# Lost Frontier vs Outlaw Cowboy

The clearest difference is price: Outlaw Cowboy at Free against Lost Frontier's $2.99. Outlaw Cowboy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 200). Lost Frontier's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 39%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Outlaw Cowboy is free to download; Lost Frontier costs $2.99 up front. Lost Frontier sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Outlaw Cowboy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Outlaw Cowboy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outlaw Cowboy has 2.3K ratings behind it against 200, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Lost Frontier's written reviews are positive against 39% of Outlaw Cowboy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Frontier | Outlaw Cowboy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-frontier/id1008496061/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outlaw-cowboy/id6449423549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 200 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 39.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 2.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mika Mobile, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304871625) | [FUNREALM INTERACTIVE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698286192) |

## 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


### Outlaw Cowboy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outlaw-cowboy/id6449423549)

Immerse yourself in the Wild West as a bounty hunter. Capture fugitives, build a thriving settlement, and forge alliances. Experience classic western activities and shape your destiny in a lawless land.

**Highlights:** Capture fugitives for bounties, Rebuild and develop a western town, Engage in western showdowns and gambling, Form alliances and communicate with players, Recruit an army and companions, Experience dynamic day/night cycles

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Couple pieces of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| A handful of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| A purse of Gold and resources | $2.99 | one-time |
| A bunch of Gold and resources | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| A bag of Gold and resources | $9.99 | one-time |
| $14.99 Cash Recharge Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| A sack of Gold and resources | $19.99 | one-time |
| A vault full of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| A whole hoard of Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fast progression
- 💡 Interesting characters
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- ⏱️ Slow progression without paying
- 🌐 Inactive/dying states

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access game after updates
- Incorrect charges and refund issues
- Persistent personal information leaks
- Teleportation issues within player zones

**Requested features**

- State mergers
- Improved resource gathering
- Better communication from developers
- Fairer event design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Frontier free?

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

### Is Outlaw Cowboy free?

Outlaw Cowboy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Frontier or Outlaw Cowboy?

Outlaw Cowboy is rated higher. Lost Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Outlaw Cowboy averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Lost Frontier or Outlaw Cowboy have ads?

Neither Lost Frontier nor Outlaw Cowboy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Frontier or Outlaw Cowboy?

Lost Frontier ships an update monthly, and Outlaw Cowboy monthly. Most recently, Lost Frontier was updated on November 13, 2026 and Outlaw Cowboy on November 12, 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.*