Comparison

Boson X vs HmoMan Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Boson X

Experience a fast-paced rotational runner set within a particle accelerator. Jump between Planck units, generate high-energy collisions, and discover new particles in a hazardous subatomic world. This game emphasizes precise timing and reflexes without in-app purchases or power-ups.

Highlights
  • Rotational runner gameplay
  • Particle accelerator setting
  • Quantum jumping mechanics
  • High-energy collision generation
  • Subatomic world navigation
  • Precise timing and reflexes required
Features
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Boson X is a fast-paced rotational runner set in a particle accelerator. Featured as one of the Best of 2013 apps on the App Store. "a brilliant, twitchy arcade masterpiece that pulsates with originality and heart" - Pocket Gamer, 9/10 "a massively unique take on the endless runner genre" - Gamezebo, 4.5/5 "an amazingly compelling game" - Touch Arcade, 5/5 Quantum jump from Planck to Planck as you build up speed inside an enormous particle accelerator and generate high-energy collisions to discover strange new particles. Use precise timing and fast reflexes to navigate a hazardous subatomic world where floors and ceilings don't exist. Will you be fast enough to find the elusive Boson X? This game contains no in-app purchases, superfluous power-ups, coins or XP systems - just deadly serious scientific research. iPhone 4 or newer recommended. WARNING: Some sections of this game contain flashing lights.

About

HmoMan Run

Features
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Put your skills to the test in this action runner. Avoid obstacles and collect as many gold nuts as possible to upgrade to the max!

Screenshots

Boson X4 screens
HmoMan Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HmoMan Run at Free against Boson X's $2.99. Boson X's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On 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

HmoMan Run is free to download; Boson X costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Boson X versus HmoMan Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoson XHmoMan Run
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (104 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings104 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB135 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperShape Shop Pty Ltd atf Shape Shop TrustShibidubi Games

Bugs and requests

Boson X

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Aspect ratio issues on iPhone 5/6
  • Laser spawning bug on later levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Difficulty settings
  • Improved controls
  • Cloud save support

HmoMan Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Boson X

No in-app purchases

None

HmoMan Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boson X free?
Boson X costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HmoMan Run free?
HmoMan Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boson X or HmoMan Run have ads?
Neither Boson X nor HmoMan Run shows ads.

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