# Lost Frontier vs Athena Crisis

The clearest difference is price: Athena Crisis at Free against Lost Frontier's $2.99. Lost Frontier's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Athena Crisis is free to download; Lost Frontier costs $2.99 up front. Lost Frontier sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Athena Crisis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lost Frontier holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Frontier has 200 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 72% and 73% positive.

Lost Frontier ships an update monthly, Athena Crisis every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Frontier | Athena Crisis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-frontier/id1008496061/reviews)** | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athena-crisis/id6737795353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mika Mobile, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304871625) | [Nakazawa Tech KK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777967794) |

## 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


### Athena Crisis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/athena-crisis/id6737795353)

Command over 40 diverse units in this turn-based strategy game. Engage in single-player campaigns or test your skills in online multiplayer. Design custom maps and campaigns, and experience unique invasion mechanics that blend single-player missions with player-vs-player combat.

**Highlights:** 40+ ground, naval, air, and special units, Multiple single-player campaigns, Sync and async online multiplayer, Unlockable player skills and unit powers, Map and campaign design tools, Invasion mechanics for PvP battles

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Map & Campaign Editor | $0.99 | one-time |
| PvP & Curated Campaigns | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Athena Crisis Campaign | $5.99 | one-time |
| Athena Crisis: Full Game | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Frontier free?

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

### Is Athena Crisis free?

Athena Crisis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Frontier or Athena Crisis?

Lost Frontier is rated higher. Lost Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Athena Crisis averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Lost Frontier or Athena Crisis have ads?

Neither Lost Frontier nor Athena Crisis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Frontier or Athena Crisis?

Lost Frontier ships an update monthly, and Athena Crisis every 9 months. Most recently, Lost Frontier was updated on October 24, 2026 and Athena Crisis 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.*