# Lost Potato vs Nano Runner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lost Potato at 56% against Nano Runner's 0%. Lost Potato also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (110 vs 3). Nano Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Potato sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nano Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nano Runner holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Potato has 110 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Lost Potato's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nano Runner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lost Potato ships an update every 4 days, Nano Runner weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Potato | Nano Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-potato/id6475339673/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nano-runner/id6478954127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **56.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 176 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erabit Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) | [GOMBLE GAMES PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712246446) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Potato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-potato/id6475339673)

Navigate a dangerous jungle as a young potato in this minimalistic roguelite. Outsmart enemies by using the environment, reflecting bullets, and avoiding direct confrontation. Unlock new hats to gain advantages and survive fast-paced, randomly generated levels.

**Highlights:** Environmental combat, Randomly generated levels, Unlockable hats with stat bonuses, Bullet reflection mechanics, Fast-paced runs (3-5 minutes)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free Vip | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Great for casual gaming
- 🎨 Unique and charming art style
- 💰 No ads in paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- ⏱️ Long loading times
- 📚 Lack of in-game explanations
- 💰 Ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Glitches and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More enemy and weapon variety
- Ability to use controllers
- Improved tutorial and explanations
- Additional game modes or challenges


### Nano Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nano-runner/id6478954127)

Navigate a microscopic world on a hoverboard, leaping over oversized obstacles. Race from left to right, descending into new levels upon completion. Experience grand adventures in the tiniest of spaces.

**Highlights:** Microscopic world exploration, Hoverboard navigation, Gravity-defying leaps, Level-based progression, Left-to-right racing gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Potato free?

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

### Is Nano Runner free?

Nano Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Potato or Nano Runner?

Nano Runner is rated higher. Lost Potato averages 4.0 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Nano Runner averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Lost Potato or Nano Runner have ads?

Nano Runner shows ads; Lost Potato does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Potato or Nano Runner?

Lost Potato ships an update every 4 days, and Nano Runner weekly. Most recently, Lost Potato was updated on September 24, 2026 and Nano Runner on September 21, 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.*