# Raider vs Lantern Ronin

The clearest difference is rating: Lantern Ronin at 5.0 against Raider's 4.4. Raider's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lantern Ronin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raider has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Raider ships an update every 9 days, Lantern Ronin every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raider | Lantern Ronin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raider/id993500630/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lantern-ronin/id6808795898/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 521 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Amir Lari](https://appshunter.io/developer/993500629) | [THE RISE COLLECTION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000072797) |

## What reviewers say

### Raider

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raider/id993500630)

Pilot a spacecraft through dangerous caverns, engaging in intense combat to infiltrate a mining installation and stop an invasion. Master evasive maneuvers, upgrade weapons, and explore ever-changing levels to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Turbo-charged piloting with evasive maneuvers, Ever-changing cavern levels, Crystal collection for high scores, Weapon power-ups, Infiltrate enemy installations

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lantern Ronin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lantern-ronin/id6808795898)

Engage in a swift, one-thumb parry duel against waves of enemies on a moonlit bridge. Master precise timing to cut down foes, build combos, and survive increasingly challenging nights. Unlock new characters and enjoy an offline experience with optional ads.

**Highlights:** One-tap parry controls, Combo-based scoring, Fast-paced duels (1-2 minutes), Varied enemy types and attack patterns, Daily challenges and leaderboards, Unlockable pixel art characters, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raider free?

Raider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lantern Ronin free?

Lantern Ronin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Raider or Lantern Ronin?

Lantern Ronin is rated higher. Raider averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Lantern Ronin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Raider or Lantern Ronin have ads?

Lantern Ronin shows ads; Raider does not.

### Which is updated more often, Raider or Lantern Ronin?

Raider ships an update every 9 days, and Lantern Ronin every 5 weeks. Most recently, Raider was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lantern Ronin on October 23, 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.*