Comparison

The Lost Shield vs Grid Explorer

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

Grid Explorer

Features
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How strategic can you be? Are you ready for a challenge? Introducing "Grid Explorer", the thrilling maze - exploration game where strategy reigns supreme! Dive into "Grid Explorer" now and prove your strategic prowess in the grid - based labyrinth! Navigate through a maze of squares, where every step demands careful planning! Face challenges head - on with a vast arsenal of weapons at your disposal! Test your wits as you plot your path, for in this grid, strategy is your key to victory! To succeed or to falter, strategy is the answer!

Screenshots

The Lost Shield4 screens
Grid Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Grid Explorer at Free against The Lost Shield's $1.99. Grid Explorer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). The Lost Shield's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Grid Explorer is free to download; The Lost Shield costs $1.99 up front. The Lost Shield sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Grid Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Lost Shield ships an update every 7 months, Grid Explorer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Lost Shield versus Grid Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Lost ShieldGrid Explorer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB127 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGame Stew舜轩 周

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Lost Shield

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

Grid Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Lost Shield free?
The Lost Shield costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Grid Explorer free?
Grid Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Lost Shield or Grid Explorer have ads?
Grid Explorer shows ads; The Lost Shield does not.
Which is updated more often, The Lost Shield or Grid Explorer?
The Lost Shield ships an update every 7 months, and Grid Explorer every 10 days. Most recently, The Lost Shield was updated on November 11, 2026 and Grid Explorer on November 8, 2026.

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