# The Lost Shield vs Astronaut Rush

The clearest difference is price: Astronaut Rush at Free against The Lost Shield's $1.99. Astronaut Rush also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4). The Lost Shield's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29 vs 4). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Astronaut Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Lost Shield has 29 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Lost Shield ships an update every 7 months, Astronaut Rush every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Lost Shield | Astronaut Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronaut-rushgalacticassault/id1584690946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 41 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) | [Vladimir Sobol](https://appshunter.io/developer/981144003) |

## 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 |


### Astronaut Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronaut-rushgalacticassault/id1584690946)

Navigate a spaceship through a dangerous galaxy, dodging obstacles and collecting stars. Use collected stars to unlock new spacesuits and enhance your journey. Encounter helpful rockets that speed up your progress and clear your path.

**Highlights:** Dodge asteroids and aliens, Collect stars and bonuses, Unlock new spacesuits, Use rockets for faster travel, Destroy obstacles with rockets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Two Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jetpack | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Lost Shield free?

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

### Is Astronaut Rush free?

Astronaut Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Lost Shield or Astronaut Rush?

Astronaut Rush is rated higher. The Lost Shield averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Astronaut Rush averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Lost Shield or Astronaut Rush have ads?

Astronaut Rush shows ads; The Lost Shield does not.

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

The Lost Shield ships an update every 7 months, and Astronaut Rush every 4 months. Most recently, The Lost Shield was updated on October 21, 2026 and Astronaut Rush on October 24, 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.*