# Lode Runner Classic vs Saboteur!

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 chart position (#114 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Lode Runner Classic ships an update every 5 weeks, Saboteur! every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lode Runner Classic | Saboteur! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lode-runner-classic/id582864706/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saboteur/id1590435847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 297 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tozai, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/356277315) | [MobileFabric S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535508176) |

## What reviewers say

### Lode Runner Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lode-runner-classic/id582864706)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Puzzle, #189 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Saboteur!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saboteur/id1590435847)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 October 14, 2026 and Saboteur! on October 1, 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.*