Comparison

Atom Run vs Methods 4

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

Methods 4

Engage in a crime investigation visual novel where you examine evidence and answer multiple-choice questions to solve mysteries. This installment features over 20 chapters and 25 interactive crime scenes within a competition for detectives.

Highlights
  • Visual novel crime investigation
  • Examine evidence
  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Over 25 interactive crime scenes
  • 20+ chapters
  • Intriguing storyline
  • Distinctive artwork
Features
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The fourth chapter in the Methods Visual Novel series. Previous Part: Methods3: The Invisible Man 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 'Methods 4: The Best Detective' being the fourth part, and containing Chapters 61-85. 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 Ashdown and Detective Woes have overcome Stage Four of the mysterious competition, but this only brought more trouble for the Gamemasters. Haney who is trying to expose the Gamemasters' plot, the meddling Catscratcher, and the approaching Stage Five... How will they solve the arising conflicts!? Find out in... Methods 4: The Best Detective 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/hfHrz3GYub

Screenshots

Atom Run4 screens
Methods 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Methods 4 at 5.0 against Atom Run's 3.9. Methods 4 also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months). Atom Run's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (47 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 Methods 4 $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Methods 4 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Atom Run ships an update every 17 months, Methods 4 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Atom Run versus Methods 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAtom RunMethods 4
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating3.9 (47 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB654 MB
Age rating+917+
DeveloperFingerlabQI YU SG. PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Atom Run

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

Methods 4

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

Methods 4

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Atom Run

No in-app purchases

None

Methods 4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Atom Run free?
Atom Run costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Methods 4 free?
Methods 4 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Atom Run or Methods 4?
Methods 4 is rated higher. Atom Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Methods 4 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Atom Run or Methods 4 have ads?
Neither Atom Run nor Methods 4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Atom Run or Methods 4?
Atom Run ships an update every 17 months, and Methods 4 every 5 months. Most recently, Atom Run was updated on October 20, 2026 and Methods 4 on October 24, 2026.

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