Lode Runner Classic vs Brain Builder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 150 classic levels
- Two game modes
- Screen magnification
- Adjustable play speed
- Customizable color palettes
- Worldwide leaderboards
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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.
Brain Builder
Engage in a variety of brain-training challenges designed to enhance memory, logic, speed, concentration, and reaction time. Track your progress through detailed statistics and compete with others on the leaderboards. Consistent daily training can lead to significant improvements.
- 16 brain training tests
- Memory challenges
- Logic puzzles
- Speed and reaction tests
- Concentration exercises
- Math problems
- Results tracking
- Leaderboard competition
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Brain Builder is the game, where you can train your brain. Try to pass all 16 memory, logic, speed, concentration, reaction tests and math with the best result. Track your results in the statistics division. Train every day and the result will be amazing. What result do you have in the table of leaders?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Brain Builder at Free against Lode Runner Classic's $2.99. Brain Builder also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 52%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.0). Lode Runner Classic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (34 vs 6). On rating, ads 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
Brain Builder is free to download; Lode Runner Classic costs $2.99 up front. Brain Builder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lode Runner Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lode Runner Classic holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lode Runner Classic has 34 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Lode Runner Classic's written reviews are positive against 75% of Brain Builder's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Lode Runner Classic | Brain Builder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (34 ratings) — better | 3.7 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 5.1.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tozai, Inc. | Denis Sokolov |
Customer experience
Lode Runner Classic
Brain Builder
In-app purchases
Lode Runner Classic
No in-app purchases
Brain Builder
- Disable Ads$0.99
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