# Lost Frontier vs Pochemeow

The clearest difference is rating: Pochemeow at 4.9 against Lost Frontier's 4.2. Pochemeow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (90% vs 72%). Lost Frontier's advantage is ratings volume (200 vs 22) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 8.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Lost Frontier costs $2.99 and Pochemeow $2.99 up front. Lost Frontier sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Pochemeow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pochemeow holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Frontier has 200 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Lost Frontier's written reviews are positive against 90% of Pochemeow's.

Lost Frontier ships an update monthly, Pochemeow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Frontier | Pochemeow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-frontier/id1008496061/reviews) | **[4.9 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pochemeow/id6510891903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 8.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mika Mobile, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304871625) | [Ivan Yakovliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1415296140) |

## 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


### Pochemeow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pochemeow/id6510891903)

Engage in a strategic economic trade war. Develop your city, outmaneuver opponents, and achieve victory through smart economic decisions. This game offers a pure, ad-free, and microtransaction-free experience.

**Highlights:** Economic strategy gameplay, City development, Trade war simulation, Campaign mode (250 levels), Daily calendar levels, Sandbox mode

**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 Pochemeow free?

Pochemeow costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Frontier or Pochemeow?

Pochemeow is rated higher. Lost Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Pochemeow averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.

### Do Lost Frontier or Pochemeow have ads?

Neither Lost Frontier nor Pochemeow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Frontier or Pochemeow?

Lost Frontier ships an update monthly, and Pochemeow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lost Frontier was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pochemeow on October 24, 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.*