# Lion Runner vs Blocky Pirates

The clearest difference is rating: Lion Runner at 4.7 against Blocky Pirates's 4.2. Lion Runner also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Blocky Pirates's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 21). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lion Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Blocky Pirates sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lion Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blocky Pirates has 122 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lion Runner | Blocky Pirates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-runner/id1045957643/reviews)** | [4.2 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-pirates/id1205437528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 206 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NETIGEN Kluzowicz sp. j.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892331873) | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) |

## What reviewers say

### Lion Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lion-runner/id1045957643)

Embark on an adventure as a lion trying to return home. Overcome obstacles, battle enemies, and develop your character's skills through various life stages. Collect trophies and unlock special powers to become the king of Africa.

**Highlights:** Run and overcome obstacles, Fight enemies and bosses, Develop lion's skills and powers, Collect food and trophies, Progress through life stages, Unlock special abilities like Slow Motion and Double Jump, Play with friends and compare scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Promotion 100 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue & 3 diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rescue & Double Jump | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| Promotion 400 diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 150 diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |


### Blocky Pirates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocky-pirates/id1205437528)

Embark on an action-packed adventure in a cursed world filled with pirates, skeletons, and sea monsters. Explore dangerous locations, collect treasure, and avoid deadly traps in this humorous swashbuckling game.

**Highlights:** Fun gameplay and style, Explore perilous worlds, Avoid deadly traps and hazards, Sail the treacherous ocean, Discover gold and treasure caves, Astounding audio and voice over

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| #John | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emergency Spades | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Pirates | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Spades | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| #Aztec | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Enormous Pack of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lion Runner free?

Lion Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Blocky Pirates free?

Blocky Pirates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lion Runner or Blocky Pirates?

Lion Runner is rated higher. Lion Runner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Blocky Pirates averages 4.2 from 122 ratings.

### Do Lion Runner or Blocky Pirates have ads?

Blocky Pirates shows ads; Lion Runner does not.

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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.*