Lulu Run vs Throughline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lulu Run
Embark on an adventure with Lulu to collect scattered Cubistone pieces and save the Cubie World. This running action game features simple two-button controls for jumping and rolling, offering various chapters and challenges.
- Simple jump and roll controls
- Portrait mode running action
- Collect scattered Cubistone pieces
- Various chapters and monsters
- Exciting bonus zones
- Unlock special costumes
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Enjoy spectacular Lulu action with just 2 button combinations for jumping and rolling! Can you collect all the scattered pieces of Cubistone?! Let's go on an adventure with charming, adorable, cute Lulu right now! Characteristic - Play various actions with a combination of jumping and rolling - New fresh running action game enjoyed in portrait mode - Various chapters and monsters that give a glimpse of the Cubie World - 3 pieces of Cubistones that are placed in each map to collect - An exciting bonus zone that brings rewards and pleasure! Explanation - Tab rolling button in the air whenever you want! Instant dive rolling action! - The jump height varies depending on the time you hold down the jump. - Coins can be a hint to avoid obstacles!? - Low and narrow obstacles can be avoided by rolling - Step on the moving monster and jump high again! - Scattered pieces of Cubistones are usually placed in difficult places - Collect Cubistones and collect special costumes The evil Pumpkin Mage has exploited Cubistone to confuse creatures of the Cubie World!! Can we save the Cubie World by collecting all the Cubistones scattered with our hope, Lulu?
Throughline
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Test your reflexes as you avoid and dodge around an endless stream of obstacles and narrow passages to move through. Dragging your finger anywhere on the screen will move you around, as time goes on the speed will start to pick up. You'll need to react quickly to keep up with the obstacles being thrown at you. Compete for the top spot on the online leaderboard either in total distance traveled, or in longest continuous distance traveled without touching a wall. Do you have the reflexes to take the number one spot?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Throughline at none against Lulu Run's 1. Throughline also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Lulu Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Throughline asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lulu Run ships an update every 2 months, Throughline every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lulu Run | Throughline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UNIT5 | Finlay Paterson |
In-app purchases
Lulu Run
- Lulu Run No-Ads$2.99
Throughline
No in-app purchases









