LightBike 2 vs Running Fred
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LightBike 2
Race at light speed through cyberspace in this action-packed sequel. Engage in thrilling real-time battles with players globally or challenge friends via Bluetooth. Master new jump mechanics and game modes for strategic, high-speed competition.
- Real-time global multiplayer matches
- Bluetooth local multiplayer for up to 4 players
- Strategic 'Jump' action
- New 3D stages
- Death match game mode
- Pankia integration with leaderboards
- Social networking and friend following
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As a sequel of earlier worldwide mega hit, LightBike2 has finally come back with juiced up updates. Drive through the cyber space as fast as the light, and have dead heat battles with opponents all over the world! * With simple operations, anyone can have control over LightBike. * Newly "Jump" added to its action makes the game much more strategic! * In addition of normal stages,a 3D stage has been added. * A new game mode "Death match mode" has been added. * Possible to play realtime match games with players worldwide over the Internet. * Possible to play via Bluetooth with your friends. * You can play with up to 4 players via Bluetooth. * By the results of your online matches, your grade will defer with the new Grading System, and it's possible to match up with user in the same grade. * The lastet game library for iPhone, Pankia is included with Leader board and Online game match functions! What's "Pankia"? Pankia is a library for multi-play iPhone games based on technology extracted from LightBike. * A social net working function which you can follow your friends and favorite players is included! Realtime communication through the Internet is possible! Since using P2P connection between iPhone, it can support high realtime race processing games. * You can invite your followers to match games through push notification. ※Supporting iOS 4.3 or letter
Running Fred
Guide a hapless hero through perilous traps and challenges in this fast-paced third-person platformer. Perform acrobatic maneuvers, utilize special items, and choose from multiple game modes to survive.
- Acrobatic maneuvers
- Perilous traps
- Multiple game modes
- Special skills and perks
- Unlockable characters and outfits
- Cross-device progress saving
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"What goes down, usually meets something hard on its way" The anticipated sequel to Falling Fred is here! Fred is back with a new host of painful antics, awesome acrobatic/desperate moves, special items and uber-cool locations. Take control of our hapless hero as he pursues his quest to remain among the living! Running Fred combines ludicrously natural controls and furiously paced action with the shameless buckets of gore praised on its prequel, making up a fantastic third person platformer unparalleled on mobile devices! Main Features: - Lots of acrobatic maneuvers - Dozens of perilous traps - Multiple game modes: Adventure, Challenge and our favourite Endless Survival! - Tons of special skills and perks - Lot of characters to choose from! - Pimp up your character with special outfits - Keep your progress across all your devices - Share your score with your friends via Game Center What reviewers say: "Bloody Brilliant!" - iFanzine "The sheer amount of content, replayability and fun that comes from deftly avoiding trap after trap is phenomenal" - AppSpy "For gamers who like runner-games, this game is easily a 5 out of 5 stars game" - fabela-imag "Those who love Falling Fred, just love the running Fred, the anticipated sequel to Falling Fred." - Best10App Skiing Fred, the new Fred adventure, is available now at App Store. Check it! SuperSonic Jack, a new here, a new adventure available at App Store Now!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Running Fred at 4.5 against LightBike 2's 3.9. Running Fred also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 55%). LightBike 2's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. LightBike 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Running Fred sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Running Fred holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 734 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of LightBike 2's written reviews are positive against 79% of Running Fred's.
LightBike 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, Running Fred every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LightBike 2 | Running Fred |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (734 ratings) | 4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | 78.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 734 | 1.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 233 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pankaku Inc. | Dedalord S.R.L. |
Customer experience
LightBike 2
Running Fred
User reviews
LightBike 2
From 734 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💎 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great visuals and art style
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to learn controls
Room to improve
- 🚫 Multiplayer is dead or non-functional
- 💰 Excessive monetization and ads
- 🐛 Bugs, crashes, and compatibility issues
- 🕰️ Lack of updates and developer support
Running Fred
From 1.8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Customizable character
- 🎢 Challenging obstacles
- 🎯 Nostalgic experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🩸 Excessive violence/gore
Bugs and requests
LightBike 2
Reported bugs
4 issues- Multiplayer not working
- Game crashes on launch
- Inability to restore purchases
- Progression and achievements lost
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back the original LightBike game
- Restore multiplayer functionality
- Implement a way to restore purchases and progress
- Develop a LightBike 3 with modern features
Running Fred
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes when using Iron Fred character
- Mystery boxes not working as intended
- Inverted controls and screen orientation issues
- Obstacles not registering properly
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back Falling Fred and Falling Fred Z
- Add more levels and worlds
- Improve controls and responsiveness
- Reduce difficulty of obtaining in-game currency
In-app purchases
LightBike 2
- 10 coins$0.99
- D-Type Body$1.99
- E-Type Body$1.99
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- F-Type Body$1.99
- G-Type Body$1.99
- H-Type Body$1.99
- 2 players mode$2.99
- K-Type Body$2.99
- Skull Body$2.99
- N-Type Body$4.99
Running Fred
- 2000 Skullies Pack$0.99
- Value Pack 1$1.99
- Value Pack 2$1.99
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- Value Pack 3$1.99
- 5000 Skullies Pack$1.99
- 11000 Skullies Pack$4.99
- 24000 Skullies Pack$9.99
- 60000 Skullies Pack$14.99
- 84000 Skullies Pack$29.99
- 350000 Skullies$99.99
Questions
Is LightBike 2 free?
Is Running Fred free?
Which has better reviews, LightBike 2 or Running Fred?
Do LightBike 2 or Running Fred have ads?
Which is updated more often, LightBike 2 or Running Fred?
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