# Pal legends vs Lightning Bolt Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lightning Bolt Run at 100% against Pal legends's 50%. Lightning Bolt Run also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pal legends sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Lightning Bolt Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lightning Bolt Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lightning Bolt Run has 468 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pal legends's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lightning Bolt Run's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pal legends | Lightning Bolt Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-legends/id6753200996/reviews) | **[4.5 (468 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-bolt-run/id6776618040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **468** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 460 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Akarau: multiplayer games, online games & offline games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699930800) | [Lam Huy Ngu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894445024) |

## What reviewers say

### Pal legends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pal-legends/id6753200996)

Assemble a squad of anime-inspired heroes for tactical auto-battles. Collect and upgrade champions, pets, and gear to progress through PvE and PvP modes. Enjoy offline progress and strategic team building with unique visual styles.

**Highlights:** Idle auto-battles with offline progress, Gacha system for collecting anime heroes, Strategic team building with diverse roles, Pet companions and gear customization, PvE and PvP game modes, Unique anime, military, and tech visuals

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dungeon Week Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Character Pack Claudia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Character Pack Elise | $8.99 | one-time |
| Draw Ticket Week Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Character Week Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Level Completion Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Character Pack Morgana | $12.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Pack Grasshopper | $12.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Pack Sakura | $19.99 | one-time |
| Skip Ads Forever Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


### Lightning Bolt Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightning-bolt-run/id6776618040)

Dash through exciting zones, collecting valuable items and earning cash. Train your speed and stamina to unlock new areas and boost your stats through rebirths. Become the ultimate idle collector in this fast-paced adventure.

**Highlights:** Speed and stamina training, Item collection and cash earning, Rebirth system for stat boosts, Unlockable new zones, Idle gameplay mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pal legends free?

Pal legends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lightning Bolt Run free?

Lightning Bolt Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pal legends or Lightning Bolt Run?

Lightning Bolt Run is rated higher. Pal legends averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lightning Bolt Run averages 4.5 from 468 ratings.

### Do Pal legends or Lightning Bolt Run have ads?

Both Pal legends and Lightning Bolt Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pal legends or Lightning Bolt Run?

Pal legends ships an update weekly, and Lightning Bolt Run weekly. Most recently, Pal legends was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lightning Bolt Run on October 28, 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.*