Comparison

Atom Run vs Methods2

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

Methods2

Engage in a detective visual novel where you investigate crime scenes and answer multiple-choice questions to solve mysteries. This installment continues a story of detectives competing for a prize while a spy attempts to sabotage their efforts.

Highlights
  • Interactive crime scene investigation
  • Multiple-choice puzzle solving
  • Intriguing storyline
  • Distinctive artwork
  • Original soundtrack
  • Detective competition theme
Features
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The second chapter in the Methods Visual Novel series. Previous Part: Methods: Detective Competition Methods is a visual novel with simple crime investigation gameplay where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions about the solution. And the whole game has been split into five apps for the mobile release, with 'Methods2: Secrets and Death' being the second part, and containing Chapters 21-42. Story: One hundred detectives compete against each other in a mysterious competition, solving crimes created by the world's smartest criminals. The detective who wins receives one million dollars and the opportunity of a lifetime. If a criminal wins, however, they will also receive a million dollars... and parole, no matter the severity of their crime. At the end of the previous part, 'Detective Competition,' The Game Master decided to send a spy to infiltrate the group of detectives and impede their investigation. So, as an excellent spy— Will Mellie be able to stop T.A.D.S before they can find the Game Master? Find out in... Methods2: Secrets and Death Key features ■ Very Positive in Steam ■ Over 25 interactive crime scenes ■ Contains 20 Chapters ■ Original soundtrack ■ intriguing storyline ■ Distinctive artwork ■ Independent developer Twitter: Methods_Official Instagram: methodsvn https://discord.gg/UmtD5zascA

Screenshots

Atom Run4 screens
Methods24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Methods2 at 5.0 against Atom Run's 3.8. Methods2 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 17 months). Atom Run's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (46 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

Atom Run costs $2.99 and Methods2 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Methods2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atom Run has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atom Run ships an update every 17 months, Methods2 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Atom Run versus Methods2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtom RunMethods2
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating3.8 (46 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB665 MB
Age rating+912+
DeveloperFingerlabErabit Studios

Customer experience

Atom Run

All ratings46 ratings
Positive71.7%
Neutral6.5%
Negative21.7%
Written reviews609 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral13.6%
Negative27.9%

Methods2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Methods2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Atom Run

No in-app purchases

None

Methods2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Atom Run free?
Atom Run costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Methods2 free?
Methods2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Atom Run or Methods2?
Methods2 is rated higher. Atom Run averages 3.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Methods2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Atom Run or Methods2 have ads?
Neither Atom Run nor Methods2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atom Run or Methods2?
Atom Run ships an update every 17 months, and Methods2 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Atom Run was updated on October 9, 2026 and Methods2 on October 14, 2026.

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