Comparison

Zombie Dash vs Lantern

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

Head to head
About

Zombie Dash

Test your reflexes in this addictive arcade game by dashing through circles while avoiding zombie projectiles. Unlock fun customizations and compete for high scores on global leaderboards. With over 200 levels and multiple game modes, endless fun awaits.

Highlights
  • Challenging arcade gameplay
  • Dash through color-switching circles
  • Avoid zombie projectiles
  • Unlockable zombie hats
  • Master high scores and leaderboards
  • Multiple game wave modes
  • Over 200 levels
Features
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Zombie Dash is a fun, addicting arcade game perfect for boring moments. Challenge your reflex and dash through circles without being shot by that crazy Zombie head! Features: - Simple, yet challenging arcade gameplay - Try to make as much circles as possible. Each new circle brings a color switch for the Zombie, background and gameplay elements - Play as you want in various Game Wave Modes on more than 200 levels - Collect Diamonds and unlock funny hats for the Zombie - Master your High Score and top the Leaderboards Gameplay details: Zombie Dash reaches back to the roots of arcade games from the past and tries to bring a different, fresh idea to create a new challenge for mobile gamers. Player has to test his reflexes, make as much circles as possible and avoid Zombie shots flying from the centre of the screen. Each new circle brings different challenges - the colors are switched, shots fly in different patterns, camera behaviour changes. The longer you play, the harder it gets! If the main Endless Mode is not enough, we are making updates with new Game Modes, each packed with 50+ new levels with a twist to the basic game mechanic. By completing all the levels in a game mode, you can collect unique hats for the Zombie and brag with your friends! We invite you to install the game, try the challenge and master your reflex or just have simple, good fun with Zombies!

About

Lantern

Navigate treacherous platforms, collect flames, and keep your lantern burning in this action platformer. Unlock new character skins and lantern colors as you progress through challenging levels and dynamic environments. Discover a secret bonus stage upon completing all levels.

Highlights
  • Skillful platforming gameplay
  • Collect flames to progress
  • Unlock character skins and lantern colors
  • Navigate treacherous traps and obstacles
  • Explore dynamic environments
  • Access secret bonus stage
Features
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Step into the thrilling world of Lantern, the ultimate action platformer that blends skillful gameplay with stunning visuals. Your mission: complete all the levels by collecting flames as you navigate treacherous platforms filled with traps and obstacles. Core Features Gameplay: Run, jump, and dodge traps while keeping your lantern burning. Collect and Customize: Unlock exciting character skins and lanterns in various colors with collected flames. Secret Level Limbo: Finish all levels to access this mysterious bonus stage. Challenging Obstacles: Master timing and precision as you face moving platforms, spikes. Dynamic Environments: Explore a variety of beautifully designed worlds, each with its own atmosphere and challenges

Screenshots

Zombie Dash4 screens
Lantern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Zombie Dash at none against Lantern's shown. Zombie Dash also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Lantern's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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

Both are free to download. Zombie Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lantern sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Dash ships an update every 2 weeks, Lantern weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zombie Dash versus Lantern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie DashLantern
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB200 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerbyss mobileiqbal kpekpassi fofana

Customer experience

Zombie Dash

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.0%

Lantern

Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Zombie Dash

One-time1
  • Remove ads and get a bonus reward$3.99
4 purchases

Lantern

One-time4
  • coin_500$0.99
  • coin_3000$3.99
  • coin_10000$8.99
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  • coin_50000$29.99

Questions

Is Zombie Dash free?
Zombie Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lantern free?
Lantern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zombie Dash or Lantern have ads?
Lantern shows ads; Zombie Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Dash or Lantern?
Zombie Dash ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lantern weekly. Most recently, Zombie Dash was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lantern on October 7, 2026.

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