# Lost Frontier vs Pixel Commander

The clearest difference is price: Pixel Commander at Free against Lost Frontier's $2.99. Pixel Commander also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Lost Frontier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (200 vs 19). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Pixel Commander 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 19, 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 100% of Pixel Commander's.

Lost Frontier ships an update monthly, Pixel Commander every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Frontier | Pixel Commander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-frontier/id1008496061/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-commander-tower-battle/id6748568011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mika Mobile, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304871625) | [Faraz Khan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609310808) |

## 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


### Pixel Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-commander-tower-battle/id6748568011)

Engage in a unique tower connection strategy game that blends classic pixel art with intense warfare. Develop your tactics, upgrade defenses, and deploy armies across diverse battlegrounds for total immersion and challenging gameplay.

**Highlights:** Connect towers for strategic advantage, Upgrade pixel game towers, Deploy armies on multiple fronts, Variety of war strategy game modes, Dynamic tower combat system, State.io and Advance Wars inspired gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pouch: Get 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Bag: Get 2000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Chest: Get 5000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Disable Those Annoying Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Frontier free?

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

### Is Pixel Commander free?

Pixel Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Frontier or Pixel Commander?

Pixel Commander is rated higher. Lost Frontier averages 4.2 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Pixel Commander averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do Lost Frontier or Pixel Commander have ads?

Pixel Commander shows ads; Lost Frontier does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Frontier or Pixel Commander?

Lost Frontier ships an update monthly, and Pixel Commander every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lost Frontier was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pixel Commander on October 4, 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.*