Lateral Runner vs Locked People
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lateral Runner
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reach the end of the level
Locked People
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People are entangled and stuck. No matter what they do, they can't be separated from each other. But if you want, you can throw them in different directions with one finger and separate them. Solve these fun puzzles by swiping your finger across the screen in different directions. We wish you pleasant games.
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Verdict
Lateral Runner and Locked People are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lateral Runner ships an update every 17 months, Locked People every 26 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.
| Parameter | Lateral Runner | Locked People |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Andreotti | omer cetin |
In-app purchases
Lateral Runner
No in-app purchases
Locked People
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Lateral Runner free?
Is Locked People free?
Do Lateral Runner or Locked People have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lateral Runner or Locked People?
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