Comparison

Mega Run vs 8 Bit Space

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

Head to head
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

About

8 Bit Space

Embark on an interstellar quest across 25 alien planets to uncover ancient relics and power a mysterious portal. Experience classic 8-bit platforming action with unique ZX Spectrum-inspired graphics. Explore freely and collect scattered gems.

Highlights
  • 8-bit ZX Spectrum graphics
  • Explore 25 alien planets
  • Collect valuable gems
  • Unlockable planets
  • Two difficulty levels
  • Classic platforming action
Features
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8 Bit Space is a 2D platformer inspired by games from the 8-bit era of gaming and with particular emphasis on the ZX Spectrum. OBJECTIVE A new star system has just been discovered. Within one of the systems is an ancient portal, its origins or where it leads are unknown. It looks to be powered by 5 relics. With the help of your ship's computer, Z.X. You have been tasked with uncovering these 5 relics and powering the portal to find out where it leads. Explore 25 alien planets in the search of your goal, valuable gems are also scattered within each planet, can you find them all? FEATURES * Unique 8 bit graphics using the ZX Spectrums colour palette. * All planets are unlocked, explore in any order you like. * Two difficulty levels, casual and normal. * Classic old skool platforming action. This is the full game with no ads or in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Mega Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mega Run at Free against 8 Bit Space's $1.99. Mega Run also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 46 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 5). 8 Bit Space's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). On 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

Mega Run is free to download; 8 Bit Space costs $1.99 up front. Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. 8 Bit Space asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

8 Bit Space holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Run has 1.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Mega Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of 8 Bit Space's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mega Run ships an update monthly, 8 Bit Space every 46 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Mega Run versus 8 Bit Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMega Run8 Bit Space
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.9 (1.2K ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 46 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS18.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGet Set GamesSimon Turner

Customer experience

Mega Run

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

8 Bit Space

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

8 Bit Space

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

8 Bit Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mega Run free?
Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 8 Bit Space free?
8 Bit Space costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mega Run or 8 Bit Space?
8 Bit Space is rated higher. Mega Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while 8 Bit Space averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Mega Run or 8 Bit Space have ads?
Mega Run shows ads; 8 Bit Space does not.
Which is updated more often, Mega Run or 8 Bit Space?
Mega Run ships an update monthly, and 8 Bit Space every 46 months. Most recently, Mega Run was updated on October 21, 2026 and 8 Bit Space on October 21, 2026.

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