# LOST MAZE vs Wire Run

The clearest difference is ads: LOST MAZE at none against Wire Run's shown. Wire Run's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 51%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LOST MAZE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Wire Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for LOST MAZE against 4.1 for Wire Run. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of LOST MAZE's written reviews are positive against 78% of Wire Run's.

LOST MAZE ships an update every 5 weeks, Wire Run every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOST MAZE | Wire Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-maze/id1130186793/reviews) | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-run/id1417968501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [立 文](https://appshunter.io/developer/997241841) | [vu han](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300051130) |

## What reviewers say

### LOST MAZE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-maze/id1130186793)

Guide a young girl through a mysterious maze filled with challenging puzzles. Navigate her through dark paths, collect lost items, and bring her back home. Discover new characters and unravel the maze's secrets.

**Highlights:** Navigate challenging maze puzzles, Collect lost items and treasures, Unlock different characters, Simple drag controls, Explore 4 chapters and 60 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUY SOME GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift for New Player | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| REFILL ENERGY FOR 24 HOURS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapter 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Many Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 4 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎶 Relaxing and awesome music
- 💡 Unique and interesting gameplay concept
- 🧠 Makes you think critically
- 😌 Entertaining and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Energy system limits playtime
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤏 Small and poorly placed pause button
- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 😵 Frustrating controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Progress erased after updates
- Game freezes or won't start
- Level progression blocked by glitches
- Ads not rewarding energy refill

**Requested features**

- Add new levels/content
- Implement a level editor
- Add bosses and weapon crafting
- Improve pause button size and placement
- Increase tap area for controls


### Wire Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wire-run/id1417968501)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course as a continuously moving wire. Test your reflexes and memory across 24 levels, requiring precise timing to avoid hazards and reach the finish line. Share high scores and achievements with friends.

**Highlights:** Obstacle course gameplay, Control a moving wire, 24 challenging levels, Requires observation and memory, Quick reflexes needed, Social sharing of scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOST MAZE free?

LOST MAZE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wire Run free?

Wire Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LOST MAZE or Wire Run?

Wire Run is rated higher. LOST MAZE averages 4.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Wire Run averages 4.1 from 9 ratings.

### Do LOST MAZE or Wire Run have ads?

Wire Run shows ads; LOST MAZE does not.

### Which is updated more often, LOST MAZE or Wire Run?

LOST MAZE ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wire Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, LOST MAZE was updated on November 6, 2026 and Wire Run on November 2, 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.*