Comparison

Lode Runner Classic vs Helicopter by CodeHS

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

Head to head
About

Lode Runner Classic

Navigate maze-like levels, collecting gold while dodging enemies. Blast blocks to create paths or trap pursuers. Enjoy 150 classic levels with modern enhancements like zoom and adjustable speed.

Highlights
  • 150 classic levels
  • Two game modes
  • Screen magnification
  • Adjustable play speed
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Worldwide leaderboards
Features
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DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON FOOL’S GOLD Play the authentic Lode Runner… this is the real deal! AWARD WINNING GAMEPLAY Lode Runner Classic combines the game play and all 150 levels of the award-winning Apple II original Lode Runner with graphics and features engineered for today's advanced smartphones. The game's frantic action takes place in maze-like, static levels, where a single player dodges enemies while running and climbing to reach and claim stacks of gold. No jumping is allowed. And shooting enemies is forbidden, but you can blast blocks to access lower platforms or trap pursuing enemies. Winding your way through ever-increasing levels of complexity makes for a superior challenge, but now you can choose to play any one of the 150 levels at any time. EXCITING NEW FEATURES Although the gameplay remains true to the original Apple II version, there are plenty of new features to enhance the experience. You can magnify the screen around the Runner, set the play speed, adjust the coloring of the art and compete for top spot on the worldwide leaderboards. •150 puzzling levels – all unlocked and accessible •Two game modes – Expedition and Time Attack •New magnification effect – zoom the action around the Runner •Multiple play speeds – super slow to superfast action •Fully adjustable color palettes •Worldwide leaderboards •Multiple control schemes •Illustrated How to Play section "When the first Lode Runner came out on the Apple II, the last thing I expected was that the game would be alive and kicking on a platform as advanced as today’s smartphones more than 25 years later. It's really gratifying to me that so many people are still interested in the game." Douglas E. Smith, Original Creator “In the early days, there was Lode Runner. I consider it a real puzzle game. That was my favorite for many, many years. It’s such a good combination of dynamic stuff, the finger-work, and real planning and puzzle-solving. Every level was a real puzzle with its own mechanics, its own dynamics, its own kind of solution. At the same time, it was an arcade game to play. This combination was done absolutely right. I can’t imagine any other game with such inventive and unusual design.” Alexey Pajitnov, Tetris Creator Interview with Edge Magazine Tozai Games and Lode Runner are trademarks of Tozai, Inc. registered or protected in the US and other countries. Lode Runner is protected under US and international copyright laws ©1983-2017 Tozai, Inc. All rights reserved.

About

Helicopter by CodeHS

A simple arcade game where players tap to control a helicopter's ascent and descent, aiming to navigate through obstacles. This game was developed using the CodeHS platform, which helps schools teach coding.

Highlights
  • Tap to ascend
  • Release to descend
  • Avoid obstacles
  • Simple one-touch gameplay
  • Built on CodeHS platform
Features
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This is the Helicopter game from CodeHS. Tap to make the helicopter go up, release to make the helicopter go down, and try to avoid the obstacles. This app was built on CodeHS (http://codehs.com), a platform for helping schools teach coding. Any app you build on CodeHS can get submitted to the App Store as well.

Screenshots

Lode Runner Classic4 screens
Helicopter by CodeHS2 screens

Verdict

The call

Lode Runner Classic and Helicopter by CodeHS both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Helicopter by CodeHS's written reviews are positive against 52% of Lode Runner Classic's. Helicopter by CodeHS also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Lode Runner Classic's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 1). On rating, ads, 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

Helicopter by CodeHS is free to download; Lode Runner Classic costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Lode Runner Classic against 4.0 for Helicopter by CodeHS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lode Runner Classic has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Lode Runner Classic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Helicopter by CodeHS's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lode Runner Classic versus Helicopter by CodeHS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLode Runner ClassicHelicopter by CodeHS
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (34 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTozai, Inc.CodeHS

Customer experience

Lode Runner Classic

All ratings34 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative26.5%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive52.3%
Neutral10.9%
Negative36.7%

Helicopter by CodeHS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lode Runner Classic

No in-app purchases

None

Helicopter by CodeHS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lode Runner Classic free?
Lode Runner Classic costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Helicopter by CodeHS free?
Helicopter by CodeHS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lode Runner Classic or Helicopter by CodeHS?
Helicopter by CodeHS is rated higher. Lode Runner Classic averages 3.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Helicopter by CodeHS averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lode Runner Classic or Helicopter by CodeHS have ads?
Neither Lode Runner Classic nor Helicopter by CodeHS shows ads.

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