# Atom Run vs Traps & Cat

The clearest difference is price: Traps & Cat at Free against Atom Run's $2.99. Traps & Cat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 17 months). Atom Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (47 vs 7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Traps & Cat is free to download; Atom Run costs $2.99 up front. Traps & Cat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Atom Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Traps & Cat 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 7, 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 69% of Traps & Cat's.

Atom Run ships an update every 17 months, Traps & Cat every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Atom Run | Traps & Cat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atom-run/id598232243/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traps-and-cat/id599236666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **47** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 313 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fingerlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/412786610) | [Kwok Chun Hin](https://appshunter.io/developer/446734044) |

## What reviewers say

### Atom Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atom-run/id598232243)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🎶 Awesome soundtrack
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🕹️ Tight controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🕰️ Difficult and frustrating levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Limited progression without badges
- 🤖 Unresponsive double jumps

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on high graphics settings
- Levels not unlocking properly
- Time badges not registering correctly
- Audio issues and freezes

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress
- Customizable controls
- Power-ups and abilities
- Level editor


### Traps & Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traps-and-cat/id599236666)

Embark on a challenging adventure game filled with hidden traps and enemies. Test your patience and skill to navigate through levels, reach the exit, and overcome obstacles. With infinite lives and time, the goal is to avoid annoyance and complete each stage.

**Highlights:** Hidden traps, Enemies and obstacles, Infinite lives, Infinite time, Reach the exit, Special items

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and rage-inducing
- 👍 Similar to Cat Mario
- 👍 Good controls (when working)
- 👍 No intrusive ads (mentioned by one user)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Frustrating difficulty
- 😠 Unresponsive/dodgy controls
- 😠 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 😠 Too short/not enough levels (for some)
- 😠 Random deaths/dying for no reason

**Reported bugs**

- Controls sometimes don't work
- Cat doesn't move
- Jump button sometimes doesn't work
- Game crashes
- Lag causes things to fall through the ground

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Level editor/user-created levels
- Updates and improvements
- Puzzle type levels
- Hidden exits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Atom Run free?

Atom Run costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Traps & Cat free?

Traps & Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Atom Run or Traps & Cat?

Traps & Cat is rated higher. Atom Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Traps & Cat averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Atom Run or Traps & Cat have ads?

Neither Atom Run nor Traps & Cat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Atom Run or Traps & Cat?

Atom Run ships an update every 17 months, and Traps & Cat every 2 weeks. Most recently, Atom Run was updated on October 20, 2026 and Traps & Cat on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*