Comparison

Run Up vs Lava Rush

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

Head to head
About

Run Up

Features
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Step into the shadows of a reimagined odyssey. The fabric of reality has shifted, unearthing ancient secrets for those brave enough to run toward the unknown. The Alchemist’s Awakening In the heart of the abyss, we have mastered the forbidden arts. Craft legendary elixirs using lost recipes to breathe primal fury into your essence. For the first time, ancient potions and lethal projectiles can be bound to your soul, triggering automatically to mend your wounds or strike down foes as you survive the onslaught. Forbidden Realms & Infinite Riches Hidden paths to forgotten levels have opened, brimming with treasures beyond measure. These secret chambers offer a bounty of resources for those with the intelligence and luck to find them. Navigate this dark 2D platformer world where every runner must choose their destiny. Features of the Eternal Ascent: - Master the Arcane: Use alchemy to empower your strength and agility. - Seamless Command: Experience fluid one-touch mastery, fully optimized for phones, tablets, and TV. - Universal Support: Forge your path with any gamepad or remote; the abyss obeys your touch. - A Global Chorus: Available in 40+ languages, uniting seekers from every corner of the earth. - Evolution through Echoes: We mend the fabric of our world based on your visions; your feedback shapes the divine precision of every update. The grand bazaar of mysteries awaits. Will you conquer the heights, or be consumed by the depths?

About

Lava Rush

Drill through enemies and create lava trails in this fast-paced 2D roguelike action game. Collect plasma to upgrade your drill and unlock permanent enhancements for endless, procedurally generated runs. Master unique combat and daily challenges to climb the leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Drill through enemies
  • Create lava trails
  • Collect plasma for upgrades
  • Procedurally generated stages
  • Daily challenges
  • Leaderboard competition
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Drill, Dash, and Burn Your Way to Glory! Step into the molten chaos of Lava Rush, the ultimate 2D roguelike action game! Drill through relentless bots, leave a trail of lava in your wake, and upgrade your drill with plasma collected on each thrilling run. Fast-paced, flashy, and addictive. Every run is a new adventure! KEY FEATURES: Flashy, Stunning, Satisfying Graphics Dive into a vibrant world packed with sharp visuals and explosive effects. Every drill, dash, and lava trail is a feast for the eyes. Unique Combat & Strategy Drill your enemies or unleash lava trails to destroy waves of bots. Mix and match tactics to dominate each procedurally generated stage. Powerful Upgrades & Boosts Collect plasma from defeated bots to enhance your drill mid-run. Permanently unlock upgrades, boost your speed, and multiply your earnings to crush your personal best. Daily Challenges Return every day for new challenges that push your skills to the limit. Complete them to earn exclusive rewards and rise on the leaderboards. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master Pick up and play instantly with intuitive controls, but only the most strategic runners will master every level and dominate the global leaderboards. Endless Roguelike Fun With procedurally generated stages and dynamic enemy waves, no two runs are ever the same. Can you survive the heat and become the ultimate driller?

Screenshots

Run Up4 screens
Lava Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run Up at none against Lava Rush's 8. Lava Rush's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lava Rush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Run Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run Up ships an update every 9 days, Lava Rush every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Run Up versus Lava Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun UpLava Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB256 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIlya UgolnikRiddh Ramburuth

In-app purchases

None

Run Up

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Lava Rush

One-time8
  • Pile of Gems$0.99
  • Bag of Gems$2.99
  • Ember Bundle$2.99
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  • Chest of Gems$6.99
  • Blazing Bundle$8.99
  • Vault of Gems$14.99
  • Inferno Bundle$20.99
  • Lava Bundle$44.99

Questions

Is Run Up free?
Run Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lava Rush free?
Lava Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run Up or Lava Rush have ads?
Both Run Up and Lava Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Run Up or Lava Rush?
Run Up ships an update every 9 days, and Lava Rush every 2 days. Most recently, Run Up was updated on November 8, 2026 and Lava Rush on October 30, 2026.

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