# Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 vs Archimedes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Archimedes at 66% against Lost Artifacts Chapter 1's 0%. Archimedes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (220 vs 15). Lost Artifacts Chapter 1's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Archimedes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Archimedes has 220 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Lost Artifacts Chapter 1's written reviews are positive against 66% of Archimedes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 | Archimedes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-chapter-1/id1289664259/reviews)** | [4.5 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archimedes-eureka/id1426236008/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **220** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 341 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [8Floor Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802193607) | [Jetdogs Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094752751) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Artifacts Chapter 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-chapter-1/id1289664259)

Embark on an adventure as an archeologist searching for ancient treasure. Build a city, manage resources, and restore ancient statues through 40 engaging levels. Face dangerous enemies and explore unique locations in this captivating casual strategy game.

**Highlights:** 40 vivid levels, City building and resource management, Restore ancient statues, Fun plot and captivating gameplay, Dangerous enemies and unique locations, Helpful bonuses and simple controls

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| One minute offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| Full price | $14.99 | one-time |


### Archimedes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/archimedes-eureka/id1426236008)

Embark on an adventure in Ancient Greece, managing your time to rebuild a city after a catastrophic invention failure. Research new mechanisms, construct vital infrastructure like bridges and zip lines, and progress through numerous levels and episodes.

**Highlights:** Time Management Strategy, City Building, Research and Invention, Explore a Huge Map, 100 Fascinating Levels, Build Bridges and Zip Lines

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discounted full game unlock! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full game unlock | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent strategy and puzzle-solving gameplay
- ⭐ High replay value with multiple difficulty levels (1-3 stars)
- 🏛️ Unique Archimedes invention theme with creative contraptions
- 📊 Challenging but achievable objectives with helpful guides
- 💰 Good value - one-time purchase with no in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and force closures
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 👁️ Text and objectives difficult to read due to thin font and small size
- ⏰ Extremely difficult to achieve 3-star ratings
- 🎯 Unresponsive tap detection for collecting items

**Reported bugs**

- Level 2.1 - hut upgrade objective not recognized
- Level 3.5 - huts not counted toward completion
- Level 2.6 - guide contains errors
- App crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Game force closes mid-level

**Requested features**

- Sequel or additional levels
- Multiple player profile support (more than 4 slots)
- Relaxed/untimed mode option
- Difficulty level selection at start
- Better text readability and larger font sizes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 free?

Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Archimedes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 or Archimedes?

Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 is rated higher. Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Archimedes averages 4.5 from 220 ratings.

### Do Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 or Archimedes have ads?

Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 shows ads; Archimedes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 or Archimedes?

Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 ships an update every 2 months, and Archimedes every 2 months. Most recently, Lost Artifacts Chapter 1 was updated on October 6, 2026 and Archimedes on October 13, 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.*