# Galaxy Run vs Nono Islands

The clearest difference is ads: Galaxy Run at none against Nono Islands's shown. Galaxy Run also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). Nono Islands's advantage is ratings volume (6.2K vs 68) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galaxy Run sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Nono Islands sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nono Islands holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nono Islands has 6.2K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Galaxy Run's written reviews are positive against 80% of Nono Islands's.

Galaxy Run ships an update fortnightly, Nono Islands every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galaxy Run | Nono Islands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-run/id711398249/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nono-islands/id988752315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Spiel Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/348585454) | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) |

## What reviewers say

### Galaxy Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-run/id711398249)

Embark on an action-packed space adventure with a one-tap platformer. Navigate over 350 challenging levels using simple controls and unique gameplay features. Compete with others and unlock new content daily.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Single-screen levels, Over 350 levels, Unique gameplay features, Leaderboards & Achievements, Daily new levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slow Motion Power-up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ghost Power-up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jump Suit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speed Boost Costume | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Power-up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 2 Power-ups | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 3 Power-ups | $19.99 | one-time |


### Nono Islands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nono-islands/id988752315)

Embark on a treasure hunt across mysterious islands filled with ancient riches. Navigate treacherous paths, overcome formidable guardians like spiders and sharks, and evade deadly traps including spikes and sawblades.

**Highlights:** Treasure hunting expedition, Island exploration, Enemy encounters, Trap avoidance, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 5 tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all checkpoints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique 3D graphics
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🎉 Nostalgic childhood game
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging
- 💰 No in-app purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Controls could be improved
- 🕰️ Long wait times for retries
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Levels not loading properly
- High scores not saving correctly

**Requested features**

- More levels and islands
- Ability to play with friends
- Additional playable characters
- Checkpoint system improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Galaxy Run free?

Galaxy Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nono Islands free?

Nono Islands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Galaxy Run or Nono Islands?

Nono Islands is rated higher. Galaxy Run averages 4.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Nono Islands averages 4.7 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Galaxy Run or Nono Islands have ads?

Nono Islands shows ads; Galaxy Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galaxy Run or Nono Islands?

Galaxy Run ships an update fortnightly, and Nono Islands every 3 weeks. Most recently, Galaxy Run was updated on October 20, 2026 and Nono Islands on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*