Comparison

Tomb Raider™ vs Neon Crowd Runner

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

Head to head
About

Tomb Raider™

Embark on an epic adventure as a young Lara Croft, shipwrecked and forced to survive on a mysterious island. Explore ancient ruins, solve riddles, and battle enemies to uncover the island's secrets and become a legend. The complete game experience is expertly adapted for mobile, offering various control options and bonus content.

Highlights
  • Complete AAA adventure on mobile
  • Exploration and intense firefights
  • Puzzles and Challenge Tombs
  • Skill unlocking and crafting
  • Discover lost relics and scrolls
  • Includes 12 DLC packs
  • Gyroscopic motion-aim support
Features
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READ BEFORE BUYING: Please expand this description and read the full list of supported devices below to confirm that your device is supported. Before there was the Tomb Raider, there was Lara Croft; twenty-one years old and shipwrecked on her first archaeological expedition. To escape the mysterious isle of Yamatai, she must push far beyond her limits, leave innocence behind and be reborn a legend. Explore Yamatai’s ancient ruins, unlock its riddles and fight for survival against its murderous inhabitants. Tomb Raider for iOS is the complete adventure, expertly adapted for mobile. Play it your way, whether using intuitive touchscreen controls, mouse & keyboard, or your favourite gamepad. TOMB RAIDER COMPLETE AND UNCUT Lara’s first AAA outing on iOS arrives without compromise — packed with exploration, intense firefights, puzzles and Challenge Tombs. OVERCOME THE ODDS Unlock skills, hunt for materials, and craft equipment to take Lara from desperate survivor to master adventurer. UNCOVER A LOST KINGDOM Discover lost relics and ancient scrolls to unravel the mysteries of Yamatai and the cultists who prowl its depths. INCLUDES BONUS CONTENT Tomb Raider for iOS comes with 12 DLC packs, including Skills, Weapon Upgrades and a variety of skins for Lara, plus a bonus Challenge Tomb. TAILORED TO iOS Includes gyroscopic motion-aim on supported devices, as well as optimisation presets for improved performance or visuals. === Tomb Raider requires iOS 18 or later. You need 11GB of free space on your device, though we recommend at least double this to avoid initial installation issues. Supported iPhones: • iPhone XS / XS Max and later • iPhone SE - 3rd Generation (2022) • iPhone Air Supported iPads: • iPad - 10th Generation (2022) and later • iPad mini - 6th Generation (2021) and later • iPad Air - 4th Generation (2020) and later • iPad Pro - 3rd Generation (2018) and later • If you require assistance, please contact our support team at support@feralinteractive.com © 2026 Crystal Dynamics group of companies. All rights reserved. TOMB RAIDER, LARA CROFT, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, the CRYSTAL DYNAMICS logo, EIDOS, and the EIDOS logo are trademarks of the Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Interactive Corp. group of companies. Developed for and published on iOS by Feral Interactive Ltd. iOS and the iOS logo are trademarks of Apple Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Feral and the Feral logo are trademarks of Feral Interactive Ltd. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Rated 18+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS)

About

Neon Crowd Runner

Race through vibrant neon streets, growing your crowd to overcome endless obstacles. This fast-paced arcade runner features simple one-tap controls and a pulsing aesthetic for an adrenaline-fueled experience. Unlock new characters, collect boosts, and conquer boss battles.

Highlights
  • 19 unique characters with animated crowd styles
  • 5 escalating obstacle types
  • 35 achievements across 6 categories
  • Boss battles every 10 levels
  • Revive mechanic for a second chance
  • Collect coins for unlocks and cosmetic trails
  • 4 boost types
Features
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Race through neon-lit streets, grow your crowd, and survive endless obstacles in this fast-paced arcade runner. Simple one-tap controls, blazing speed, and a pulsing neon aesthetic make every run an adrenaline rush. FEATURES: • 19 unique characters with animated crowd styles — Ghost Squad, Pixel Crew, Aurora Drift, and more • 5 escalating obstacle types that unlock as you rank up • 35 achievements across 6 categories — earn LEGEND STATUS by completing them all • Boss battles every 10 levels — defeat the boss with the biggest crowd possible • Revive mechanic — buy a second chance and fight to the finish • Daily bonus + smart notifications to keep your streak alive • Collect coins to unlock new characters and cosmetic trails • 4 boost types: Coin Magnet, Speed Boost, Score Doubler, Shield COIN PACKS (optional): Optional coin packs let you unlock characters faster — no pay-to-win, all cosmetic. Fully playable for free. No ads. No energy timers. Pure arcade fun.

Screenshots

Tomb Raider™4 screens
Neon Crowd Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tomb Raider™ at 89% against Neon Crowd Runner's 0%. Tomb Raider™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Neon Crowd Runner's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On 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

Neon Crowd Runner is free to download; Tomb Raider™ costs $19.99 up front. Neon Crowd Runner sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Tomb Raider™ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tomb Raider™ ships an update every 5 weeks, Neon Crowd Runner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Tomb Raider™ versus Neon Crowd Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTomb Raider™Neon Crowd Runner
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (695 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings695 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#46 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.5 GB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFeral Interactive LtdAkash Mangukiya

Customer experience

Tomb Raider™

All ratings695 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative9.2%

Neon Crowd Runner

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Tomb Raider™

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Neon Crowd Runner

One-time10
  • Neon Starter Pack$0.99
  • Neon Spark — 500 Coins$0.99
  • Neon Boost — 1100 Coins$1.99
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  • Neon Ad-Free Experience$2.99
  • Neon Surge — 2,100 Coins$3.99
  • Neon Surge — 2300 Coins$3.99
  • Neon Legend — 5,000 Coins$8.99
  • Neon Storm — 5500 Coins$8.99
  • Neon Storm — 10,000 Coins$18.99
  • Neon Legend — 13000 Coins$18.99

Questions

Is Tomb Raider™ free?
Tomb Raider™ costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neon Crowd Runner free?
Neon Crowd Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tomb Raider™ or Neon Crowd Runner have ads?
Neon Crowd Runner shows ads; Tomb Raider™ does not.
Which is updated more often, Tomb Raider™ or Neon Crowd Runner?
Tomb Raider™ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Neon Crowd Runner weekly. Most recently, Tomb Raider™ was updated on October 18, 2026 and Neon Crowd Runner on October 15, 2026.

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