Comparison

LightBike 2 vs Running Fred

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Acrobatic maneuvers
  • Perilous traps
  • Multiple game modes
  • Special skills and perks
  • Unlockable characters and outfits
  • Cross-device progress saving
Features
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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!

Screenshots

LightBike 24 screens
Running Fred4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LightBike 2 versus Running Fred: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightBike 2Running Fred
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (734 ratings)4.5 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7341.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB233 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPankaku Inc.Dedalord S.R.L.

Customer experience

LightBike 2

All ratings734 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral13.8%
Negative30.9%

Running Fred

All ratings1,804 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews501 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative15.0%

User reviews

LightBike 2

From 734 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

10 purchases

LightBike 2

One-time10
  • 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
10 purchases

Running Fred

One-time10
  • 2000 Skullies Pack$0.99
  • Value Pack 1$1.99
  • Value Pack 2$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 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?
LightBike 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Running Fred free?
Running Fred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LightBike 2 or Running Fred?
Running Fred is rated higher. LightBike 2 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 734 ratings, while Running Fred averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.
Do LightBike 2 or Running Fred have ads?
Running Fred shows ads; LightBike 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, LightBike 2 or Running Fred?
LightBike 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Running Fred every 3 months. Most recently, LightBike 2 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Running Fred on November 1, 2026.

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