LEGO® Ninjago™ vs Iron Prototype
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LEGO® Ninjago™
Help the Ninjas regain their memories and powers from the villain Ronin and his army. Battle through iconic locations, use cool vehicles, and unleash Spinjitzu powers to defeat enemies and solve puzzles.
- Explore iconic Ninjago locales
- Uncover secrets of Obsidian Weapons
- Battle classic villains
- Drive and fly cool vehicles
- Unleash Spinjitzu Power
- Improved touch screen controls
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There is a new threat in Ninjago, and he goes by the name of Ronin. With help from his army of dark samurai, Ronin steals the Ninjas’ memories using an ancient weapon called the Obsidian Glaive. In LEGO® Ninjago™: Shadow of Ronin™, it is up to players to help the Ninjas regain their memories and reclaim their powers before Ronin completes his plan and releases an even greater evil on Ninjago. Players will battle through iconic locales from the TV series, including the Ice Temple, the Toxic Bogs, and a mysterious new island, as well as visit the mountain village of Spinjago, where the Ninjas are currently training with Grand Sensei Dareth and Sensei Wu. GAME FEATURES: -Explore Ninjago: Battle through iconic locales from the LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu TV series, including the Ice Temple, the Toxic Bogs and Chen’s Island. -The Obsidian Weapons: Uncover the secret behind these ancient yet powerful tools. -Classic Villains: Defend Ninjago from well-known enemies, including the Serpentine, Nindroids and more. -Cool Vehicles: Drive, fly, stomp and slide your way through levels with an exciting array of bikes, jets, mechs and even dragons! -Spinjitzu Power: Unleash an elemental tornado to smash your way through enemies and solve puzzles. -Improved Controls: Switch between “Virtual D-pad” and “Casual” controls with improved touch screen controls for an even better brick bashing fun!
Iron Prototype
Become a superhero in this action-packed side-scrolling runner. Swing through diverse worlds using a rope hook, dodge deadly hazards, and collect power cells to unlock new characters. Are you ready for the ultimate spider hero adventure?
- Side-scrolling runner gameplay
- Rope hook swinging mechanic
- Diverse world exploration
- Hazard dodging
- Unlockable superhero characters
- Power cell collection
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Step into the shoes of an iconic spider hero prototype in this action-packed, side-scrolling runner! Play as a powerful prototype robot, a true superhero powered by a state of the art engine, and swing through stunning environments on your quest to become the ultimate spider hero. - Explore Super Diverse Worlds Race through beautifully crafted biomes, from lush tropical forests and icy mountain peaks to fiery volcanoes, floating sky islands, and the vast reaches of outer space. Each supercharged environment is filled with unique challenges that will test your hero skills to the max. - Master the Spider Hero Swing and Rope Hook Embrace your inner spider hero by mastering the rope hook, an iconic tool that lets you grab onto ledges, swing over dangerous gaps, and even latch onto birds to propel yourself forward. This super ability is key to your survival and becoming the ultimate superhero in this fast-paced adventure. - Dodge Super Deadly Hazards Outmaneuver relentless plasma cannons, avoid molten lava, and leap over treacherous gaps as you sprint through each level. Only a true spider hero can survive the intense action and claim victory. - Collect Power Cells and Unlock Superhero Characters As you navigate each world, collect power cells to unlock a variety of unique superhero characters, each with their own iconic skins. Customize your spider hero prototype and stand out as you take on the toughest challenges. Are you ready to swing, dodge, and run your way to victory as the ultimate spider hero prototype? Download now and experience the supercharged, adrenaline-pumping action in this epic superhero adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Iron Prototype at Free against LEGO® Ninjago™'s $4.99. Iron Prototype also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). LEGO® Ninjago™'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Iron Prototype is free to download; LEGO® Ninjago™ costs $4.99 up front. Iron Prototype sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LEGO® Ninjago™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Iron Prototype holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® Ninjago™ has 5.3K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of LEGO® Ninjago™'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Iron Prototype's.
LEGO® Ninjago™ ships an update every 21 months, Iron Prototype monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LEGO® Ninjago™ | Iron Prototype |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (5.3K ratings) | 4.3 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #51 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.2 GB | 390 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Warner Bros. | Bad Wolf Games |
Customer experience
LEGO® Ninjago™
Iron Prototype
Bugs and requests
LEGO® Ninjago™
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Cutscenes not working
- Levels freezing or not progressing
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- More levels and content updates
- Customizable characters
- Multilingual support
- Improved vehicle controls
- Continuation of the story
Iron Prototype
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LEGO® Ninjago™
No in-app purchases
Iron Prototype
- Remove Ads and bonus$5.99
Questions
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