Comparison

Atom Run vs The Throne

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

The Throne

Embark on a medieval Metroidvania adventure with 2.5D pixel art. Explore a labyrinthine castle, battle orcs, and recover magical equipment to save the kingdom from an evil leader. Free prisoners and uncover hidden areas.

Highlights
  • 2.5D pixel art aesthetics
  • Metroidvania exploration
  • Combat against enemies and bosses
  • Platforming challenges
  • Loot and upgrade equipment
  • Rescue prisoners for rewards
  • Engaging medieval story
Features
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The Throne is a medieval adventure in the purest metroidvania style, with 2.5D pixel art aesthetics, in which you will have to liberate the kingdom taken by the terrible orc leader Bodrak. Follow the hero Eder through the labyrinthine castle and thrilling landscapes in search of the key to the throne room. Will you be able to save the kingdom? Features Combat - Eliminate powerful enemies and destroy the forces of evil besieging the castle. Fight against fearsome bosses and prove your worth and determination. Platforms - Navigate through intricate paths and dangerous traps set by orcs throughout all the game's areas. Test your skill and control to overcome all the obstacles that stand in your way. Each area is unique, and you will need to adapt your playstyle to each one. Loot - Obtain powerful equipment from enemies. Farm repeatedly to acquire stronger weapons that will give you the power to defeat increasingly larger and more fearsome foes. Upgrade - Recover Eder's magical equipment that will allow him to face the most terrible threats. The path becomes increasingly intricate, and your new abilities will open up routes you never imagined, revealing entirely new areas filled with content. Explore - The castle is ancient and intricate, filled with labyrinthine passageways and dark dungeons that will give you the opportunity to explore and get to know every corner of each area in detail. Light your torch and arm yourself with courage. Save them all - Free the prisoners of the castle who will be hidden throughout the environment to obtain valuable rewards. Story - Calm reigned in the castle, devoid of its army to support an upcoming naval battle when Gabón, the legendary commander of the royal guard, betrays his own to let in the powerful and evil Bodrak. Together with his army of orcs, he manages to take the castle. Now it is only up to Eder to restore peace.

Screenshots

Atom Run4 screens
The Throne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Atom Run at 58% against The Throne's 0%. Atom Run also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and price ($2.99 vs $8.99). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Atom Run costs $2.99 and The Throne $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Atom Run holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Atom Run has 47 ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of The Throne's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Atom Run versus The Throne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtom RunThe Throne
Price$2.99 — better$8.99
Rating3.9 (47 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 17 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB661 MB
Age rating+99+
DeveloperFingerlabBeByte Publisher SL

Customer experience

Atom Run

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

The Throne

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

The Throne

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Atom Run

No in-app purchases

None

The Throne

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Atom Run free?
Atom Run costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Throne free?
The Throne costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Atom Run or The Throne?
Atom Run is rated higher. Atom Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while The Throne averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Atom Run or The Throne have ads?
Neither Atom Run nor The Throne shows ads.

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