Comparison

LEGO® Ninjago™ vs Iron Prototype

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

About

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?

Highlights
  • Side-scrolling runner gameplay
  • Rope hook swinging mechanic
  • Diverse world exploration
  • Hazard dodging
  • Unlockable superhero characters
  • Power cell collection
Features
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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!

Screenshots

LEGO® Ninjago™4 screens
Iron Prototype4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
LEGO® Ninjago™ versus Iron Prototype: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEGO® Ninjago™Iron Prototype
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (5.3K ratings)4.3 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#51 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB390 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWarner Bros.Bad Wolf Games

Customer experience

LEGO® Ninjago™

All ratings5,317 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews583 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative43.7%

Iron Prototype

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

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

None

LEGO® Ninjago™

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Iron Prototype

One-time1
  • Remove Ads and bonus$5.99

Questions

Is LEGO® Ninjago™ free?
LEGO® Ninjago™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iron Prototype free?
Iron Prototype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LEGO® Ninjago™ or Iron Prototype?
Iron Prototype is rated higher. LEGO® Ninjago™ averages 3.3 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Iron Prototype averages 4.3 from 10 ratings.
Do LEGO® Ninjago™ or Iron Prototype have ads?
Iron Prototype shows ads; LEGO® Ninjago™ does not.
Which is updated more often, LEGO® Ninjago™ or Iron Prototype?
LEGO® Ninjago™ ships an update every 21 months, and Iron Prototype monthly. Most recently, LEGO® Ninjago™ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Iron Prototype on October 10, 2026.

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