Lateral Runner vs Chroma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lateral Runner
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Chroma
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Chroma sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Lateral Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lateral Runner ships an update every 17 months, Chroma daily. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lateral Runner | Chroma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marco Andreotti | 鲁 黄 |
In-app purchases
Lateral Runner
No in-app purchases
Chroma
- 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?
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Do Lateral Runner or Chroma have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lateral Runner or Chroma?
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