# Swing vs The Lost Shield

The clearest difference is price: Swing at Free against The Lost Shield's $1.99. Swing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Swing is free to download; The Lost Shield costs $1.99 up front. The Lost Shield sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Swing asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Swing against 4.4 for The Lost Shield. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swing has 5K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Swing's written reviews are positive against 65% of The Lost Shield's.

Swing ships an update fortnightly, The Lost Shield every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Swing | The Lost Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing/id1064078609/reviews)** | [4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **92.7% of reviews** | 64.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) |

## What reviewers say

### Swing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swing/id1064078609)

Navigate challenging levels by swinging from platform to platform. Tap the screen at the right moment to extend your rope and reach the next landing spot. Collect gems to unlock new characters and see how long you can survive.

**Highlights:** Platform-to-platform swinging, Tap-to-swing mechanic, Gem collection, Unlockable characters, Survival gameplay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 🎨 Cute characters
- 💎 Easy to earn gems
- 🕹️ Simple yet challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficulty judging distance and timing
- 🔋 Game can be frustrating and lead to device throwing
- 📺 Too many ads that interrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent platform detection and collision

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to customize characters
- Multiplayer or competitive features
- Less intrusive ads or ad-free option


### 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 Swing free?

Swing is free to download, 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, Swing or The Lost Shield?

Swing is rated higher. Swing averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5K ratings, while The Lost Shield averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

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

Neither Swing nor The Lost Shield shows ads.

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

Swing ships an update fortnightly, and The Lost Shield every 7 months. Most recently, Swing was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Lost Shield on October 17, 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.*