Atom Runner vs Solar Smash 2D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Infinite runner gameplay
- Collect quantum particles
- Double-jump ability
- 2D side-scroller format
- Hyper-realistic graphics
- High score challenges
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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!
Solar Smash 2D
Explore unique destruction mechanics in a space-themed sandbox. Break planets into pieces, control spaceships in epic battles, or design your own celestial bodies with custom physics.
- Unique destruction mechanics
- Break planets into pieces
- Physics-based planet movement
- Control and spawn spaceships
- Create space battles
- Draw custom planets
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Solar Smash 2D is a spin off from the original Solar Smash by the same developers, this game was designed to allow for different technology to be utilised and allow for unique destruction mechanics. It features the ability to break planets into pieces and each planet will float and move with its own physics, players can control or spawn in spaceships and create huge space battles, or you can draw in your own planet with any design you want. Indonesia (IGRS) Age Rating: 13+
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Atom Runner at none against Solar Smash 2D's 1. Atom Runner also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Solar Smash 2D's advantage is ratings volume (14K 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
Both are free to download. Solar Smash 2D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Atom Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Atom Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Solar Smash 2D has 14K 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 82% of Solar Smash 2D's.
Atom Runner ships an update every 4 days, Solar Smash 2D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Atom Runner | Solar Smash 2D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | 4.7 (14K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 82.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 252 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | heroRocket() Games LLC | PARADYME LIMITED |
Customer experience
Atom Runner
Solar Smash 2D
Bugs and requests
Atom Runner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Solar Smash 2D
Reported bugs
3 issues- Movement controls disappear when switching maps
- Soft-lock when controlling ships and resetting world
- Gem counter bug showing incorrect values
Requested features
6 requests- Add more ships and factions to spawn
- Allow controlling of larger ships and bosses
- Implement faction relationship editor
- Add pause, slow-motion, and speed up controls
- Expand custom planet creation tools
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- Introduce multiplayer mode
In-app purchases
Atom Runner
No in-app purchases
Solar Smash 2D
- AdFree$3.99
Questions
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