Comparison

Pilot Ace vs Cosmo Run

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

Head to head
About

Pilot Ace

Engage in thrilling aerial combat, shooting down missiles while navigating challenging environments. Fly faster as you progress, reaching supersonic speeds. Compete with friends and players worldwide on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Shoot down oncoming missiles
  • Fly through challenging environments
  • Reach supersonic speeds
  • Refuel mid-flight
  • Unlock new aircraft
  • Compete on global leaderboards
  • Challenge friends
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Fly above mountains and through thunderstorms while shooting at oncoming missiles and don't forget to refuel! The farther you fly, the faster you'll go, hitting Mach 2 and even Mach 3. Use a compatible iOS Game Controller to enhance your experience! Game Center Enabled: * View online leaderboards to measure your piloting skills against the world. * Challenge your friends to fly farther than you or to unlock achievements. * Unlock the additional 5 planes and 3 helicopters, then brag about your accomplishments on Game Center. Think you have what it takes to be a Pilot Ace? Prove it! Optimized for all iPhones and iPads that are running iOS 8.0 or higher.

About

Cosmo Run

Navigate a glowing orb through procedurally generated cosmic mazes. Master one-touch controls for skillful turns, collect rewards, and achieve challenging goals in a visually stunning 3D universe. Compete on leaderboards for the ultimate cosmic adventure.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated cosmic mazes
  • Intuitive one-touch controls
  • 22 unique achievements
  • Daily challenges and leaderboards
  • Stunning 3D visuals and ambient soundtrack
  • Risk-reward alternative routes
Features
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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the cosmos where every turn matters. Cosmo Run is more than an endless runner—it’s a cosmic adventure that challenges your reflexes, rewards your curiosity and immerses you in a stunning 3D universe. Guide a glowing energy orb along a twisting path suspended among the stars. With intuitive one-touch controls, tap or swipe to make sharp turns, avoid the void and keep your run alive. It’s easy to pick up, but the ever-changing paths demand timing, focus and quick thinking to master. Cosmic Gameplay Your journey begins on a simple path inspired by classic snake mechanics, then transforms into a maze of platforms, chasms and sudden angles. Alternative routes appear as you progress; some offer safer paths, while others hide rare rewards behind greater risk. Every segment is procedurally generated, so no two runs feel the same. Dynamic camera angles, near misses and perfectly timed combos create the thrill of racing through a living universe. Achievements and Progression Cosmo Run features 22 unique achievements. Survive longer, reach higher scores, play consistently, execute daring maneuvers, rescue your orb with Save Me and prove your mastery. Track your total distance, longest runs and highest combos. Whether you play casually or chase perfect runs, there is always another goal waiting among the stars. Play Across Apple Screens Play Cosmo Run on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Apple TV. Jump into a quick run on iPhone, enjoy the wider view on iPad, or bring the cosmic action to the big screen on Apple TV. Your progress is synchronized across all supported Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Scores, achievements and progress stay connected, so your cosmic journey follows you wherever you play. On Apple TV and supported iPad devices, Cosmo Run also includes local multiplayer. Compete with friends and family on split-screen paths and see who can survive the longest. Visuals, Music and Atmosphere Cosmo Run combines minimalistic geometry, radiant colors and cosmic backdrops. Speed past nebulas, asteroid belts and neon landscapes as your orb glows through space. Harmonious sound effects and more than 30 unique, amazing soundtracks complement your gameplay, giving every run its own rhythm, energy and atmosphere. Challenge and Community Simple one-tap controls hide a deep challenge. As the path accelerates, your reflexes and strategy are tested. Daily challenges, leaderboards and global high scores push you to improve, share your best runs and compete for top positions. Cosmo Run is not pay-to-win—success comes from practice, persistence and smart risk-taking. Why You’ll Love It Accessible yet deep: Easy controls, endless replay value and procedurally generated paths. Rich achievements: 22 achievements give you goals beyond survival. Cross-device play: Enjoy Cosmo Run on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Synced progress: Keep your scores, achievements and progress connected across every supported Apple device. Local multiplayer: Challenge friends and family on Apple TV and supported iPad devices. Immersive music: More than 30 unique soundtracks bring cosmic rhythm to every run. Fair challenge: Victory depends on reflexes, timing and strategy. Download Cosmo Run now and discover how long you can survive in the cosmic maze. Master the twists, explore alternative paths, conquer the achievements and become a legend among the stars. The universe awaits your skillful turns!

Screenshots

Pilot Ace4 screens
Cosmo Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cosmo Run at 4.6 against Pilot Ace's 4.1. Cosmo Run also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Pilot Ace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Cosmo Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pilot Ace asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cosmo Run holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 49 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Pilot Ace's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cosmo Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Ace ships an update every 3 months, Cosmo Run every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pilot Ace versus Cosmo Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot AceCosmo Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (21 ratings)4.6 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2149 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB328 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSean KosanovichNo Six Five

Customer experience

Pilot Ace

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cosmo Run

All ratings49 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

Pilot Ace

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Cosmo Run

One-time5
  • 200 Stars$0.99
  • 700 Stars$2.99
  • Remove the Ads and get 1000 stars$3.99
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  • Stars Pack$5.99
  • 3000 Stars$9.99

Questions

Is Pilot Ace free?
Pilot Ace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cosmo Run free?
Cosmo Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pilot Ace or Cosmo Run?
Cosmo Run is rated higher. Pilot Ace averages 4.1 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Cosmo Run averages 4.6 from 49 ratings.
Do Pilot Ace or Cosmo Run have ads?
Cosmo Run shows ads; Pilot Ace does not.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Ace or Cosmo Run?
Pilot Ace ships an update every 3 months, and Cosmo Run every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pilot Ace was updated on October 2, 2026 and Cosmo Run on October 14, 2026.

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