Comparison

Volcano Escape vs Lantern

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

Head to head
About

Volcano Escape

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Run as fast as you can, dodge the outcoming fireball from the most famous and imposing volcanoes of the Earth. Take coins with which to be able to buy new characters and landscapes, and local food to take a new life! EE is an endless game. Challenge the highest score of the rank with the world players! Buy new fantastic landscapes and characters with the coins taken in-game or buying them. Change the time of the day (midday, sunrise, sunset, starry night, etc.) for a challenge always new and rich of pleasant surprises! -The most famous and fascinating volcanoes in the world. The list is continually updated! -Each volcano has its magic potion to acquire a new life and continue the game. The dishes chosen are typical of the place! -Change the time of the day with the appropriate icon. Play with the sun, the moon or during a captivating twilight or sunrise! -Lots of funny characters! -Get the coins to buy new fantastic characters and landscapes! The game becomes increasingly difficult. Can you survive?

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

Volcano Escape4 screens
Lantern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lantern at weekly against Volcano Escape's every 33 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Volcano Escape sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Lantern sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volcano Escape ships an update every 33 months, Lantern weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Volcano Escape versus Lantern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolcano EscapeLantern
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsWeekly โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS13.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size141 MB200 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperFabrizio Billeciiqbal kpekpassi fofana

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Volcano Escape

One-time2
  • Buy 1000 coins$1.99
  • Buy 9999 coins and remove ADS$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 Volcano Escape free?
Volcano Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lantern free?
Lantern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Volcano Escape or Lantern have ads?
Both Volcano Escape and Lantern show ads.
Which is updated more often, Volcano Escape or Lantern?
Volcano Escape ships an update every 33 months, and Lantern weekly. Most recently, Volcano Escape was updated on October 9, 2026 and Lantern on October 7, 2026.

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