Comparison

Lost Frontier vs Meteorfall

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

Meteorfall

Engage in rapid card battles by strategically playing cards and positioning allies. Build powerful combos by mixing card upgrades and impress the crowd with challenging feats to gain an edge. Assemble a dream team of heroes and explore over 200 unique cards to dominate the arena.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced card battles
  • Mix-and-match card upgrades
  • Impress crowd with feats
  • Build a team of 3 heroes
  • Over 200 unique cards
  • Upgrade cards in Bramble Town
Features
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Play cards, maneuver your allies, and brawl in fast-paced battles. Welcome to the Rustbowl Rumble - the great tournament in all of Meteorfall - where the likes of sozzled bearbearians and nuke-addled snotwolves battle it out for a chance to win the legendary Mask of the Uberlich. Win over legions of fans and help fill Bramble’s pockets as he seeks to rebuild his once-mighty arena. Winning the Rustbowl Rumble isn't about fighting fair - it's about winning. The crowd demands spectacle! Take advantage of Wild Cards to change the rules of the brawl, exploiting them to your advantage. - Mix-and-match multiple upgrades on a single card to build overpowered combos - Impress the crowd and power-up in battle by completing challenging feats - Build your dream team of 3 heroes (from a pool of 8), each with their own unique set of cards - Discover more than 200 cards to turn the tides of battle in your favor Between bouts in the arena, you'll take a break in Bramble Town, where you'll have an opportunity to upgrade your cards, train your heroes, or just enjoy the sights. There's not enough time between brawls to do it all, so you'll have to make critical decisions about which vendors you want to visit.

Screenshots

Lost Frontier4 screens
Meteorfall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meteorfall at none against Lost Frontier's 9. Meteorfall also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and chart position (#113 vs unranked). Lost Frontier's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and ratings volume (200 vs 31). On rating, review sentiment, 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 Meteorfall $6.99 up front. Lost Frontier sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Meteorfall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Lost Frontier against 4.3 for Meteorfall. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Frontier has 200 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Lost Frontier's written reviews are positive against 69% of Meteorfall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lost Frontier ships an update monthly, Meteorfall weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Lost Frontier versus Meteorfall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost FrontierMeteorfall
Price$2.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.2 (200 ratings)4.3 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better69.4% of reviews
Number of ratings200 — better31
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#113 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB780 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMika Mobile, Inc.Eric Farraro

Customer experience

Lost Frontier

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

Meteorfall

All ratings31 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.5%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.2%

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

Meteorfall

From 31 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Charming art style
  • 💡 Addictive deck-building mechanics
  • 👍 Enjoyable for fans of the genre

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 👎 Poorly designed UI and small text
  • 👎 Steep learning curve for new players

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

Meteorfall

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game stalls and crashes during battles
  • UI elements like card previews bug out
  • Misclicks due to poor UI design

Requested features

3 requests
  • More playable characters
  • Improved tutorial and training mode
  • Larger text and better UI readability

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

Meteorfall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lost Frontier free?
Lost Frontier costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Meteorfall free?
Meteorfall costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lost Frontier or Meteorfall?
Meteorfall is rated higher. Lost Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Meteorfall averages 4.3 from 31 ratings.
Do Lost Frontier or Meteorfall have ads?
Neither Lost Frontier nor Meteorfall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lost Frontier or Meteorfall?
Lost Frontier ships an update monthly, and Meteorfall weekly. Most recently, Lost Frontier was updated on October 17, 2026 and Meteorfall on October 19, 2026.

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