# Lost Frontier vs Barnard's Star

The clearest difference is rating: Barnard's Star at 4.7 against Lost Frontier's 4.2. Barnard's Star also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). Lost Frontier's advantage is ratings volume (200 vs 46) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lost Frontier costs $2.99 and Barnard's Star $3.99 up front. Lost Frontier sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Barnard's Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

Barnard's Star holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 46 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Lost Frontier's written reviews are positive against 77% of Barnard's Star's.

Lost Frontier ships an update monthly, Barnard's Star every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Frontier | Barnard's Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-frontier/id1008496061/reviews) | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnards-star/id1556427846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 153 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mika Mobile, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304871625) | [Pollywog Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383938094) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-frontier/id1008496061)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost McGraw | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Wilcox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Valentine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Undertaker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Jake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Dutch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Hawken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Ghast | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Romanov | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Online multiplayer mode
- Map editor and custom scenario creation
- Ability to skip tutorials after initial completion
- More varied soundtracks and visual environments


### Barnard's Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnards-star/id1556427846)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage in strategic, turn-based multiplayer battles across space. Outwit opponents with unique character abilities and tactical map control. Victory depends solely on your strategic prowess, with no reliance on luck or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer turn-based tactics, No micro-transactions or random chance, 3 warring factions (Humans, Robots, Critters), 30 characters with unique attacks, 18 maps on space stations and ships, Offline vs. AI and local multiplayer, Online multiplayer challenges

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Frontier free?

Lost Frontier costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Barnard's Star free?

Barnard's Star costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Frontier or Barnard's Star?

Barnard's Star is rated higher. Lost Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Barnard's Star averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Lost Frontier or Barnard's Star have ads?

Neither Lost Frontier nor Barnard's Star shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Frontier or Barnard's Star?

Lost Frontier ships an update monthly, and Barnard's Star every 4 weeks. Most recently, Lost Frontier was updated on October 17, 2026 and Barnard's Star on October 16, 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.*