# RUNNER vs Magnates

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RUNNER at none against Magnates's 5. RUNNER also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magnates sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. RUNNER asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for RUNNER against 5.0 for Magnates. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUNNER | Magnates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-preamble/id1628455831/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnates/id6757449681/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Truant Pixel LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1628455833) | [Yadprowin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867051040) |

## What reviewers say

### RUNNER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runner-preamble/id1628455831)

Experience a future-noir visual novel set on a colony world. Follow the story of a former smuggler navigating corporate life and events leading to a larger narrative. Features a fully voiced interactive story, unlockable art, and a vaporwave soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Future-noir visual novel, Interactive narrative, Fully voiced, Unlockable CGs, Vaporwave soundtrack

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magnates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magnates/id6757449681)

Build an oil empire in this idle tycoon game. Manage assets, trade companies, and research upgrades to maximize profits and become an oil magnate. The game offers a strategic business simulation experience.

**Highlights:** Build an oil company empire, Control various assets, Buy and sell companies, Research and upgrade output, Generate extra profits

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cluster of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Landfill of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUNNER free?

RUNNER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magnates free?

Magnates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RUNNER or Magnates?

RUNNER and Magnates are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do RUNNER or Magnates have ads?

Magnates shows ads; RUNNER does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*