# The Lost Shield vs STRIKERS 1945

The clearest difference is price: STRIKERS 1945 at Free against The Lost Shield's $0.99. The Lost Shield's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 15 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

STRIKERS 1945 is free to download; The Lost Shield costs $0.99 up front. The Lost Shield sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and STRIKERS 1945 sells 6 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 4.4 for STRIKERS 1945. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 50 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of The Lost Shield's written reviews are positive against 67% of STRIKERS 1945's.

The Lost Shield ships an update every 7 months, STRIKERS 1945 every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Lost Shield | STRIKERS 1945 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860/reviews)** | [4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikers-1945/id1511892021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) | [kmbox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416505479) |

## 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 |


### STRIKERS 1945

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strikers-1945/id1511892021)

Relive the classic 90s arcade shooting experience on your mobile device. This game offers simple controls, endless fun, and a collection of famous WWII fighters. Enjoy it instantly and for free, with support for offline play and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Classic arcade shooting gameplay, Simple and intuitive controls, Collection of 6 WWII fighter jets, Supports low-spec devices and tablets, Offline play available, Achievements and leaderboards

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 Ruby purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Ruby Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Ruby Purchase | $8.99 | one-time |
| All fighter pack Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Ruby Purchase | $48.99 | one-time |
| 13500 Ruby Purchase | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Lost Shield free?

The Lost Shield costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is STRIKERS 1945 free?

STRIKERS 1945 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Lost Shield or STRIKERS 1945?

The Lost Shield is rated higher. The Lost Shield averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while STRIKERS 1945 averages 4.4 from 50 ratings.

### Do The Lost Shield or STRIKERS 1945 have ads?

STRIKERS 1945 shows ads; The Lost Shield does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Lost Shield or STRIKERS 1945?

The Lost Shield ships an update every 7 months, and STRIKERS 1945 every 15 months. Most recently, The Lost Shield was updated on November 6, 2026 and STRIKERS 1945 on November 7, 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.*