Comparison

Planet simulation vs Atom Runner

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

Head to head
About

Planet simulation

Design and build your own solar system with various stars. Explore the fascinating world of gravity and recreate celestial bodies. A relaxing game for your spare time.

Highlights
  • Create your own solar system
  • Simulate gravity
  • Design with various stars
  • Reproduce celestial bodies
  • Relaxing gameplay
Features
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Enjoy world of gravity! Planet simulation game can also reproduce solar system. Create the universe with various stars. You may be able to recreate the solar system. In spare time or boring time, it is a recommended game. This game is the 2nd iOS game for the Web Game Site "DAN-BALL"

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!

Screenshots

Planet simulation4 screens
Atom Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Atom Runner at 5.0 against Planet simulation's 3.9. Atom Runner also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Planet simulation's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Atom Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet simulation has 164 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Planet simulation's written reviews are positive against 100% of Atom Runner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planet simulation ships an update every 7 months, Atom Runner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Planet simulation versus Atom Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet simulationAtom Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (164 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings164 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAN-BALLheroRocket() Games LLC

Customer experience

Planet simulation

All ratings164 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews346 reviews
Positive74.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative16.8%

Atom Runner

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

Bugs and requests

Planet simulation

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Planets sometimes disappear or behave erratically
  • App crashes or freezes occasionally
  • Scaling and scrolling issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more celestial objects (black holes, supernovas, etc.)
  • Allow for more complex orbits and binary systems
  • Implement a save/load feature for solar systems
  • Add a tutorial or help section
  • Integrate with educational resources on astronomy

Atom Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Planet simulation

No in-app purchases

None

Atom Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Planet simulation free?
Planet simulation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Atom Runner free?
Atom Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Planet simulation or Atom Runner?
Atom Runner is rated higher. Planet simulation averages 3.9 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Atom Runner averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Planet simulation or Atom Runner have ads?
Both Planet simulation and Atom Runner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Planet simulation or Atom Runner?
Planet simulation ships an update every 7 months, and Atom Runner every 4 days. Most recently, Planet simulation was updated on September 28, 2026 and Atom Runner on September 13, 2026.

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