# LEGO® Ninjago™ vs Iron Prototype

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LEGO® Ninjago™ | Iron Prototype |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-ninjago/id1039141908/reviews) | **[4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-prototype/id1564103773/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 390 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Warner Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298372283) | [Bad Wolf Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151923536) |

## What reviewers say

### LEGO® Ninjago™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lego-ninjago/id1039141908)

**Currently charting:** #38 Top Paid · Puzzle, #53 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent game
- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕹️ Nostalgic experience
- 🏆 Challenging boss battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- ⏱️ Short game length
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Cutscenes not working
- Levels freezing or not progressing
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Customizable characters
- Multilingual support
- Improved vehicle controls
- Continuation of the story


### Iron Prototype

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iron-prototype/id1564103773)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads and bonus | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*