# Lost Horizon (2017) vs Crookhaven

The clearest difference is monetization model: Crookhaven at free against Lost Horizon (2017)'s paid. Crookhaven also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and review sentiment (71% vs 59%). Lost Horizon (2017)'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Lost Horizon (2017) costs $4.99 and Crookhaven $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lost Horizon (2017) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 170 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Lost Horizon (2017)'s written reviews are positive against 71% of Crookhaven's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lost Horizon (2017) ships an update monthly, Crookhaven daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Horizon (2017) | Crookhaven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-horizon-2017/id1301257809/reviews)** | [4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crookhaven/id6473502953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **170** |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **71.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #172 | **#143** |
| Size | 3.6 GB | 358 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Animation Arts Creative Gmbh](https://appshunter.io/developer/848269384) | [Fire Maple Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446763739) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Horizon (2017)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-horizon-2017/id1301257809)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling point-and-click adventure set in 1936 Tibet. Follow a former British Air Force pilot as he searches for a missing expedition, racing against a Nazi task force.

**Highlights:** Classic point 'n click adventure, Challenging riddles, Captivating story, Optimized for mobile touch controls, Handcrafted visuals, Fully localized and dubbed cut scenes

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great story and adventure
- 💡 Engaging puzzles and challenges
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🗣️ High-quality voice acting
- ⏳ Long gameplay duration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent game crashes and freezes
- ❌ Technical issues and bugs
- 🗣️ Long and sometimes tedious dialogues
- 🤔 Illogical or obscure puzzle solutions
- 🖼️ Graphical glitches and screen issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- Game freezes at various points
- No sound or audio issues
- Black screen after intro video
- Inventory missing

**Requested features**

- Better walkthroughs for difficult puzzles
- Improved UI scaling for different screen sizes
- More language options (e.g., Spanish subtitles)
- Updates to fix persistent bugs
- Option to skip cutscenes more effectively


### Crookhaven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crookhaven/id6473502953)

**Currently charting:** #143 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and graphics
- 🤔 Engaging puzzles and mysteries
- 🕹️ Fun and immersive gameplay
- 🕰️ Lengthy and satisfying experience
- 🎮 Charming and nostalgic Fire Maple style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Overly large and confusing map
- 🔁 Repetitive fetch quests and back-and-forth
- 🤖 Obvious use of AI-generated art
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices
- 💰 Expensive for an older-style point-and-click game

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues on launch
- Inventory item display glitches

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Horizon (2017) free?

Lost Horizon (2017) costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crookhaven free?

Crookhaven costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Horizon (2017) or Crookhaven?

Lost Horizon (2017) is rated higher. Lost Horizon (2017) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Crookhaven averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.

### Do Lost Horizon (2017) or Crookhaven have ads?

Neither Lost Horizon (2017) nor Crookhaven shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Horizon (2017) or Crookhaven?

Lost Horizon (2017) ships an update monthly, and Crookhaven daily. Most recently, Lost Horizon (2017) was updated on October 29, 2026 and Crookhaven on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Lost Horizon (2017) or Crookhaven?

Lost Horizon (2017) currently peaks at #172 in the App Store charts, and Crookhaven at #143. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*