Lost Frontier vs Warbits Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lost Frontier
A turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy-western world blending steampunk and supernatural elements. Lead unique units and legendary heroes through story and challenge modes, or create custom games.
- Turn-based strategy gameplay
- Story mode with 24 chapters
- Challenge mode with 20 missions
- 20 unique unit types
- 9 playable 'Living Legend' heroes
- Custom game modes with AI or local multiplayer
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Lost Frontier is a turn-based strategy game, brought to you from the creators of the Battleheart and Zombieville series'. In a fantasy-western setting consumed by steam-punk technology and the supernatural, can you survive with just your wit and a six-gun at your side? Features: • Story Mode - Play through 24 chapters that introduce you to the gameplay, characters, and world of Lost Frontier. • Challenge Mode - once you've mastered the mechanics, put your knowledge to the test in a series of 20 demanding missions. • 20 Unique Unit types - take command of a wide range of Wild West forces, from Gunslingers and Cavalry to civil-war era Cannons and Gatling Guns. Or, employ more exotic weapons like steam-powered Gyrocopters and Zeppelins, and enlist the help of dark forces like Werewolves and Necromancers. • Living Legends - choose a "Living Legend" as the leader of your forces. Each of the 9 unique legends grow in power as you play with them, and promote different play styles. Will you pick your foes off from a distance as Wyatt "Long-Arm" Wilcox, or focus on brute force with the help of ace gunslinger John "6-eyes" McGraw? • Custom Games - choose from a variety of maps, set up the rules, and play with or against AI or human players via local, hot-seat play.
Warbits Plus
Engage in charming turn-based tactical combat with a variety of units and special powers. Explore a story-driven campaign, test your skills in challenging modes, and create custom maps to share with the community. Compete locally or online against friends and other commanders.
- Grid-based turn-based strategy
- Story-driven campaign missions
- Challenge and puzzle modes
- Custom map editor
- Local and online multiplayer
- Community tag match hubs
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Warbits Plus is a charming turn-based strategy game where victory is achieved through tactics and determination. Compete with your friends locally and online, hone your skills with single-player missions, or battle for glory against other commanders on the community hub. TURN-BASED STRATEGY - Featuring grid-based movement, using an army of uniquely equipped units, special powers, and structures to fund your battles. + CAMPAIGN - Battle through 20 missions across 5 unique environments as you unravel the story of a dysfunctional galaxy and the war simulator designed to save it. + CHALLENGE MODE - For the more experienced player to test their mettle. 12 challenging skirmish missions and 12 mind-bending puzzle missions. + MAP EDITOR - Build, share, and play custom maps with the community. + LOCAL & ONLINE - Stay off the grid against AI and local play or bring the fight to the internet's front door. + TAG MATCH HUBS - Automatically pair with players who enjoy the same game modes as you and compete for glory on the monthly leaderboards. GIVE WAR SIMULATION A CHANCE *** “From the creators of Warbits, the Editor’s Choice game adored by strategy fans across the universe, we give you Warbits Plus!" - Risky Lab “Sequel to the only turn-based strategy played by Alexander Skarsgård during season 3, episode 7 of HBO’s Succession.” “Why is your team so slow? Just update it already geez or release this” - YouTube Trailer Comment “So how’s Warbots going?” - The family every other Thanksgiving ***
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Warbits Plus at 4.8 against Lost Frontier's 4.2. Warbits Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). Lost Frontier's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads 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
Lost Frontier costs $2.99 and Warbits Plus $4.99 up front. Lost Frontier sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Warbits Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Warbits Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 168 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Lost Frontier's written reviews are positive against 79% of Warbits Plus's.
| Parameter | Lost Frontier | Warbits Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (200 ratings) | 4.8 (168 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | 79.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 200 — better | 168 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #147 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 557 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Mika Mobile, Inc. | Risky Lab Inc |
Customer experience
Lost Frontier
Warbits Plus
User reviews
Lost Frontier
From 200 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Well-made game from top to bottom
- 👍 Immersive story and gameplay
- 👍 Great turn-based strategy experience
- 👍 Excellent value for the price
- 👍 Charming art style and characters
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔍 Difficulty can be too high, especially for newer players
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty settings or options
- 🔍 Repetitive dialogue and tutorials
- 🔍 Reverse day/night effects for some characters
Warbits Plus
From 168 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Excellent turn-based strategy gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and art design
- 💰 Great value at $5 price point
- 🧠 Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🗺️ Level/map creation feature
Room to improve
- ⚖️ Unit balance issues (bombers overpowered, jets too weak)
- 🐛 Multiple gameplay bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Limited new content vs original game
- 🎮 Multiplayer opponent selection too limited
- 🔋 High battery/power consumption
Bugs and requests
Lost Frontier
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezes or crashes on newer iOS versions
- Certain character abilities not functioning as intended
- Incorrect day/night bonuses for some Living Legends
Requested features
4 requests- Online multiplayer mode
- Map editor and custom scenario creation
- Ability to skip tutorials after initial completion
- More varied soundtracks and visual environments
Warbits Plus
Reported bugs
10 issues- Carrier troops display bug (smiley face persists after emptying)
- Fog of war visibility not updating correctly
- Enemy troops can be placed on occupied tiles
- Enemy carrier dropping troops on player-owned cities
- Unit targeting switching not always responsive
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- Bluetooth speaker sound muting not working
- Game drains battery even when plugged in
- Portrait mode performance issues and lag
- Resign button not functioning properly
- Special powers disabled in Skirmish maps
Requested features
13 requests- Naval units (battleships, submarines, amphibious units)
- New unit types and factions
- Cross-device progress synchronization
- German language support
- Sign-in options (Apple, Google, Facebook)
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- 4-player battle improvements (3v1, FFAs, team swapping)
- Expanded single-player campaign
- Cosmetic skins and unit customization
- Map editor tutorial/guide
- Special powers in Skirmish/Puzzle modes
- HQ bonuses usable in Challenge missions
- Skip tutorial option
- More diverse campaign storyline
In-app purchases
Lost Frontier
- Boost McGraw$0.99
- Boost Wilcox$0.99
- Boost Valentine$0.99
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- Boost Undertaker$0.99
- Boost Jake$0.99
- Boost Dutch$0.99
- Boost Hawken$0.99
- Boost Ghast$0.99
- Boost Romanov$0.99
Warbits Plus
No in-app purchases
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