# Mr. Doodle! vs The Lost Shield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mr. Doodle! at none against The Lost Shield's 3. Mr. Doodle! also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). The Lost Shield's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 36%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Mr. Doodle! costs $1.99 and The Lost Shield $1.99 up front. The Lost Shield sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Mr. Doodle! asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Lost Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Mr. Doodle!'s written reviews are positive against 65% of The Lost Shield's.

Mr. Doodle! ships an update every 3 weeks, The Lost Shield every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr. Doodle! | The Lost Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-doodle/id1025721338/reviews) | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **88** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **64.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitrij Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/478154322) | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr. Doodle!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-doodle/id1025721338)

**Currently charting:** #116 Top Paid · Casual, #191 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Navigate challenging levels by outsmarting monsters and collecting bonuses. Dig through the ground to avoid enemies, strategically dropping apples to defeat them. Enjoy retro arcade action with modern graphics and 8-bit sound.

**Highlights:** Collect cherries for score, Defeat Alfa-monsters, Spell EXTRA with monster letters, Earn extra lives, Find hidden diamonds, Modern graphics with 8-bit audio, Multiple control options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Lost Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860)

Embark on an epic brick-breaking adventure as a hero tasked with returning a magical shield. Explore diverse areas, battle numerous enemies and bosses, and rescue allies with unique skills to aid your quest. Upgrade your hero and unlock new modes to save the world.

**Highlights:** Brick break gameplay with magic balls, Explore 6 areas with 54 stages, Battle 20+ enemies and 6 bosses, Rescue and upgrade followers, Unlock Arcade Mode for high scores, Collect achievements and treasure

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000G | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000G | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000G | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr. Doodle! free?

Mr. Doodle! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Lost Shield free?

The Lost Shield costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mr. Doodle! or The Lost Shield?

The Lost Shield is rated higher. Mr. Doodle! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while The Lost Shield averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do Mr. Doodle! or The Lost Shield have ads?

Neither Mr. Doodle! nor The Lost Shield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr. Doodle! or The Lost Shield?

Mr. Doodle! ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Lost Shield every 7 months. Most recently, Mr. Doodle! was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Lost Shield on October 21, 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.*