Comparison

Lost Horizon 2 vs Crookhaven

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

Head to head
About

Lost Horizon 2

Embark on a thrilling adventure as a former pilot breaches the Iron Curtain to save his family from adversaries. This interactive thriller features challenging puzzles, beautiful 3D graphics, and a captivating narrative set in mid-1950s Europe.

Highlights
  • Interactive thriller narrative
  • Challenging riddles and puzzles
  • Beautiful 3D graphics
  • Full voice-over (English/German)
  • Touchscreen-optimized controls
  • Set in mid-1950s Europe
Features
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Hard-boiled adventurer Fenton Paddock returns in Lost Horizon 2, the new adventure game by the creators of the Secret Files Series! Lost Horizon 2 requires at least iOS 10 and runs on iPhone 5 (or higher) and iPad 4 (or higher). # # # MAKE YOUR STAND IN THE SHADOW OF THE COLD WAR # # # More than a decade has passed since Fenton Paddock aced out the Nazis in securing a powerful ancient relic in the outlying mountains of Tibet. While the Cold War has the world’s superpowers in a tight grip, the former Royal Air Force pilot has to face the biggest challenge of his eventful life: Breach beyond the Iron Curtain and save his family from shady, unrelenting adversaries. # # # CLASSIC ADVENTURE GAMING ON iPHONE AND iPAD # # # Lost Horizon 2 brings classic adventure gaming to your iPhone or iPad. Enjoy beautiful 3D graphics, follow a captivating narrative, solve challenging riddles and make use of touchscreen-optimized controls. Lose yourself in an interactive thriller that keeps you psyched way beyond its epic finale. # # # PRAISED BY THE PRESS # # # Gaming Boulevard says that “this is the game for you, if you’re coming home late from work and you’re in the mood for a good interactive bedtime story that’s straight forward and yet still challenging”. And Game4me calls it “a worthwhile successor to the original Lost Horizon game with a strong story and interesting characters in beautiful locations”. # # # WHAT MAKES LOST HORIZON 2 STAND OUT # # # • The new game by the creators of the fan-favorite Secret Files series • An interactive thriller set in Europe in the mid-1950s • Packed with of challenging riddles and clever puzzles • Beautiful 3D graphics and full voice-over in English and German • Smooth touch controls and mobile-optimized UI # # # LINKS AND RESOURCES # # # Visit the studio behind Lost Horizon 2 over at http://www.animationarts.de/. Use the official hashtag #losthorizon2 on social media. # # # COSTS AND REQUIREMENTS # # # Lost Horizon 2 requires at least iOS 10 and runs on iPhone 5 (or higher) or iPad 4 (or higher). As a full premium app, the initial purchase grants access to all content and features – there are no fee-based episodes or other IAPs.

About

Crookhaven

Embark on a captivating treasure hunt in a charming seaside town. Decipher cryptic clues and uncover the secrets of a lost pirate fortune buried beneath the town's rich history. Prepare for a thrilling adventure filled with intriguing characters.

Highlights
  • Treasure hunt adventure
  • Decipher cryptic clues
  • Uncover lost pirate fortune
  • Explore a seaside town
  • Engage with intriguing characters
Features
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Embark on a captivating treasure hunt in the charming seaside town of Crookhaven, where mysteries unfold and legends come to life. Navigate a quaint coastal landscape, decipher cryptic clues, and uncover the secrets of a lost pirate fortune buried beneath the town's rich history. Prepare for a thrilling adventure filled with intriguing characters in this beautiful new adventure from Fire Maple Games!

Screenshots

Lost Horizon 24 screens
Crookhaven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crookhaven at 4.3 against Lost Horizon 2's 3.7. Crookhaven also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 34%) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). Lost Horizon 2's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Lost Horizon 2 costs $3.99 and Crookhaven $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crookhaven holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crookhaven has 170 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Lost Horizon 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Crookhaven's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lost Horizon 2 ships an update monthly, Crookhaven daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Lost Horizon 2 versus Crookhaven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost Horizon 2Crookhaven
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating3.7 (25 ratings)4.3 (170 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.8% of reviews71.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25170 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#137 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.1 GB358 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAnimation Arts Creative GmbhFire Maple Games, LLC

Customer experience

Lost Horizon 2

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral17.5%
Negative48.8%

Crookhaven

All ratings168 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral4.2%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews150 reviews
Positive71.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative23.3%

Bugs and requests

Lost Horizon 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Crookhaven

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Black screen issues on launch
  • Inventory item display glitches

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to teleport between locations
  • More intuitive map with location markers
  • Clearer objectives and less backtracking
  • Option to disable AI-generated art
  • Improved performance optimization

In-app purchases

None

Lost Horizon 2

No in-app purchases

None

Crookhaven

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lost Horizon 2 free?
Lost Horizon 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Crookhaven free?
Crookhaven costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lost Horizon 2 or Crookhaven?
Crookhaven is rated higher. Lost Horizon 2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Crookhaven averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.
Do Lost Horizon 2 or Crookhaven have ads?
Neither Lost Horizon 2 nor Crookhaven shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lost Horizon 2 or Crookhaven?
Lost Horizon 2 ships an update monthly, and Crookhaven daily. Most recently, Lost Horizon 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crookhaven on October 24, 2026.

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