Comparison

Rooftop Ninja Run vs Rooftop Runner

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

Head to head
About

Rooftop Ninja Run

Experience the thrill of being a ninja by running across rooftops, performing acrobatic maneuvers, and slicing enemies. Master insane jumps, wall runs, and slides in this action-packed game.

Highlights
  • Rooftop running
  • Enemy slicing
  • Wall running
  • Jumping and sliding
  • Acrobatic tricks
  • Ninja experience
Features
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Run on rooftops and slice enemies while doing insane tricks and jumps such as wall run, jump, slide, slice, and flip! Play the game now and enjoy the unique experience of Ninjas!

About

Rooftop Runner

Embark on a thrilling quest for survival across alien-invaded city rooftops. Leap between buildings, evade deadly obstacles, and race towards escape in this action-packed runner game.

Highlights
  • Alien invasion theme
  • Rooftop running and jumping
  • Simple one-touch controls
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Escape mission
Features
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In "Rooftop Runner - Lizard Attack", embark on an adrenaline-filled quest for survival, set against the backdrop of an alien invasion. As dawn breaks over a city turned ghost town, you are humanity's final hope, driven by a spirit unbroken in the face of cold, calculating destruction. Game features: - simple one touch control, tap to jump - no two levels are ever the same Your world has been invaded by merciless alien creatures - humanoid lizards who have seized control of Earth, reducing your home to nothing but charred ruins. But your spirit remains unbroken, your will to resist the extraterrestrial menace enduring amidst the chaos. As the city's solitary survivor, you traverse the precarious rooftops, leaping from building to building in a seemingly endless race against the lurking horrors. Each desperate jump brings you closer to the ultimate goal: a rocket ship, the key to your escape and humanity's last chance at salvation. The enemy lurks around every corner, attacking when you least expect it. Lethal fires spring from the scorched buildings, obstacles you must overcome in this desperate dash for freedom. "Rooftop Runner - Lizard Attack" is not just a game - it's a relentless test of agility and endurance that keeps you on the edge of your seat at every turn. But remember, while your rocket ship always seems to be just out of reach, your fight for survival is only the beginning. This thrilling escape is but the first chapter in your battle for humanity's future. So, are you ready to face the unknown, to defy the odds, to reclaim your world? Download "Rooftop Runner - Lizard attack" today, and begin your fight back against the alien invaders!

Screenshots

Rooftop Ninja Run4 screens
Rooftop Runner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rooftop Runner at every 5 days against Rooftop Ninja Run's every 13 months. Rooftop Runner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Rooftop Ninja Run's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rooftop Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rooftop Ninja Run has 2.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rooftop Ninja Run ships an update every 13 months, Rooftop Runner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rooftop Ninja Run versus Rooftop Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRooftop Ninja RunRooftop Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size484 MB101 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperMad HookMagi Ent

Customer experience

Rooftop Ninja Run

All ratings2,273 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral13.6%
Negative11.4%

Rooftop Runner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Rooftop Ninja Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Glitches that cause player to fall through the floor

Requested features

4 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Customizable swords and characters
  • Longer and more varied levels
  • Enemies that actively try to avoid the player

Rooftop Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rooftop Ninja Run

No in-app purchases

None

Rooftop Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rooftop Ninja Run free?
Rooftop Ninja Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rooftop Runner free?
Rooftop Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rooftop Ninja Run or Rooftop Runner?
Rooftop Runner is rated higher. Rooftop Ninja Run averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Rooftop Runner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Rooftop Ninja Run or Rooftop Runner have ads?
Both Rooftop Ninja Run and Rooftop Runner show ads.
Which is updated more often, Rooftop Ninja Run or Rooftop Runner?
Rooftop Ninja Run ships an update every 13 months, and Rooftop Runner every 5 days. Most recently, Rooftop Ninja Run was updated on October 13, 2026 and Rooftop Runner on October 1, 2026.

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