# Lost Frontier vs Meteorfall

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 (#120 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Frontier | Meteorfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-frontier/id1008496061/reviews) | **[4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteorfall-rustbowl-rumble/id6743376977/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 153 MB | 780 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mika Mobile, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304871625) | [Eric Farraro](https://appshunter.io/developer/315938075) |

## 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


### Meteorfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteorfall-rustbowl-rumble/id6743376977)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More playable characters
- Improved tutorial and training mode
- Larger text and better UI readability


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*