John Mad Run vs Brotato
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
John Mad Run
Embark on a relentless fight for survival as John, a target with deadly skills. Wield powerful weapons like a laser and sword to decimate hordes of enemies, master your reflexes to dodge traps, and leave a trail of bloody destruction.
- Intense run'n'gun gameplay
- Unlockable laser weapon
- Melee combat with a sword
- Dodge deadly traps
- High-octane enemy elimination
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John knows far too much to be left alive. So they are coming for him. But what they don't know is that he's not easy meat. Join John in his fight to the death. Unlock the insanely powerful laser to eliminate dozens of enemies at a time. Feel the absolute might of a sword - the weapon that never jams, never has to be reloaded and is always ready. Train your dexterity, avoid deadly traps and rend your enemies into bloody pieces. ○○○ More from Happymagenta: · Spyglass - outdoor GPS with augmented reality · Scany - WiFi scanner and network utility
Brotato
Survive endless alien hordes as a lone potato in this top-down arena shooter roguelite. Scavenge, build powerful combinations with up to six weapons, and choose from diverse characters to create unique playstyles. Every run offers a new challenge, demanding strategic decisions to survive until rescue.
- Up to 6-weapon combat system
- Dozens of playable characters
- Fast-paced roguelite runs
- Deep build system with hundreds of items
- Survival gameplay with auto-firing
- Cloud saves available online
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One Potato. Six Weapons. Infinite Chaos. A spaceship from Potato World has crashed on a hostile alien planet. The sole survivor is BROTATO, a lone potato forced to survive against endless alien hordes. In this intense top-down arena shooter roguelite, you must fight wave after wave of enemies, scavenge materials, and build powerful combinations using dozens of traits, hundreds of items, and up to 6 weapons at once. Every run is different. Every decision matters. Survive long enough until rescue arrives. 【FEATURES】 ● 6-Weapon Combat System Equip up to 6 weapons simultaneously, from SMGs and flamethrowers to sticks and improvised tools. Create unique builds and dominate chaotic battles. ● Diverse Characters Dozens of playable characters with unique traits. Choose playstyles like One-Handed, Lucky, Crazy damage dealer, Mage, and more. Each run changes your strategy. ● Fast-Paced Roguelite Runs Each wave lasts 20 to 90 seconds. Quick, intense survival sessions designed for replayability and experimentation. ● Deep Build System Hundreds of weapons, items, and synergies. Combine effects to create broken builds and discover powerful strategies. ● Survival Gameplay Auto-firing combat with optional manual aiming. Adapt, upgrade, and survive increasingly difficult alien waves. 【 IMPORTANT】 Cloud saves are available ONLY ONLINE. Offline play is supported, but progress will NOT be saved to the cloud. 【FOLLOW US】 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtaSitbjWjhnlzuX2ZLjtUg Discord: https://discord.gg/P6vekfhc46 Twitter: https://twitter.com/erabit_studios TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brotato_mobile Facebook: https://facebook.com/brotatomobile Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brotato_mobile/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/brotato_mobile/ 【SUPPORT】 Any questions, please contact: support@erabitstudios.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Brotato at 4.7 against John Mad Run's 4.2. Brotato also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 12). John Mad Run's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Brotato sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. John Mad Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brotato holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brotato has 11K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of John Mad Run's written reviews are positive against 79% of Brotato's.
John Mad Run ships an update every 3 months, Brotato every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | John Mad Run | Brotato |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (12 ratings) | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 11K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 617 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Happymagenta UAB | Erabit Studios |
Customer experience
John Mad Run
Brotato
User reviews
John Mad Run
From 12 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style with good graphics
- 🎵 Great soundtrack and audio design
- 💰 Minimal in-app purchases and ads
- ⚡ Simple and easy to pick up controls
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Screen display issues (half screen visibility)
- 🐛 Unresponsive and buggy controls
- 🐛 Weapon firing lag and unresponsiveness
- 🐛 Secondary weapon (knife/sword) stops working mid-run
Brotato
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🔥 Great for killing time
- 💯 Best mobile game ever
- 🎨 Awesome graphics and art style
Room to improve
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🔒 Locked characters behind paywall
- 🔍 Lack of progression without spending money
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
Bugs and requests
John Mad Run
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes on launch (iOS 17)
- Screen only displays half the game interface
- Controls unresponsive to swipe inputs
- Firing mechanism requires rapid tapping to work
- Knife/sword stops functioning after 2-3 runs
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- Sound cuts out intermittently
- Jump and movement inputs not registering
- Progress and high scores not saving
- Weapons not unlocking after Facebook likes
- Game glitches when clicking ads
- Save data deleted after updates
- Secondary weapon control loss on restart
- Enemies shooting before appearing on screen
Requested features
11 requests- More weapons and gun variety
- Character customization and outfit options
- Power-ups and special abilities
- Boss encounters and story mode
- Multiple level maps and scenery changes
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- Armor and health upgrades
- Skill tree system
- Different difficulty levels
- Invincibility frames after getting hit
- Button controls as alternative to swipe gestures
- Weapon selection library system
Brotato
Reported bugs
5 issues- Tutorial forces players to repeat it every time
- Weapon stats get lost on upgrade
- Reroll exploit with saved money
- Speed bug causing issues with gameplay
- Turrets spawning in poor locations
Requested features
5 requests- Endless mode
- Multiplayer co-op
- More character variety
- Ability to unlock characters through gameplay
- Improved progression system
In-app purchases
John Mad Run
No in-app purchases
Brotato
- Beginner Totem Pack$0.49
- spuds_30$0.49
- Starter Pack$0.49
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- month_vip$0.99
- Beast Master$0.99
- Abyssal Terrors 01$2.99
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- spuds_170$2.99
- permanent_vip$15.99
- No ads$19.99
