# LOST MAZE vs Broken Grounds

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Broken Grounds at 100% against LOST MAZE's 51%. Broken Grounds also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9). LOST MAZE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LOST MAZE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Broken Grounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Broken Grounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LOST MAZE has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of LOST MAZE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Broken Grounds's.

LOST MAZE ships an update every 5 weeks, Broken Grounds every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LOST MAZE | Broken Grounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-maze/id1130186793/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-grounds/id1549702550/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [立 文](https://appshunter.io/developer/997241841) | [Motionlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/661748917) |

## What reviewers say

### LOST MAZE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-maze/id1130186793)

Guide a young girl through a mysterious maze filled with challenging puzzles. Navigate her through dark paths, collect lost items, and bring her back home. Discover new characters and unravel the maze's secrets.

**Highlights:** Navigate challenging maze puzzles, Collect lost items and treasures, Unlock different characters, Simple drag controls, Explore 4 chapters and 60 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUY SOME GEMS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift for New Player | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| REFILL ENERGY FOR 24 HOURS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chapter 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Many Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Character 4 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎶 Relaxing and awesome music
- 💡 Unique and interesting gameplay concept
- 🧠 Makes you think critically
- 😌 Entertaining and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Energy system limits playtime
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤏 Small and poorly placed pause button
- 🐛 Progress loss after updates
- 😵 Frustrating controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Progress erased after updates
- Game freezes or won't start
- Level progression blocked by glitches
- Ads not rewarding energy refill

**Requested features**

- Add new levels/content
- Implement a level editor
- Add bosses and weapon crafting
- Improve pause button size and placement
- Increase tap area for controls


### Broken Grounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-grounds/id1549702550)

Explore 80 hand-crafted levels across 9 unique worlds, uncovering paths, avoiding traps, and rescuing lost critters. This adventure features a minimalist art style and a relaxing soundscape, with each world introducing new gameplay mechanics.

**Highlights:** Explore 80 hand-crafted levels, Discover 9 unique worlds, Uncover hidden paths, Avoid dangerous traps, Rescue lost critters, Minimalist art style, Relaxing soundscape

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LOST MAZE free?

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

### Is Broken Grounds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LOST MAZE or Broken Grounds?

Broken Grounds is rated higher. LOST MAZE averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Broken Grounds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LOST MAZE or Broken Grounds have ads?

Broken Grounds shows ads; LOST MAZE does not.

### Which is updated more often, LOST MAZE or Broken Grounds?

LOST MAZE ships an update every 5 weeks, and Broken Grounds every 7 months. Most recently, LOST MAZE was updated on October 7, 2026 and Broken Grounds on September 23, 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.*