Atom Run vs Methods 4
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- Visual novel crime investigation
- Examine evidence
- Multiple-choice questions
- Over 25 interactive crime scenes
- 20+ chapters
- Intriguing storyline
- Distinctive artwork
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Atom Run | Methods 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 3.9 (47 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 654 MB |
| Age rating | +9 | 17+ |
| Developer | Fingerlab | QI YU SG. PTE. LTD. |
Customer experience
Atom Run
Methods 4
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
Atom Run
No in-app purchases
Methods 4
No in-app purchases









