Comparison

The Lost Shield vs Petmancer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Lost Shield

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
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The Lost Shield is a brick break/adventure game. You play as a hero who must return a powerful but dangerous magic shield to the place it belongs. Features - Fun gameplay where you destroy enemies with powerful magic balls - 6 areas with 54 stages to explore, each with different enemies, traps and secrets. - 20+ enemies and 6 bosses want to stop your journey. - 20 achievements to master - Find bonus stages and loot treasure in every stage. - Rescue followers with unique abilities and add them to your party. - Upgrade your hero to save the world. - Unlock Arcade Mode and challenge the high score of other players around the world. ----------------------------------------------------------- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TowerofFortune Game Trailer https://youtu.be/KeAyy5PVMuk

About

Petmancer

Explore magical dungeons, collect and customize a team of monsters, and master unique talents in this pixel roguelite. Engage in turn-based combat against hundreds of creatures and battle through challenging realms with idle exploration features.

Highlights
  • 16 Hero Classes
  • Turn-Based Combat
  • Idle Exploration Mode
  • Recruit & Customize Pets
  • Level Up & Loot System
  • 14 Handcrafted Realms
  • Talent System
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Unleash Magic and Monsters in a Pixel Roguelite! Enter the mysterious world of Petmancer, where strategy, magic, and monster collecting collide. Explore ever-changing dungeons, command a party of powerful pets, and master unique talents as you battle through the seven realm lords. With idle exploration and deep tactical choices, every run is a new adventure. • 16 Hero Classes – Pick your character and unlock unique abilities • Turn-Based Combat – Face over 200 unique monsters and elite enemies • Idle Mode – Auto-explore dungeons while you sit back and collect loot • Recruit & Customize Your Team – Attract fierce and adorable familiars, position them strategically, and guide their growth as they level up • Level Up & Loot – Defeat bosses, collect ancient relics, and gain new powers • 14 Handcrafted Realms – Discover potions, shrines, secrets, and surprises • Talents with a Twist – Mix and match abilities like Necromancy and Clairvoyance • Endless Replayability – Randomized dungeons, enemies, loot, and elite bosses • Prestige System – Beat all dungeons to unlock 7 powerful new boss battles Whether you're a roguelite veteran, strategy enthusiast, or idle game fan, Petmancer offers a pixel-perfect blend of charm and challenge. Start your magical journey today!

Screenshots

The Lost Shield4 screens
Petmancer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Petmancer at 5.0 against The Lost Shield's 4.4. Petmancer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). The Lost Shield's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 2) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Lost Shield costs $1.99 and Petmancer $4.99 up front. The Lost Shield sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Petmancer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Petmancer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Lost Shield has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Lost Shield ships an update every 7 months, Petmancer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
The Lost Shield versus Petmancer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Lost ShieldPetmancer
Price$1.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.4 (29 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB111 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGame StewHorse Arms LLC

Customer experience

The Lost Shield

All ratings29 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive64.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative25.9%

Petmancer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Lost Shield

One-time3
  • 1000G$0.99
  • 3000G$1.99
  • 10000G$4.99
None

Petmancer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Lost Shield free?
The Lost Shield costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Petmancer free?
Petmancer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Lost Shield or Petmancer?
Petmancer is rated higher. The Lost Shield averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Petmancer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do The Lost Shield or Petmancer have ads?
Neither The Lost Shield nor Petmancer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Lost Shield or Petmancer?
The Lost Shield ships an update every 7 months, and Petmancer every 9 days. Most recently, The Lost Shield was updated on November 11, 2026 and Petmancer on November 3, 2026.

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