Comparison

Lanternium vs Tap Escape

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

Head to head
About

Lanternium

Features
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Lanternium is an adventure puzzle game in which the main character - Raccoon find himself in a magical world. Soon he realized that this world is full of dangers and it's dwellers are in serious trouble... You have to find out what happened in this fantastic world and help the Raccoon find his way home! Features: - Puzzles with colors that can be solved with the magic lantern; - 3 fabulous locations containing; - 80 game levels with a unique style and different mechanics; - Hardcore mode for the players who are ready for the most difficult challenges.

About

Tap Escape

Embark on a calm point-and-click adventure, searching illustrated rooms to collect items and combine clues. Progress through five distinct chapters, each offering a unique journey with its own conclusion. Enjoy original art and ambient sound as you uncover the path forward.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click adventure gameplay
  • Illustrated room exploration
  • Item collection and clue combination
  • Five distinct chapters with unique finales
  • Original art and ambient sound
  • Save and resume functionality
  • Free hint credits
Features
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Escape the manor, one moonlit room at a time. Tap Escape: Manor is a calm point-and-click adventure. Search illustrated rooms, collect items, combine clues, and find the way forward. Five full chapters are ready to play—each a self-contained journey with its own finale. CHAPTERS • Chapter 1: The Estate — Unlock a locked country manor and cross the grounds to the open road. • Chapter 2: Beyond the Gate — Follow moonlit lanes up the hill toward an old toll bridge. • Chapter 3: The Hollow — Explore a fog-shrouded village, shop, and crypt beneath the square. • Chapter 4: The Old Railway — Trace abandoned tracks, stations, and tunnels into the mountains. • Chapter 5: The Summit — Climb to the starlit peak and the lodge gates above the treeline. Each chapter includes nine illustrated rooms to explore. FEATURES • Original illustrated art and ambient sound in every room • Save and resume anytime • Free hint credits when you need a nudge • Chapter select—replay any chapter you have unlocked • Play in landscape for the best view More chapters are on the way. How far can you get?

Screenshots

Lanternium4 screens
Tap Escape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tap Escape at Free against Lanternium's $0.49. Tap Escape also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 28 months). Lanternium's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Tap Escape is free to download; Lanternium costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lanternium ships an update every 28 months, Tap Escape every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lanternium versus Tap Escape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanterniumTap Escape
Price$0.49Free — better
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size481 MB352 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksey EvdokimovThe PATG Group, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Lanternium

No in-app purchases

None

Tap Escape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lanternium free?
Lanternium costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Escape free?
Tap Escape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lanternium or Tap Escape have ads?
Neither Lanternium nor Tap Escape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lanternium or Tap Escape?
Lanternium ships an update every 28 months, and Tap Escape every 3 days. Most recently, Lanternium was updated on October 27, 2026 and Tap Escape on October 24, 2026.

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