Comparison

Emoji Runner vs Lantern

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

Head to head
About

Emoji Runner

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Run like the wind and jump over obstacles in this classic, high-speed cartoon runner! Emoji Runner features simple, responsive one-tap controls and an addictive difficulty curve. Collect shiny diamonds to increase your score, and grab the rocket power-up to blast off in invincibility mode, smashing all obstacles in your path! Fully remastered in beautiful high-resolution Retina graphics, this update features locked 120 FPS smoothness for a premium gameplay feel. Connect to Game Center to challenge players worldwide and show off your high scores on the global leaderboards. Tired of ads? Upgrade to Go Pro with a single, one-time In-App Purchase to enjoy a completely ad-free experience. Are you ready to run? Download Emoji Runner today!

About

Lantern

Navigate treacherous platforms, collect flames, and keep your lantern burning in this action platformer. Unlock new character skins and lantern colors as you progress through challenging levels and dynamic environments. Discover a secret bonus stage upon completing all levels.

Highlights
  • Skillful platforming gameplay
  • Collect flames to progress
  • Unlock character skins and lantern colors
  • Navigate treacherous traps and obstacles
  • Explore dynamic environments
  • Access secret bonus stage
Features
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Step into the thrilling world of Lantern, the ultimate action platformer that blends skillful gameplay with stunning visuals. Your mission: complete all the levels by collecting flames as you navigate treacherous platforms filled with traps and obstacles. Core Features Gameplay: Run, jump, and dodge traps while keeping your lantern burning. Collect and Customize: Unlock exciting character skins and lanterns in various colors with collected flames. Secret Level Limbo: Finish all levels to access this mysterious bonus stage. Challenging Obstacles: Master timing and precision as you face moving platforms, spikes. Dynamic Environments: Explore a variety of beautifully designed worlds, each with its own atmosphere and challenges

Screenshots

Emoji Runner4 screens
Lantern4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lantern at weekly against Emoji Runner's every 136 months. Lantern also leads on device support and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Emoji Runner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lantern sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Emoji Runner ships an update every 136 months, Lantern weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Emoji Runner versus Lantern: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmoji RunnerLantern
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 136 monthsWeekly โ€” better
Adsโ€”Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationโ€”Free with in-app purchases
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB200 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperCentral Domains LLCiqbal kpekpassi fofana

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Emoji Runner

One-time1
  • Go Pro Upgrade$1.99
4 purchases

Lantern

One-time4
  • coin_500$0.99
  • coin_3000$3.99
  • coin_10000$8.99
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  • coin_50000$29.99

Questions

Is Emoji Runner free?
Emoji Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lantern free?
Lantern is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Emoji Runner or Lantern?
Emoji Runner ships an update every 136 months, and Lantern weekly. Most recently, Emoji Runner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lantern on October 7, 2026.

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