Comparison

Cosmo Run vs Super Flipside

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, 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

Super Flipside

Test your multitasking skills in this ultra-hard arcade action game. Control two ships simultaneously through challenging waves of obstacles. Master three levels of intense gameplay and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Control two ships simultaneously
  • Impossibly hard arcade action
  • Endless waves of obstacles
  • Pinpoint precision required
  • Master three challenging levels
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Put your multitasking skills to the test in Super Flipside, an impossibly hard arcade action game. Control two ships simultaneously through endless waves of gates, laser beams, and blocks. Pinpoint precision is required - one wrong move and it's game over, man. Hone your skills and master all three levels! This game is fast and to the point - a round of Super Flipside can be completed in seconds, making it an ideal way to kill some time if you've only got a couple of minutes to spare. Don't let that fool you, though; Super Flipside's unrelenting difficulty and addictive nature will keep you coming back for more. Features: - Control two ships at once. Test your multitasking abilities! - Easy to learn but difficult to master gameplay - Nine challenging levels that will push your limits - Leaderboards - compare your scores with players from around the world - Incredibly catchy chiptune soundtrack with tracks by Shirobon and TheFatRat

Screenshots

Cosmo Run4 screens
Super Flipside3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cosmo Run at Free against Super Flipside's $1.99. Cosmo Run also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (49 vs 8). Super Flipside's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, 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

Cosmo Run is free to download; Super Flipside costs $1.99 up front. Cosmo Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Super Flipside asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cosmo Run against 4.6 for Super Flipside. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cosmo Run has 49 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Cosmo Run's written reviews are positive against 88% of Super Flipside's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cosmo Run ships an update every 6 weeks, Super Flipside every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cosmo Run versus Super Flipside: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCosmo RunSuper Flipside
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (49 ratings)4.6 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNo Six FiveBrian OKeefe

Customer experience

Cosmo Run

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

Super Flipside

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

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
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  • Stars Pack$5.99
  • 3000 Stars$9.99
None

Super Flipside

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cosmo Run free?
Cosmo Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Super Flipside free?
Super Flipside costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cosmo Run or Super Flipside?
Cosmo Run and Super Flipside are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 49 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do Cosmo Run or Super Flipside have ads?
Cosmo Run shows ads; Super Flipside does not.
Which is updated more often, Cosmo Run or Super Flipside?
Cosmo Run ships an update every 6 weeks, and Super Flipside every 9 months. Most recently, Cosmo Run was updated on August 10, 2026 and Super Flipside on August 12, 2026.

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