Comparison

Diversion vs Mega Run

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

Head to head
About

Diversion

Embark on a thrilling platform running adventure with hundreds of levels and characters to unlock. Navigate diverse worlds, overcome challenging obstacles, and engage in boss battles. Experience dynamic gameplay that changes with every play.

Highlights
  • 255+ levels of platform running action
  • 9 unique worlds
  • 700+ unlockable characters
  • Boss battles
  • Hover board gameplay
  • Diverse obstacles and hazards
Features
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Like platform games? Like running games? Well, you're gonna luv Diversion: 700+ characters, 300+ Levels, 9 Worlds - one touch! - Millions of players world-wide!! - 700+ fully-animated playable characters to unlock and collect - 300+ Levels of platform running action - 9 Unique Worlds including the Endless Bonus World - Boss battles! - Different every time you play! HOVER WORLD LEVELS: Cruise around on your hover board collecting gems, or jump off and run around in this free roaming world. Be amazed at what you can do : run, jump, climb, hang, swim, zip, slide, and even fly! As you progress through levels you'll unlock more challenging gameplay and hazards, including: spikes, chasms, zip-lines, slides, ledges, holes, buttons, spiderbots, bouncer bombs, water, laser walls, meteors, security drones, aliens, mutant sharks, chompers, stompers, lava, steam vents, blast vents, reversers, stoppers, portals, spike rollers, and more! 300+ challenging levels will require timing and puzzle solving skills to complete and unlock the hundreds of playable characters including: Ninja, Alien, Rocket, Karate, Robo, 60s, Zombie, Burglar, Tiger, Egyptian and even the Freaky Chicken and Future Banana! Will this be your next Diversion?

About

Mega Run

Embark on an epic platforming adventure to rescue kidnapped siblings. Explore vibrant worlds, collect coins and gems, and utilize explosive powerups. Unlock new characters and uncover hundreds of secrets across dozens of challenging stages.

Highlights
  • Eye-popping cartoon graphics
  • Epic platform action
  • Simple tap control
  • Hundreds of stages and worlds
  • Hundreds of secrets and collectables
  • 28 explosive powerups
  • Unlockable characters
Features
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“This sequel is not to be missed” - IGN App Store Best of 2012! From the creators of the #1 hit Mega Jump! "One of the best games on the platform." - Apple'N'Apps "The most addictive platformer yet... Close to a perfect sequel." – AppAdvice “It’s a joy to play and easy to get wrapped up in, just by virtue of how savagely it slays every point of design possible in a modern runner.” - Touch Arcade "Offers all the thrills and spills a side-scrolling platform game should" - Macworld "This game will keep you happy the entire time you're playing. Not just smiling, but genuinely happy." - Gamezebo “Mobile gaming done right” - Inside Mobile Apps “Mega Run bursts with life and doesn’t pull its punches” - App Spy STORY Redford’s brother and sister have been kidnapped by a mysterious monster and taken far away! Join Redford on an amazing adventure across multiple worlds and dozens of challenging stages. Find Redford’s lost family and discover new worlds to explore by following the trail of stolen coins and Forest Gems! Mega Run - Redford’s Adventure is an epic platform game complete with an incredible cast of characters, fantastical landscapes to explore, and stacks of explosive powerups! FEATURES - Eye-popping cartoon graphics! - Epic platform action! - Simple tap control designed to work perfectly with your touch screen! - Hundreds of stages over multiple worlds! - Hundreds of secrets and collectables! - 28 explosive powerups! - Unlock hilarious new characters! - New limited-time characters added every month! - Game Center achievements & leaderboards - Regular free updates! Over 12 million players! Join us on the Mega Run - Redford’s Adventure Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/megarun Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/megarungame

Screenshots

Diversion4 screens
Mega Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Diversion at 4.7 against Mega Run's 3.9. Diversion also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (93% vs 79%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Diversion sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Diversion holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Diversion's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mega Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Diversion versus Mega Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiversionMega Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better3.9 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews — better78.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better1.2K
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size323 MB160 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEzone.comGet Set Games

Customer experience

Diversion

All ratings1,362 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews890 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%

Mega Run

All ratings1,195 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.1%
Written reviews2,031 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.8%

User reviews

Diversion

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Unique and creative visuals
  • 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
  • 🕰️ Nostalgic and memorable gameplay
  • 💯 Excellent value for the price
  • 🎮 Highly addictive and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding the game again after a long time
  • 🕹️ Hover world controls can be frustrating
  • 💰 Desire for more free content/levels

Mega Run

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and colorful graphics
  • 💎 Challenging to collect all gems
  • 🕹️ Simple and easy to control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when using certain power-ups
  • 🔁 Repetitive level designs
  • 💰 In-app purchases can get expensive
  • 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating at times

Bugs and requests

Diversion

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Audio issues after updates
  • Compatibility problems with newer OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to save progress and continue later
  • Improved hover world controls and mechanics
  • Multiplayer or competitive modes

Mega Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not unlocking despite meeting requirements
  • Invisible obstacles causing unexpected deaths
  • Game freezing or crashing on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to save progress and resume later
  • Option to control character movement manually
  • Achievements and leaderboards integration

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Diversion

One-time6
  • 10,000 Gem Pack$3.99
  • 10 Save Tokens$3.99
  • 100,000 Gem Pack$6.99
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  • 100 Save Tokens$6.99
  • 1,000,000 Gem Pack$29.99
  • 1000 Save Tokens$29.99
9 purchases

Mega Run

One-time9
  • Small MP Bundle$1.99
  • Small Bag of Coins$1.99
  • Medium MP Bundle$4.99
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  • Medium Bag of Coins$4.99
  • Buy Everything$6.99
  • Super MP Bundle$19.99
  • Super Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Mega MP Bundle$49.99
  • Mega Bag of Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Diversion free?
Diversion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mega Run free?
Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Diversion or Mega Run?
Diversion is rated higher. Diversion averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Mega Run averages 3.9 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Diversion or Mega Run have ads?
Mega Run shows ads; Diversion does not.
Which is updated more often, Diversion or Mega Run?
Diversion ships an update monthly, and Mega Run monthly. Most recently, Diversion was updated on September 23, 2026 and Mega Run on September 18, 2026.

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