# NinjAwesome vs The Lost Shield

The clearest difference is price: NinjAwesome at Free against The Lost Shield's $1.99. NinjAwesome also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 65%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). The Lost Shield's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

NinjAwesome is free to download; The Lost Shield costs $1.99 up front. NinjAwesome sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and The Lost Shield sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NinjAwesome holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NinjAwesome has 1.1K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of NinjAwesome's written reviews are positive against 65% of The Lost Shield's.

NinjAwesome ships an update every 11 months, The Lost Shield every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NinjAwesome | The Lost Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646/reviews)** | [4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **92.6% of reviews** | 64.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) |

## What reviewers say

### NinjAwesome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninjawesome/id1060739646)

Engage in a fast-paced ninja adventure with skillful swipes to navigate traps and collect coins. Battle enemies, use shuriken, and complete various ninja missions. Upgrade powers and unlock new abilities to master the art of the ninja.

**Highlights:** Skillful swipe controls, Hurdle perilous traps, Snatch bouncing coins, Slash wicked enemies, Snipe foes with shuriken, Upgrade Ninja Powers, Master Secret Missions

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of NinJems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of NinJems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure of NinJems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Challenging platforming
- 💎 Good value for free-to-play game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🕰️ Repetitive quests and levels
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🕰️ Slow progression and upgrade system
- 🔒 Lack of controller support

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Inability to avoid damage after being hit
- Platforms and obstacles not registering properly

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Implement boss battles
- Allow customization of ninja appearance
- Add controller support
- Improve progression system


### 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 NinjAwesome free?

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

### Is The Lost Shield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NinjAwesome or The Lost Shield?

NinjAwesome is rated higher. NinjAwesome averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while The Lost Shield averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do NinjAwesome or The Lost Shield have ads?

NinjAwesome shows ads; The Lost Shield does not.

### Which is updated more often, NinjAwesome or The Lost Shield?

NinjAwesome ships an update every 11 months, and The Lost Shield every 7 months. Most recently, NinjAwesome was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Lost Shield on October 29, 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.*