Comparison

Atom Runner vs Factory World

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

Factory World

Build and manage your own industrial empire by tapping to buy land and connect production chains. Develop various factories, from oil wells to toy production, to earn idle profit even when offline. Strategize your business growth to become a manufacturing tycoon.

Highlights
  • Tap to buy land tiles
  • Connect production chains
  • Develop various factories
  • Earn idle profit offline
  • Business strategy development
  • Simple tap controls
Features
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This game is very easy to control and incredibly enjoyable to play. Just tap on land tiles to buy them. Be sure to look for production properties - they connect into production chains and begin to earn you money. Build your first tap tap factory and develop your business strategy of idle factory management in the new best manager game. Become the head of the factories inc. Develop your own oil wells factory, get into idle digging and idle factory business. Build toy factory, dig deep for mining, buy territory for industry development. Connect roads to make manufacturing work and develop your industry! Produce any goods you want, become a business tycoon and receive idle profit in the new challenging factory simulator game Factory World! Game features: - Addictive gameplay - Wide chain of game mechanics - Your industry gets idle cash even when you are offline - Beautiful animation - Simple controls - A lot of biomes producing unique products - Exciting gaming sessions Start your money making business in the one of the beautiful and relaxing games!

Screenshots

Atom Runner4 screens
Factory World4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Atom Runner at 100% against Factory World's 31%. Atom Runner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Factory World's advantage is ratings volume (25K 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. Factory World sells 6 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Factory World has 25K 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 31% of Factory World's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atom Runner ships an update every 4 days, Factory World every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Atom Runner versus Factory World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtom RunnerFactory World
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.7 (25K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better30.9% of reviews
Number of ratings525K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 months
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 MB349 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperheroRocket() Games LLCAI Games FZ

Customer experience

Atom Runner

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

Factory World

All ratings24,717 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews340 reviews
Positive30.9%
Neutral10.6%
Negative58.5%

Bugs and requests

Atom Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Factory World

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ads still appearing after purchasing ad removal
  • Progress reset for some users after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and regions to explore
  • Ability to restart or reset the game
  • More strategic depth and customization options
  • Improved offline earnings calculation

In-app purchases

None

Atom Runner

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Factory World

One-time6
  • Small stack of tickets$2.49
  • Medium stack of tickets$6.99
  • No Ads in Idle Factory world$9.99
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  • Special offer with tickets$10.99
  • Special offer$11.99
  • Big stack of tickets$19.99

Questions

Is Atom Runner free?
Atom Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Factory World free?
Factory World is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Atom Runner or Factory World?
Atom Runner is rated higher. Atom Runner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Factory World averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.
Do Atom Runner or Factory World have ads?
Both Atom Runner and Factory World show ads.
Which is updated more often, Atom Runner or Factory World?
Atom Runner ships an update every 4 days, and Factory World every 2 months. Most recently, Atom Runner was updated on October 17, 2026 and Factory World on October 27, 2026.

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