Comparison

LEGO® Batman™ vs Sonic Runners Adventure

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

Head to head
About

LEGO® Batman™

Embark on an action-packed space adventure as Batman and join forces with DC Comics heroes. Blast off to stop an evil villain from destroying Earth, unlocking over 100 characters and special suits with unique abilities. Explore diverse locations across outer space and familiar DC realms.

Highlights
  • Over 100 playable characters
  • Unlockable special suits with unique abilities
  • 45 missions across outer space and DC realms
  • Dynamic control styles (Classic & Touch Screen)
  • Play as Batman and DC Comics universe characters
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***LEGO® Batman: Beyond Gotham requires iOS 8 or later and is compatible with iPhone 4S and iPad2 and later devices.*** The best-selling LEGO Batman franchise returns in an out-of-this-world, action-packed adventure! Play as Batman and join forces with characters from the DC Comics universe as you blast off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. 100+ PLAYABLE CHARACTERS Play and unlock more than 100 characters with amazing powers and abilities, including members of the Justice League, BIG LEGO Figures such as Solomon Grundy, Lantern heroes and villains, and much more. Note: all characters and abilities can be earned without additional purchases. UNLOCK SPECIAL SUITS WITH UNIQUE ABILITIES Grant heroes even more powers with super suits such as Batman's bomb-igniting Demolition Suit, Robin's elite hacker Techno Suit, Cyborg's incognito Stealth Suit, and the Joker's tricky Decoy Suit. 45 MISSIONS BEYOND GOTHAM Adventure through an original story set in outer space and Lantern worlds that include Zamaron and Odym or visit familiar DC realms in the Hall of Justice, the Batcave, and the Justice League Watchtower. EVEN MORE CHARACTERS Collect fan favorite characters such as Batman Beyond, the Dark Knight, and Batman ’66 throughout the year with plenty more on the way (coming soon)! DYNAMIC CONTROL STYLES Switch between "Classic" and "Touch Screen" controls to find the play-style that suits you best.

About

Sonic Runners Adventure

Embark on a high-speed adventure with iconic characters, racing through vibrant levels and battling a classic villain. Unlock unique abilities, power up your favorites, and enjoy skill-based gameplay with simple controls. Experience thrilling arcade action offline after the initial download.

Highlights
  • Dash through 4 iconic locations
  • Unlock and power up characters
  • Overcome obstacles and villains
  • Listen to iconic tracks
  • Skill-based combo gameplay
  • Offline play available
  • Auto-run mode for easy access
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Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends are back in an action-packed runner game! Catch speed fever as you relive the Sonic legend. Run, jump, dash or fly across the road and through exciting platformer levels. Unlock new characters including Tails, Knuckles and more, each with their own unique abilities you can power up. Rush to save Sonic's universe by fighting Dr. Eggman across 4 iconic locations. All this in a compact download size, so just about anyone can jump-start their day with some high-speed arcade action! SONIC FEATURES • Dash through 4 iconic locations with super graphics. WARNING: May cause a rush of excitement. • Unlock loads of characters like Tails, Knuckles, Shadow the Hedgehog and more high-speed legends, each with their own super abilities. • Overcome an endless rush of obstacles and villains, including the nefarious Dr. Eggman himself! • Listen to iconic tracks as you run for heart-pounding fun! • Pick up your favorite buddies, each with their own super skill! And remember: Choose them wisely to combine their skills and help you win! • Power up your favorite characters to improve their abilities. • An exciting story full of super characters and fun twists. • Jump into a variety of fun arcade experiences with replayable levels & loads of objectives. Whatever road you dash down, it's guaranteed to have endless enjoyment! • Discover the mysterious Bonus mode that's a real rush of fun with a dash of speed fever! • Enjoy skill-based combo gameplay using simple controls, plus an auto-run mode so anyone can jump in on the action! • You can play the game completely offline after your first session! The perfect game for fans of high-speed platformers, offline action, fun runs, arcade legends, or "The Blue Blur," Sonic the Hedgehog himself! ___________________________________ © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. SEGA, the SEGA logo, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, SONIC RUNNERS and SONIC RUNNERS ADVENTURE are either trademarks or registered trademarks of SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd. or its affiliates. ___________________________________ Visit our official site at http://gmlft.co/website_EN Check out the new blog at http://gmlft.co/central Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook: http://gmlft.co/SNS_FB_EN Twitter: http://gmlft.co/SNS_TW_EN Instagram: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_IG YouTube: http://gmlft.co/GL_SNS_YT ___________________________________ Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Spanish LATAM, Polish, Vietnamese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese The game requires an Internet connection (3G or Wi-Fi) for the first game launch. ___________________________________ Privacy Policy: http://www.gameloft.com/en/privacy-notice Terms of Use: http://www.gameloft.com/en/conditions-of-use End-User License Agreement: http://www.gameloft.com/en/eula

Screenshots

LEGO® Batman™4 screens
Sonic Runners Adventure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sonic Runners Adventure at 68% against LEGO® Batman™'s 25%. Sonic Runners Adventure also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). LEGO® Batman™'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On ads, chart position, 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

LEGO® Batman™ costs $4.99 and Sonic Runners Adventure $2.99 up front. LEGO® Batman™ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Sonic Runners Adventure asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonic Runners Adventure holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Runners Adventure has 29K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of LEGO® Batman™'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Sonic Runners Adventure's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LEGO® Batman™ ships an update every 2 months, Sonic Runners Adventure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
LEGO® Batman™ versus Sonic Runners Adventure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLEGO® Batman™Sonic Runners Adventure
Price$4.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.2 (2.2K ratings)4.7 (29K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.9% of reviews68.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.2K29K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#112 — better#113
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.09.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB36 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperWarner Bros.Gameloft

Customer experience

LEGO® Batman™

All ratings2,165 ratings
Positive53.6%
Neutral5.3%
Negative41.2%
Written reviews413 reviews
Positive24.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative65.4%

Sonic Runners Adventure

All ratings28,597 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews435 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative18.9%

User reviews

LEGO® Batman™

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 😊 Nostalgic and fun
  • 🎮 Enjoyable for all ages

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • ⚠️ Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support

Sonic Runners Adventure

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Offline playability
  • 💰 No microtransactions
  • 🎨 Good graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content/levels
  • 🤖 Generic character models
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
  • 🕰️ Timed 'infinite' levels
  • 🔍 Missing popular characters

Bugs and requests

LEGO® Batman™

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Cutscenes not working properly
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Save data loss and syncing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Custom character creator
  • Expanded free-roam mode
  • More DLC and character packs
  • Improved level design and progression

Sonic Runners Adventure

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional performance issues
  • Unresponsive controls at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more playable characters
  • Implement true endless mode
  • Expand level selection and variety
  • Include more Sonic series music
  • Improve character model designs

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LEGO® Batman™

One-time4
  • Stack of Bricks$0.99
  • Pile of Bricks$2.99
  • Crate of Bricks$4.99
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  • Cave of Bricks$9.99
None

Sonic Runners Adventure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LEGO® Batman™ free?
LEGO® Batman™ costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sonic Runners Adventure free?
Sonic Runners Adventure costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LEGO® Batman™ or Sonic Runners Adventure?
Sonic Runners Adventure is rated higher. LEGO® Batman™ averages 3.2 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Sonic Runners Adventure averages 4.7 from 29K ratings.
Do LEGO® Batman™ or Sonic Runners Adventure have ads?
Neither LEGO® Batman™ nor Sonic Runners Adventure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LEGO® Batman™ or Sonic Runners Adventure?
LEGO® Batman™ ships an update every 2 months, and Sonic Runners Adventure every 4 months. Most recently, LEGO® Batman™ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sonic Runners Adventure on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, LEGO® Batman™ or Sonic Runners Adventure?
LEGO® Batman™ currently peaks at #112 in the App Store charts, and Sonic Runners Adventure at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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