Comparison

Lateral Runner vs Swipe Robot

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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reach the end of the level

About

Swipe Robot

Navigate a robot through challenging levels filled with obstacles and traps. Collect crystals, find keys, and use special items to reach the exit in this logic puzzle adventure. Test your intellect and agility to overcome each unique stage.

Highlights
  • Control a robot
  • Bypass obstacles and traps
  • Collect crystals
  • Find the exit
  • Tons of levels
  • Use missiles and teleports
Features
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Control the robot, bypass obstacles, collect crystals and find the exit! Adventure awaits you! Can you find the exit and collect all the crystals in levels full of puzzles and obstacles? You'll have to use all your agility and intellect. An exciting game where the robot has to overcome all the obstacles and reach the exit. Take control of the robot, what could be easier? But it's not that easy. You’ll have to think through every move, as the levels are full of obstacles and dangers. One wrong step and you start over again. The exit seems close, just open the door, but did you find the key? Grab some missiles and blast through it! No passage? Find the teleport, or finish the level another way. - Tons of cool levels - A game of agility and intellect - Interesting challenges - Different ways to complete levels - Test your knowledge and dexterity - The robot won't let you get bored - Robots can be different ‌ Complete all the levels and get fully charged in the new puzzle game with a robot!

Screenshots

Lateral Runner3 screens
Swipe Robot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lateral Runner at none against Swipe Robot's 1. Swipe Robot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 17 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Swipe Robot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lateral Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lateral Runner ships an update every 17 months, Swipe Robot every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lateral Runner versus Swipe Robot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLateral RunnerSwipe Robot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB250 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperMarco AndreottiLunapp, TOO

In-app purchases

None

Lateral Runner

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Swipe Robot

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Lateral Runner free?
Lateral Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swipe Robot free?
Swipe Robot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lateral Runner or Swipe Robot have ads?
Both Lateral Runner and Swipe Robot show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lateral Runner or Swipe Robot?
Lateral Runner ships an update every 17 months, and Swipe Robot every 2 days. Most recently, Lateral Runner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Swipe Robot on October 30, 2026.

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