# The Lost Shield vs Catch Up

The clearest difference is price: Catch Up at Free against The Lost Shield's $1.99. Catch Up also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (11K vs 29). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Catch Up is free to download; The Lost Shield costs $1.99 up front. The Lost Shield sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Catch Up sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for The Lost Shield against 4.5 for Catch Up. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catch Up has 11K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of The Lost Shield's written reviews are positive against 84% of Catch Up's.

The Lost Shield ships an update every 7 months, Catch Up monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Lost Shield | Catch Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860/reviews) | **[4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-up/id1235879678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **83.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Catch Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catch-up/id1235879678)

Guide a rolling ball through challenging obstacle courses. Test your reflexes and speed to reach the finish line and set new high scores. Compete with friends to see who can achieve the best results.

**Highlights:** Roll fast, Avoid obstacles, Drive ball to victory, Beat friend's records, Attentive gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium character #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #7 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium character #8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Entertaining and challenging
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 💰 Ability to earn gems/balls through ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Frequent ads that can interrupt gameplay
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Game speeds up too quickly for some users
- 🎨 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading properly
- Inability to revive or continue after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or speed control
- More customization options for balls and backgrounds
- Ability to use gems for more than just balls
- Online multiplayer mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Lost Shield free?

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

### Is Catch Up free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Lost Shield or Catch Up?

Catch Up is rated higher. The Lost Shield averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Catch Up averages 4.5 from 11K ratings.

### Do The Lost Shield or Catch Up have ads?

Neither The Lost Shield nor Catch Up shows ads.

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

The Lost Shield ships an update every 7 months, and Catch Up monthly. Most recently, The Lost Shield was updated on October 21, 2026 and Catch Up on October 20, 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.*