LEGO® Batman™ vs Iron Prototype
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Iron Prototype
Become a superhero in this action-packed side-scrolling runner. Swing through diverse worlds using a rope hook, dodge deadly hazards, and collect power cells to unlock new characters. Are you ready for the ultimate spider hero adventure?
- Side-scrolling runner gameplay
- Rope hook swinging mechanic
- Diverse world exploration
- Hazard dodging
- Unlockable superhero characters
- Power cell collection
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Step into the shoes of an iconic spider hero prototype in this action-packed, side-scrolling runner! Play as a powerful prototype robot, a true superhero powered by a state of the art engine, and swing through stunning environments on your quest to become the ultimate spider hero. - Explore Super Diverse Worlds Race through beautifully crafted biomes, from lush tropical forests and icy mountain peaks to fiery volcanoes, floating sky islands, and the vast reaches of outer space. Each supercharged environment is filled with unique challenges that will test your hero skills to the max. - Master the Spider Hero Swing and Rope Hook Embrace your inner spider hero by mastering the rope hook, an iconic tool that lets you grab onto ledges, swing over dangerous gaps, and even latch onto birds to propel yourself forward. This super ability is key to your survival and becoming the ultimate superhero in this fast-paced adventure. - Dodge Super Deadly Hazards Outmaneuver relentless plasma cannons, avoid molten lava, and leap over treacherous gaps as you sprint through each level. Only a true spider hero can survive the intense action and claim victory. - Collect Power Cells and Unlock Superhero Characters As you navigate each world, collect power cells to unlock a variety of unique superhero characters, each with their own iconic skins. Customize your spider hero prototype and stand out as you take on the toughest challenges. Are you ready to swing, dodge, and run your way to victory as the ultimate spider hero prototype? Download now and experience the supercharged, adrenaline-pumping action in this epic superhero adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Iron Prototype at 71% against LEGO® Batman™'s 25%. Iron Prototype also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.3 vs 3.2). LEGO® Batman™'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 10). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and 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
Iron Prototype is free to download; LEGO® Batman™ costs $4.99 up front. LEGO® Batman™ sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Iron Prototype sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Iron Prototype holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LEGO® Batman™ has 2.2K ratings behind it against 10, 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 71% of Iron Prototype's.
LEGO® Batman™ ships an update every 2 months, Iron Prototype monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LEGO® Batman™ | Iron Prototype |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.2 (2.2K ratings) | 4.3 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 24.9% of reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #121 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.2 GB | 390 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Warner Bros. | Bad Wolf Games |
Customer experience
LEGO® Batman™
Iron Prototype
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
Iron Prototype
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LEGO® Batman™
- Stack of Bricks$0.99
- Pile of Bricks$2.99
- Crate of Bricks$4.99
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- Cave of Bricks$9.99
Iron Prototype
- Remove Ads and bonus$5.99
Questions
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