Comparison

Cosmo Run vs Shaft Run

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

Head to head
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!

About

Shaft Run

Navigate procedurally generated levels by jumping and dodging obstacles. Utilize unique power-ups and unlock different suits with special abilities to overcome challenges in this engaging platformer.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Obstacle dodging
  • Unique power-ups
  • Unlockable suits with abilities
  • Over 80 levels
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Can you take on the shaft? Jump your way through randomly generated levels while dodging obstacles and using unique power-ups to your advantage. Shaft Run features: • More than 80 procedurally generated levels • Multiple suits with different abilities • 3 unique power-ups

Screenshots

Cosmo Run4 screens
Shaft Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cosmo Run at 67% against Shaft Run's 0%. Cosmo Run also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). Shaft Run's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Shaft Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shaft Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cosmo Run has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Cosmo Run's written reviews are positive against 0% of Shaft Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cosmo Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Shaft Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cosmo Run versus Shaft Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmo RunShaft Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (49 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size328 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNo Six FiveDominik Ringler

Customer experience

Cosmo Run

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

Shaft Run

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
Show 2 more
  • Stars Pack$5.99
  • 3000 Stars$9.99
10 purchases

Shaft Run

One-time10
  • Diamonds +2$0.39
  • Diamonds +10$0.69
  • Remove Ads$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Diamonds +1000$0.99
  • Diamonds +20$1.49
  • Diamonds +30$1.99
  • Diamonds +50$2.99
  • Diamonds +100$3.99
  • Diamonds +500$4.99
  • Diamonds +1000$5.99

Questions

Is Cosmo Run free?
Cosmo Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shaft Run free?
Shaft Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cosmo Run or Shaft Run?
Shaft Run is rated higher. Cosmo Run averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Shaft Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Cosmo Run or Shaft Run have ads?
Both Cosmo Run and Shaft Run show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cosmo Run or Shaft Run?
Cosmo Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shaft Run every 2 months. Most recently, Cosmo Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shaft Run on October 20, 2026.

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