# Lost World vs Exploration Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lost World at none against Exploration Pro's 15. Lost World also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 49%) and rating (3.5 vs 3.2). Exploration Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 36 months). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exploration Pro sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Lost World asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lost World holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exploration Pro has 523 ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Lost World's written reviews are positive against 49% of Exploration Pro's.

Lost World ships an update every 36 months, Exploration Pro every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost World | Exploration Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-world-building/id1106404042/reviews)** | [3.2 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploration-pro/id1417427271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 91 | **523** |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [学英 金](https://appshunter.io/developer/892387020) | [BIG8 LABS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028400654) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-world-building/id1106404042)

A simple sandbox game where you can build anything in an infinite world. Explore by walking or flying. Enjoy creative freedom in this open-ended building experience.

**Highlights:** Build anything, Infinite world, Walk and fly mechanics, Sandbox gameplay, Creative freedom

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Exploration Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploration-pro/id1417427271)

Build and explore your own fictional worlds with an intuitive interface and a vast collection of free blocks. Craft unique creations, from small empires to perfect kingdoms, and save your progress to continue building later. Enjoy endless creative possibilities in this free-to-play world builder.

**Highlights:** Build fictional worlds, Intuitive controls, Flight mode navigation, Save and load worlds, Customizable world dimensions, Large collection of free blocks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 640 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sink | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gadgets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Special Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Party Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Signs Special Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gadgets Special Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Home Appliance | $5.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Appliance Special Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Lots of building options
- 🚀 Relaxing experience
- 👍 Nostalgic for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Disappearing builds
- 🔒 Paywall for premium blocks
- 🔒 Expensive in-app purchases
- 👎 Lonely gameplay without multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Builds randomly disappearing
- Crashes and freezes when switching between menus
- Inconsistent block colors and textures
- Inability to save progress across sessions

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer functionality
- Introduce more blocks and customization options
- Implement a survival mode
- Add animals and NPCs
- Improve performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost World free?

Lost World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Exploration Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lost World or Exploration Pro?

Lost World is rated higher. Lost World averages 3.5 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Exploration Pro averages 3.2 from 523 ratings.

### Do Lost World or Exploration Pro have ads?

Lost World shows ads; Exploration Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost World or Exploration Pro?

Lost World ships an update every 36 months, and Exploration Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lost World was updated on October 22, 2026 and Exploration Pro 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.*