Comparison

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 vs The Lost Sky

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1

This is a short novel based on the "Pocket Girl ~Eternal Alchemist~" series. It tells a story of a man who gained eternal life through alchemy and the girl he created, exploring their everyday lives and original narratives.

Highlights
  • Original short novel story
  • Based on "Pocket Girl ~Eternal Alchemist~"
  • New character graphics
  • Accessible to new players
Features
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ポケットガール~永久の錬金術師~を題材とした連載ショートノベル第一弾! [ あらすじ ] 魔法と精霊が共存する世界。 ここではない、遠い遠い世界のお話。 そこには、錬金術によって永遠の命を得た男がいた。 彼は、その大いなる力を用いて、一人の少女を作り出した。 男と、人ならざる身である少女。 これは、二人が織り成す物語の、ほんの一片。 [ 概要 ] ポケットガール~永久の錬金術師~本編では語られなかった、主人公と娘のなにげない日常。 全書下ろしのオリジナルストーリーを、ノベル形式でお楽しみいただけます。 本編では出てこなかったキャラクターたちのグラフィックも、新規に書き起こし! ※ポケットガール~永久の錬金術師~を全く知らない方でもお楽しみいただけます。 [Special Thanks] シナリオ:今北工業   DOVA-SYNDROME:http://dova-s.jp 魔王魂:http://maoudamashii.jokersounds.com

About

The Lost Sky

Engage in intense 2D multi-directional combat against rogue battle drones in a dystopian future. Your mission is to reset the planet, destroy enemy forces, and collect orbs to unlock new characters and strengthen them. Explore the world's history through an unlockable database.

Highlights
  • Multi-directional 2D action combat
  • Fight against battle drones
  • Mission-based objectives
  • Collect orbs for upgrades
  • Unlockable lore database
  • Bluetooth/MFi gamepad support
Features
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The Lost Sky is a 2D multi-directional action game set in a dystopian world. With the uprising of an army of battle drones, the planet's civilization has been reduced to but nothing. You will fight in order to destroy any last vestiges of the haywire drones. The mission is to "Reset" the planet - to wipe the slate clean and to usher in a new beginning. -Support Bluetooth/MFi gamepad. -Enjoy intense dogfights against a whole array of enemy drones. -Clear missions with various objectives, such as providing backup to your allies, or to destroy giant bosses. -Defeat all enemies in your way and collect the Orbs they drop. Use these to acquire new characters and strengthen them. -Work to unlock the Database to learn more about the world and its history.

Screenshots

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.13 screens
The Lost Sky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 at Free against The Lost Sky's $2.99. ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). The Lost Sky's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 110 months). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 is free to download; The Lost Sky costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Lost Sky holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1's written reviews are positive against 71% of The Lost Sky's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 ships an update every 110 months, The Lost Sky monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 versus The Lost Sky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1The Lost Sky
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 110 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB71 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperHalcyon System Co.,Ltd.SHO YASUDA

Customer experience

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

The Lost Sky

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral28.6%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1

No in-app purchases

None

The Lost Sky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 free?
ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Lost Sky free?
The Lost Sky costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 or The Lost Sky?
The Lost Sky is rated higher. ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while The Lost Sky averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 or The Lost Sky have ads?
Neither ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 nor The Lost Sky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 or The Lost Sky?
ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 ships an update every 110 months, and The Lost Sky monthly. Most recently, ポケットガールストーリー ~永久の中のひと時~ Vol.1 was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Lost Sky on November 2, 2026.

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