • Black Holes XXL$49.99

Questions

Is Atom Runner free?
Atom Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planet Evolution free?
Planet Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Atom Runner or Planet Evolution?
Atom Runner is rated higher. Atom Runner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Planet Evolution averages 4.8 from 29K ratings.
Do Atom Runner or Planet Evolution have ads?
Both Atom Runner and Planet Evolution show ads.
Which is updated more often, Atom Runner or Planet Evolution?
Atom Runner ships an update every 4 days, and Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Atom Runner was updated on September 13, 2026 and Planet Evolution on October 1, 2026.

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