Comparison

Lost Frontier vs Warbits Plus

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Grid-based turn-based strategy
  • Story-driven campaign missions
  • Challenge and puzzle modes
  • Custom map editor
  • Local and online multiplayer
  • Community tag match hubs
Features
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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 ***

Screenshots

Lost Frontier4 screens
Warbits Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Lost Frontier versus Warbits Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost FrontierWarbits Plus
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.2 (200 ratings)4.8 (168 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews79.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings200 — better168
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#147 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB557 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMika Mobile, Inc.Risky Lab Inc

Customer experience

Lost Frontier

All ratings200 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral10.1%
Negative17.6%

Warbits Plus

All ratings168 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral9.7%
Negative11.3%

User reviews

Lost Frontier

From 200 App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

9 purchases

Lost Frontier

One-time9
  • 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
None

Warbits Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lost Frontier free?
Lost Frontier costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Warbits Plus free?
Warbits Plus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lost Frontier or Warbits Plus?
Warbits Plus is rated higher. Lost Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Warbits Plus averages 4.8 from 168 ratings.
Do Lost Frontier or Warbits Plus have ads?
Neither Lost Frontier nor Warbits Plus shows ads.

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