Comparison

Atom Runner vs Pixel Demolish

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

Pixel Demolish

Strategically place towers to demolish falling blocks. Collect gold coins by grinding pixels to upgrade your towers and achieve victory in this engaging arcade game.

Highlights
  • Place towers
  • Tap to demolish blocks
  • Grind falling pixels
  • Collect gold coins
  • Upgrade towers
  • Win levels
Features
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Place your towers and tap on the falling blocks to demolish them. Grind all the falling pixels and collect gold coins to upgrade your towers and win.

Screenshots

Atom Runner4 screens
Pixel Demolish4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Atom Runner at 100% against Pixel Demolish's 27%. Atom Runner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Pixel Demolish's advantage is ratings volume (15K vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. Pixel Demolish sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Demolish has 15K 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 27% of Pixel Demolish's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atom Runner ships an update every 4 days, Pixel Demolish weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Atom Runner versus Pixel Demolish: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtom RunnerPixel Demolish
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.6 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better27.1% of reviews
Number of ratings515K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
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 MB250 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperheroRocket() Games LLCRollic Games

Customer experience

Atom Runner

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

Pixel Demolish

All ratings15,288 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews221 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral12.7%
Negative60.2%

Bugs and requests

Atom Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Pixel Demolish

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes
  • Paid ad removal not functioning properly
  • Inability to progress past certain levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • Endless/infinite mode
  • Customizable tower placement
  • Ability to disable upgrade prompts
  • More level variety and difficulty progression

In-app purchases

None

Atom Runner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pixel Demolish

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Atom Runner free?
Atom Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Demolish free?
Pixel Demolish is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Atom Runner or Pixel Demolish?
Atom Runner is rated higher. Atom Runner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pixel Demolish averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.
Do Atom Runner or Pixel Demolish have ads?
Both Atom Runner and Pixel Demolish show ads.
Which is updated more often, Atom Runner or Pixel Demolish?
Atom Runner ships an update every 4 days, and Pixel Demolish weekly. Most recently, Atom Runner was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pixel Demolish on October 21, 2026.

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