Comparison

Run the Strait vs Infinite Light Years

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

Head to head
About

Run the Strait

Features
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Run the Strait is a fast naval arcade runner where every run is a push through a hostile coastal passage. Steer a compact warship through traffic, crosscurrents, missile strikes, aircraft passes, wreckage, and tightening combat pressure as the channel opens toward sea. Built for quick sessions and replayable score runs, the game rewards clean steering, smart countermeasure timing, and route awareness under pressure. Daily and local records are stored on device so you can chase better runs without an account or network connection. Features: - Offline play with no login, ads, in-app purchases, or backend dependency - Touch controls on iPhone and iPad - Optional gyro steering from Options - Local run records and daily challenge state - Landscape naval action focused on readability, precision, and survival

About

Infinite Light Years

Command your own fleet in real-time space battles across dangerous galaxies. Research weapons, customize formations, and explore unknown planets. Experience fast-paced galactic warfare with strategic depth.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy space battles
  • Fleet customization and formation
  • Weapon research and combination
  • Explore diverse planets
  • Dynamic galactic events
  • Fast-paced, short battles
Features
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「Infinite Light Years」 is a real-time strategy space card game. In a universe consumed by war, you will command your own fleet and journey across dangerous galaxies. Navigate the conflicts between powerful factions and embark on an unforgettable adventure among the stars. Unbound Warfare, Real-Time Strategy Card Game— The Stars Await Your Command Experience an authentic space card battle. Take direct control of your starships, master their movements, and deploy tactical weapons at the perfect moment. Whether you engage head-on, strike from the flank, coordinate a concentrated assault, or split your forces for guerrilla tactics, every battle is shaped by your strategy. Countless Weapons, Endless Combinations — Research Your Way to Victory Dive deep into strategic preparation, customize your fleet formations, and create the perfect weapon configurations. Shatter shields with kinetic weapons, tear through armor with lasers, or use EMPs and jump technology to break into enemy formations and strike from within. Outsmart your enemies through unexpected strategies. Original Starships, Tactical Formations — Command Fleets Across the Galaxy Encounter powerful warships from countless factions, including the Lark Empire, Silicon Lifeforms, Higher Dimension, and more. From agile frigates and powerful cruisers to massive carriers, every class has its own unique design, combat role, and weapon system. With beautifully crafted starship models, collecting becomes a rewarding experience. Explore the Stars, Discover the Unknown — Secrets Beyond the Light Years Set out to explore countless planets, each with their own unique environments and mysteries. Dynamic events will unfold throughout your journey, bringing unexpected encounters, hidden opportunities, or dangerous challenges. Focused Fire, Swift Victory — Galactic Battles Begin Instantly Here, every battle is fast-paced and designed to be completed in a short time. There’s no need to constantly monitor your fleet — simply enter the game and jump straight into an intense battle. With no limits on your battles, you can say goodbye to the pressure of chasing progress. Gaming should be free and unrestricted. We refuse to turn play into a daily chore.

Screenshots

Run the Strait4 screens
Infinite Light Years4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Run the Strait at none against Infinite Light Years's 14. Run the Strait also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Infinite Light Years sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Run the Strait asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Run the Strait ships an update daily, Infinite Light Years every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Run the Strait versus Infinite Light Years: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRun the StraitInfinite Light Years
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB1013 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLOTUSX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITEDPlayFun Games Interaction Technology CO., LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Run the Strait

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Infinite Light Years

One-time14
  • 60 Star Gems Pack$0.99
  • 120 Star Gems Pack$1.99
  • 180 Star Gems Pack$2.99
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  • Monthly Pass2$2.99
  • 300 Star Gems Pack$4.99
  • 680 Star Gems Pack$9.99
  • Advanced Battle Pass$9.99
  • 980 Star Gems Pack$14.99
  • 1280 Star Gems Pack$18.99
  • Lifetime Pass$18.99
  • 1980 Star Gems Pack$29.99
  • Lifetime Pass$29.99
  • 3280 Star Gems Pack$49.99
  • 6480 Star Gems Pack$99.99

Questions

Is Run the Strait free?
Run the Strait is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Infinite Light Years free?
Infinite Light Years is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Run the Strait or Infinite Light Years have ads?
Neither Run the Strait nor Infinite Light Years shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Run the Strait or Infinite Light Years?
Run the Strait ships an update daily, and Infinite Light Years every 2 weeks. Most recently, Run the Strait was updated on October 25, 2026 and Infinite Light Years on October 28, 2026.

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