# Joe Cable vs Lastronaut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lastronaut at 84% against Joe Cable's 16%. Lastronaut also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Joe Cable's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lastronaut sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Joe Cable asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lastronaut holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lastronaut has 277 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Joe Cable's written reviews are positive against 84% of Lastronaut's.

Joe Cable ships an update every 2 weeks, Lastronaut every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joe Cable | Lastronaut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joe-cable-endless-runner-game/id387848024/reviews) | **[4.6 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastronaut/id805839157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **277** |
| Positive reviews | 15.8% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 139 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tim Vogel](https://appshunter.io/developer/847694889) | [Darrin Henein](https://appshunter.io/developer/805839160) |

## What reviewers say

### Joe Cable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joe-cable-endless-runner-game/id387848024)

Guide a clumsy technician sliding down a mountain on a power line. Dodge obstacles like birds and branches, collect bonuses, and aim for the highest score. Features innovative controls and fun cartoon graphics.

**Highlights:** Endless sliding gameplay, Dodge aerial obstacles, Collect bonus items, Innovative touch and tilt controls, 3D cartoon graphics, Game Center leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lastronaut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastronaut/id805839157)

Embark on an adrenaline-fueled dash for survival in this endless runner. Blast through a machine army with a variety of weapons, dodge obstacles, and reach the last rocket ship to escape a dying Earth. Features stunning pixel art, chaotic action, and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Infinite gameplay, Variety of weapons, Hand-crafted artwork and animations, Chaotic action with slow-motion effects, Local gameplay stats, Global leaderboards, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Suit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ultraviolet Suit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Space Suit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dino Suit | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 🆓 Free with no ads or IAPs
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤖 Lack of enemy/level variety
- 🕰️ Overuse of slow-motion effects
- 🔇 No option to mute sound

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Leaderboard/stats issues

**Requested features**

- Unlockable skins/characters
- Weapon/ability upgrades
- Progression system with levels/challenges
- More diverse environments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joe Cable free?

Joe Cable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lastronaut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Joe Cable or Lastronaut?

Lastronaut is rated higher. Joe Cable averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lastronaut averages 4.6 from 277 ratings.

### Do Joe Cable or Lastronaut have ads?

Joe Cable shows ads; Lastronaut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Joe Cable or Lastronaut?

Joe Cable ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lastronaut every 10 days. Most recently, Joe Cable was updated on October 19, 2026 and Lastronaut on October 22, 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.*