Mega Run vs Micro Battles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Micro Battles
Challenge friends to quick, head-to-head mini-games on a single device, inspired by retro 8-bit video games. Daily challenges keep the fun fresh, with an optional upgrade for unlimited access to all games.
- Head-to-head mini-games
- Single device multiplayer
- Retro 8-bit inspired
- Daily changing challenges
- Optional premium upgrade
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Battle your friends in a series of HEAD TO HEAD mini-games, inspired by the fun simplicity and quirkiness of classic 8-BIT VIDEO GAMES. Using two buttons (one for each player) on a single device, you can place your portable battleground practically anywhere and challenge any friend you'd like. Battles are changed on a daily basis, so be sure to open the app every day for another fun challenge. Let the Micro Battles begin! - - - - - - - - - - - - Grab It Magazine says: - "By the end of half a dozen games of the cowboy shootout and axe throwing - with my opponent being my wife - WE WERE LAUGHING AND YELLING HYSTERICALLY AND LOUDLY" Featured in "Best New Games" by Apple - - - - - - - - - - - - * Micro Battles is free from ads and playable at no cost. A premium upgrade is provided as an optional one-time in-app purchase, allowing players to access mini-games outside the daily scheme. * Friend not included
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Micro Battles at none against Mega Run's shown. Micro Battles also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Mega Run's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 56%). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Micro Battles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Mega Run against 4.0 for Micro Battles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Run has 1.2K ratings behind it against 96, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Mega Run's written reviews are positive against 56% of Micro Battles's.
Mega Run ships an update monthly, Micro Battles every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mega Run | Micro Battles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.2K ratings) | 4.0 (96 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews — better | 55.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 96 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Get Set Games | Donut Games |
Customer experience
Mega Run
Micro Battles
User reviews
Mega Run
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Micro Battles
From 96 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎮 Great way to pass time with friends
- 🕹️ Retro-style pixel art design
Room to improve
- 🔒 Locked to one game per day without premium
- 💰 Premium version considered overpriced
- 🔀 Repetitive gameplay due to limited game modes
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
Micro Battles
Reported bugs
3 issues- Broken RNG leading to repeated games
- Occasional crashes and glitches
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add more game modes
- Implement single-player and online multiplayer options
- Allow players to choose which game to play
In-app purchases
Mega Run
- 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
Micro Battles
- Premium$1.99
Questions
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