Comparison

Lode Runner Classic vs Saboteur!

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
Read full description

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

Saboteur!

Relive a classic 1985 action-adventure game remastered for modern devices. Explore original missions and new levels with updated graphics, enemies, and an expanded storyline. Enjoy hours of retro gameplay with multiple graphic modes and achievements.

Highlights
  • Original 1985 mission
  • New levels and enemies
  • Expanded storyline
  • Retro console graphic modes
  • Over 10 hours of gameplay
  • 22 special achievements
Features
Read full description

Saboteur! is the classic retro game hit made by Clive Townsend in 1985 for the ZX Spectrum 8-bit computer. In 1985 Saboteur! received the prestigious award "The Crash Smash" from Crash magazine and was high-rated with a 93% score. Now after 36 years MobileFabric in collaboration with Clive Townsend have prepared the special remastered version of Saboteur! for iOS devices. In the game you'll experience the original mission from 1985 version. Additionally the story will continue with new levels and enemies. Now you'll be able to know more about Saboteur and his dark and secret story. - Original mission from 1985 in two versions ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 - New levels - New enemies - New story - New soundtrack and music - Over 10 hours of gameplay - 5 times bigger than original version - 9 retro consoles graphic modes - 8 language versions - 22 special achievments - Secrets and easter eggs to reveal

Screenshots

Lode Runner Classic4 screens
Saboteur!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lode Runner Classic at every 5 weeks against Saboteur!'s every 41 months. Lode Runner Classic also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, 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

Lode Runner Classic costs $2.99 and Saboteur! $4.99 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 Saboteur!. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lode Runner Classic ships an update every 5 weeks, Saboteur! every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lode Runner Classic versus Saboteur!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLode Runner ClassicSaboteur!
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.9 (34 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings34 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 41 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB297 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperTozai, Inc.MobileFabric S.A.

Customer experience

Lode Runner Classic

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

Saboteur!

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

In-app purchases

None

Lode Runner Classic

No in-app purchases

None

Saboteur!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lode Runner Classic free?
Lode Runner Classic costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Saboteur! free?
Saboteur! costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lode Runner Classic or Saboteur!?
Saboteur! is rated higher. Lode Runner Classic averages 3.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Saboteur! averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lode Runner Classic or Saboteur! have ads?
Neither Lode Runner Classic nor Saboteur! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lode Runner Classic or Saboteur!?
Lode Runner Classic ships an update every 5 weeks, and Saboteur! every 41 months. Most recently, Lode Runner Classic was updated on September 28, 2026 and Saboteur! on October 1, 2026.

Other comparisons