Atom Run vs Run Jump Die
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Atom Run
Embark on a fast-paced platformer adventure as a robot prototype tasked with collecting atoms and molecules to recreate life. Navigate challenging levels with precise controls and enjoy a console-worthy experience optimized for mobile devices.
- Fast-paced action-adventure platformer
- Intuitive and precise controls
- Console-worthy mobile experience
- Original electronic music soundtrack
- Supports iOS joysticks
- Game Center integration
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"In 2264, an unprecedented disaster put an end to all living things. Only the robots survived - but when exposed to radiation, they become uncontrollable! With one exception..." You control Elgo, a sophisticated robot prototype with simple, intuitive commands. Your mission is to find all the atoms and molecules that are critical to creating new life. Act fast, because your time is short! Features & Highlights of this Game: - Action-adventure fast paced platformer game - Experience worthy of a game console fully optimized for iOS - Optimized for retina display - 2D game engine, 3D graphics - Precise and intuitive commands - Original music electronic music - Supports iOS joysticks (Game Controller MFI) - Game Center - Complete Game! Free of ads and does not feature additional purchases - We do not collect any personal information. - Atom Run is available in: English, French, Italian, Chinese, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Russian. System Requirements: Atom Run requires iPad 2, iPhone 4S or iPod Touch (5th generation) or higher - or a newer device. Don't hesitate to leave us a rating or a comment in iTunes. About FingerLab: FingerLab is an independent app development & publishing studio. In 2012, it won the Apple Design Award for its app “DM1-The Drum Machine.” Besides, it has even been featured in the iTunes App Store in several categories including Best of 2013 (Musyc), App of the Week (Rockmate, Albert & Multiponk), Hall of Fame (Multiponk, DM1). Watch us: vimeo.com/fingerlab Visit us: fingerlab.net Follow us: twitter.com/fingerlab Powered by Fingerlab
Run Jump Die
Experience a unique single-thumb platformer with simple yet deep controls. Navigate challenging levels, defeat enemies, and collect items with intuitive one-button gameplay. Enjoy retro 8-bit graphics and replayability with multiple objectives per level.
- Single-thumb platformer controls
- Long press to jump higher
- Quick tap for actions
- 8-bit graphics and sound
- 28 exciting levels
- 6 objectives per level
- Save 'Fail' snapshots
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"...kind of quirky and out of the blue ...single-thumb platformer 'Run Jump Die'." - Jared Nelson, Touch Arcade "Get out the rye bread and the mustard, Grandma! Reminds me of the coin-op days of my childhood, and it actually responds to input flawlessly, I'm hooked. This is a great game." - tarrk "I'm enjoying the game quite a bit, it's easy to learn but hard to master.” - Emotive "Loving it so far.... The fact that it's a 1 button platformer is brilliant....” - DJfelix "...kind of quirky and out of the blue ...single-thumb platformer 'Run Jump Die'." - Jared Nelson, Touch Arcade Imagine playing a platformer on a mobile device with just your thumb. Turn when you want, jump when you want, climb ladders, defeat enemies, enter doors, collect items. You're in control! Simple Controls 1. Long Press to Jump 2. Long Press Longer to Jump Higher 3. Quick Tap for Everything Else Wonderful one thumb play Amazing 8-bit graphics and sound Keep a snap shot of each "Fail" as a memento (turn on in App Settings) Great replay-ability, with 6 objectives in each level (something for everyone) 28 exciting levels Endless lives
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Run Jump Die at 5.0 against Atom Run's 3.9. Run Jump Die also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 17 months). Atom Run's advantage is ratings volume (47 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Atom Run costs $2.99 and Run Jump Die $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Run Jump Die holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atom Run has 47 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Atom Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of Run Jump Die's.
Atom Run ships an update every 17 months, Run Jump Die every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Atom Run | Run Jump Die |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (47 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | +9 | 9+ |
| Developer | Fingerlab | Danny Bliss |
Customer experience
Atom Run
Run Jump Die
Bugs and requests
Atom Run
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on high graphics settings
- Levels not unlocking properly
- Time badges not registering correctly
- Audio issues and freezes
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress
- Customizable controls
- Power-ups and abilities
- Level editor
Run Jump Die
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Atom Run
No in-app purchases
Run Jump Die
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Atom Run free?
Is Run Jump Die free?
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