Comparison

Rocket Quest Lite 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

Rocket Quest Lite

Guide a character with a jetpack through outer space in this arcade-style game. Enjoy varying speed settings and multiple game tracks as you progress through increasingly challenging levels. Discover surprises and embark on an interstellar adventure.

Highlights
  • Jetpack navigation
  • Outer space setting
  • Multiple speed settings
  • Six game tracks (full version)
  • Progressive difficulty
Features
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Emu is back! But this time he got a jet pack and finds himself in outer space. This quirky version of an old arcade game will keep you entertained for hours with different speed settings and six different game tracks on the full version. Start off easy and work your way up and discover the surprises Emu has in store. So, Emu is packed and ready to skyrocket through the galaxies. He just needs your quick fingers to guide him on his adventure. Download now and start playing. Check out all the other apps from Tim O's Studios

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

Rocket Quest Lite3 screens
Mega Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rocket Quest Lite at none against Mega Run's 9. Rocket Quest Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Mega Run's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 37). On price, rating 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. Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Rocket Quest Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Rocket Quest Lite against 3.9 for Mega Run. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Run has 1.2K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Rocket Quest Lite's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mega Run's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Rocket Quest Lite versus Mega Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocket Quest LiteMega Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (37 ratings) — better3.9 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better78.8% of reviews
Number of ratings371.2K — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS4.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCGet Set Games

Customer experience

Rocket Quest Lite

All ratings37 ratings
Positive62.2%
Neutral16.2%
Negative21.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mega Run

All ratings1,197 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.1%
Written reviews2,031 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.8%

Bugs and requests

Rocket Quest Lite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

Rocket Quest Lite

No in-app purchases

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 Rocket Quest Lite free?
Rocket Quest Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mega Run free?
Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rocket Quest Lite or Mega Run?
Rocket Quest Lite is rated higher. Rocket Quest Lite averages 3.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Mega Run averages 3.9 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Rocket Quest Lite or Mega Run have ads?
Mega Run shows ads; Rocket Quest Lite does not.

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