# PixWords® Scenes vs Lost Manuscript

The clearest difference is ads: Lost Manuscript at none against PixWords® Scenes's shown. Lost Manuscript also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). PixWords® Scenes's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 9). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PixWords® Scenes sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lost Manuscript sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lost Manuscript holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PixWords® Scenes has 3.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of PixWords® Scenes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lost Manuscript's.

PixWords® Scenes ships an update monthly, Lost Manuscript every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixWords® Scenes | Lost Manuscript |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixwords-scenes/id1219658732/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-manuscript/id1596581823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dekovir, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/393062490) | [Maribou Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/371097622) |

## What reviewers say

### PixWords® Scenes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixwords-scenes/id1219658732)

Solve crosswords by finding words hidden within detailed pictures. Play in your native or a foreign language to expand your vocabulary. Enjoy beautiful graphics and flexible play modes.

**Highlights:** Find words in pictures, Crossword puzzles, Vocabulary enrichment, Multiple language support, Beautiful graphics, Landscape and portrait modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Coins Payout 30 Days | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and challenging game
- 💡 Helpful for learning new languages
- 🧠 Exercises the mind
- 🎨 Lovely visuals and artwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long wait times between plays
- 🤔 Questionable scoring and tournament issues

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets to level 1 after updates
- Purchased coins not being awarded correctly
- Scoring and tournament issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add zoom functionality for better visibility
- Provide word definitions when tapping on words
- Introduce a shuffle feature for the letters
- Improve the 'show on picture' hint mechanism


### Lost Manuscript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-manuscript/id1596581823)

Uncover the mystery of short stories by guessing missing words to restore the text and reveal the endings. Enjoy a novel word puzzle experience with beautifully illustrated stories. Unlock the full text with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Guess missing words, Restore story text, Unlock full stories, Beautifully illustrated, Multiple languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Silver Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Read Mode | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixWords® Scenes free?

PixWords® Scenes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lost Manuscript free?

Lost Manuscript is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PixWords® Scenes or Lost Manuscript?

Lost Manuscript is rated higher. PixWords® Scenes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Lost Manuscript averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do PixWords® Scenes or Lost Manuscript have ads?

PixWords® Scenes shows ads; Lost Manuscript does not.

### Which is updated more often, PixWords® Scenes or Lost Manuscript?

PixWords® Scenes ships an update monthly, and Lost Manuscript every 22 months. Most recently, PixWords® Scenes was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lost Manuscript on November 3, 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.*