# BadWeekend vs Lumen Rider

The clearest difference is price: Lumen Rider at Free against BadWeekend's $1.99. BadWeekend's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Lumen Rider is free to download; BadWeekend costs $1.99 up front. BadWeekend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lumen Rider sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BadWeekend ships an update weekly, Lumen Rider every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BadWeekend | Lumen Rider |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-rider/id6450874229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 148 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CHUL YOUNG KANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556611810) | [Su Min Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261980025) |

## What reviewers say

### BadWeekend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badweekend/id1556611808)

A side-scrolling action game where players navigate through levels, avoiding obstacles and rescuing companions. The gameplay starts simple but evolves into more complex actions as you progress.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling action gameplay, Simple to in-depth controls, Obstacle avoidance, Companion rescue, Shelter usage for recharging

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Lumen Rider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumen-rider/id6450874229)

Engage in high-speed combat on a bike, wielding a variety of weapons to defeat enemies. Explore diverse environments, customize your character, and compete in different game modes. Enjoy thrilling action with a focus on speed and precision.

**Highlights:** Bike combat with aerial maneuvers, Wide array of weapons, Character customization via card synthesis, Multiple environments to conquer, Two game modes: Normal and Hero, Leaderboard competition, Daily quests and challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bomb +2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| +10 Min. Unlimited Fuel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bomb +5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| +30 Min. Unlimited Fuel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bomb +10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| +60 Min. Unlimited Fuel | $2.99 | one-time |
| 330 x Coins Special Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 600 x Coins Hero Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Supporters Package | $69.99 | one-time |
| 1500 x Coins Legend Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BadWeekend free?

BadWeekend costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Lumen Rider free?

Lumen Rider is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do BadWeekend or Lumen Rider have ads?

Lumen Rider shows ads; BadWeekend does not.

### Which is updated more often, BadWeekend or Lumen Rider?

BadWeekend ships an update weekly, and Lumen Rider every 4 days. Most recently, BadWeekend was updated on October 7, 2026 and Lumen Rider on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*