Comparison

Atom Run vs x

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

x

Features
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***introduce*** On Planet X, all kinds of monsters suddenly appeared. Our princess must drive her flying dragon to destroy those monsters and save Planet X. ***Features*** Retro arcade style, simple operation, rich experience Join the growth system, you can upgrade the basic attributes and skills ***operate*** Every time you eat a skill ball, it will hang on the tail of the flying dragon Lift your finger, the game speed will slow down, and you can choose to release the skill ball on the head of the flying dragon Obtain skill balls by defeating special monsters, or big beetles that mount skill balls

Screenshots

Atom Run4 screens
x4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Atom Run at none against x's 3. Atom Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). x's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 17 months). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Atom Run costs $2.99 and x $4.99 up front. x sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Atom Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atom Run ships an update every 17 months, x every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Atom Run versus x: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtom Runx
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.9 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB133 MB
Age rating+94+
DeveloperFingerlabqiang li

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

x

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Atom Run

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

x

One-time3
  • 0.99$$0.99
  • 1.99$$1.99
  • 2.99$$2.99

Questions

Is Atom Run free?
Atom Run costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is x free?
x costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Atom Run or x have ads?
x shows ads; Atom Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Atom Run or x?
Atom Run ships an update every 17 months, and x every 4 months. Most recently, Atom Run was updated on November 10, 2026 and x on November 3, 2026.

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