Comparison

Lateral Runner vs Sqube

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

Head to head
About

Lateral Runner

Features
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About

Sqube

Embark on a mysterious adventure in a dark, atmospheric world. Solve intricate puzzles using a clone ally and engage in action-packed combat with a single weapon. Uncover secrets about yourself and the strange environment.

Highlights
  • Intriguing story and atmosphere
  • Strategic puzzle-solving with a clone
  • Action-packed combat with shooting
  • Minimalist and immersive design
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Uncover secrets and explore
Features
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Story and Atmosphere Sqube: The Beginning takes you on an intriguing journey through a mysterious and dark world. As you start this adventure, unaware of who you are or where you come from, the world around you grows more complex with each step. As you progress, you will uncover secrets about both this strange world and yourself. Along the way, your clone will be your greatest ally, but it won't always be clear who you can trust. The mystery deepens as you move forward. Gameplay Sqube combines clever puzzle-solving with intense action. You will need to work strategically with your clone to overcome obstacles, solve intricate puzzles, and make progress. Your clone will help you reach hard-to-access areas and outsmart dangerous situations. But it’s not all about puzzles—along the way, you'll encounter enemies that you'll need to defeat using your single weapon. The game offers the thrill of action with satisfying shooting moments, blending strategy and reflexes to create a unique experience. Design Sqube features a minimalist and immersive design that pulls you into a world filled with mystery and discovery. The game's dark and atmospheric aesthetic encourages exploration, with each level offering new challenges and secrets to uncover. Every structure you encounter hints at the depth of the story, drawing you deeper into the world. Controls Sqube offers intuitive touch controls designed for mobile devices, allowing you to smoothly navigate your character and clone. You’ll need sharp timing and careful planning to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. The controls are simple to understand, yet provide strategic depth, ensuring that both your intellect and reflexes are tested throughout the game.

Screenshots

Lateral Runner3 screens
Sqube4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Sqube at none against Lateral Runner's shown. Lateral Runner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lateral Runner ships an update every 17 months, Sqube every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Lateral Runner versus Sqube: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLateral RunnerSqube
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB180 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperMarco AndreottiRH POZITIF TEKNOLOJI AS

In-app purchases

None

Lateral Runner

No in-app purchases

None

Sqube

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lateral Runner free?
Lateral Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sqube free?
Sqube is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lateral Runner or Sqube have ads?
Lateral Runner shows ads; Sqube does not.
Which is updated more often, Lateral Runner or Sqube?
Lateral Runner ships an update every 17 months, and Sqube every 19 months. Most recently, Lateral Runner was updated on October 3, 2026 and Sqube on October 6, 2026.

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