Comparison

Lateral Runner vs Chroma

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

Chroma

Features
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Chroma is a single-player color memory game built around one idea: Can you remember what you just saw? How it works Each round, you see a new color to memorize. At the same time, you must answer a simple question: Tap the color from the previous round. That’s it. Sounds easy. Most people think they can. And yet… After a few rounds, something strange happens. You hesitate. You’re sure you remember… and then you tap the wrong one. Again. Not because it’s fast. Not because it’s unfair. But because your short-term memory quietly fails. That moment is the game. What makes Chroma different: • Infinite run – no levels to clear, only how long you can last • 1-back memory gameplay – constantly remembering and recalling • Two modes: Classic: no timer, pure memory pressure; Timed Rush: short timers that expose hesitation • Increasing difficulty – more choices, closer colors, higher confusion It looks calm. Your brain won’t feel calm. Most runs end not with panic — but with a quiet, confused “Wait… why did I tap that?” If you don’t believe it’s this strange, try Chroma.

Screenshots

Lateral Runner3 screens
Chroma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lateral Runner at none against Chroma's 4. Lateral Runner also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Chroma's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 17 months). On price, ads 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. Chroma sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Lateral Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lateral Runner ships an update every 17 months, Chroma daily. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Lateral Runner versus Chroma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLateral RunnerChroma
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMarco Andreotti鲁 黄

In-app purchases

None

Lateral Runner

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Chroma

One-time4
  • New Player Pack$0.49
  • Basic Coin Pack$0.99
  • Advanced Coin Pack$2.99
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  • Super Coin Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Lateral Runner free?
Lateral Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chroma free?
Chroma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lateral Runner or Chroma have ads?
Both Lateral Runner and Chroma show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lateral Runner or Chroma?
Lateral Runner ships an update every 17 months, and Chroma daily. Most recently, Lateral Runner was updated on October 3, 2026 and Chroma on September 29, 2026.

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