Comparison

Lost Sock vs Sky Lobby

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

Head to head
About

Lost Sock

A humorous one-button game where you control a washing machine to prevent socks from getting lost. Collect coins to unlock a variety of quirky and colorful socks.

Highlights
  • One-button gameplay
  • Spin and stop mechanics
  • Collect coins
  • Unlock unique socks
  • Humorous theme
Features
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Where do all the missing socks go? Find out in Lost Sock, the crazy physics-based arcade challenge where your washing machine is the level! Spin the machine enough times to complete each stage, but don't let a single sock escape. Easy to learn: 
• HOLD to spin
 • RELEASE to stop What starts as an ordinary washing machine quickly turns into a collection of bizarre spinning contraptions. Tackle machines shaped like fried eggs, cars, footballs, airplanes and other ridiculous creations that become increasingly difficult to master. Every level introduces new surprises: 
• Rotating obstacles
 • Trap doors and moving parts
 • Slingshot elements that launch socks across the machine
 • Physics-driven chaos and unpredictable moments Unlock dozens of strange and colorful socks. Some even create unexpected effects that make every spin unique. Features:
 • Unique washing machine level designs
 • Simple one-touch controls
 • Challenging physics-based gameplay
 • Risk-versus-reward coin collecting
 • Unlockable socks with special effects 
• Casual fun with increasing difficulty Can you keep every sock inside?

About

Sky Lobby

A strategy puzzle game where you design elevator routes and manage passenger flow in busy skyscrapers. Balance planning and quick reactions to keep people moving efficiently through increasingly complex towers.

Highlights
  • Design elevator routes
  • Manage passenger flow
  • Build sky lobbies
  • React to changing demand
  • Solve complex tower layouts
  • Portrait mode gameplay
Features
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Sky Lobby is a strategy puzzle game about elevators, timing, and crowd flow. Up. Down. Calm. Panic. Calm. Panic! Play the first three towers free, then unlock the full game with a single purchase. There are no ads, subscriptions, or other in-app purchases. Design elevator routes through a busy skyscraper. Place stops, build sky lobbies, and keep people moving as each tower becomes more crowded, more complex, and less forgiving. Every decision matters. A lift that works well in the morning rush may fail at lunchtime. A clever sky lobby can save an overloaded tower. A badly timed route can leave passengers waiting too long as midnight approaches. Sky Lobby mixes calm planning with quick reactions. It is part elevator simulator, part logic puzzle, part real-time strategy challenge. Features * Build elevator routes through compact skyscraper puzzles * Use sky lobbies to move passengers efficiently between floors * React to changing demand throughout the day * Balance strategy, timing, and fast decision-making * Solve increasingly complex tower layouts * Portrait mode gameplay * Zen mode for stress-free play * Dark mode supported Free to try, one in-app purchase to own * Play the first three towers free without time limit or catch * One purchase, "Unlock Full Game," opens every remaining tower * A complete game with no ads, subscriptions or other in-app purchases * Buy once, keep it forever Sky Lobby is designed for players who enjoy strategy games, simulation games, transport puzzles, management games, and smart minimalist challenges. Plan the route. Watch the crowd. Keep the tower moving. Mind the doors.

Screenshots

Lost Sock3 screens
Sky Lobby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lost Sock at 4.6 against Sky Lobby's 3.9. Lost Sock also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Sky Lobby's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Lost Sock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sky Lobby sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lost Sock holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Lost Sock's written reviews are positive against 63% of Sky Lobby's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lost Sock ships an update every 5 weeks, Sky Lobby every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Lost Sock versus Sky Lobby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost SockSky Lobby
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (35 ratings) — better3.9 (25 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better63.3% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB105 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTim KretzMoya Labs

Customer experience

Lost Sock

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%

Sky Lobby

All ratings25 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative24.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lost Sock

One-time1
  • remove ads$3.99
1 purchases

Sky Lobby

One-time1
  • Sky Lobby — full game$2.99

Questions

Is Lost Sock free?
Lost Sock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky Lobby free?
Sky Lobby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lost Sock or Sky Lobby?
Lost Sock is rated higher. Lost Sock averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Sky Lobby averages 3.9 from 25 ratings.
Do Lost Sock or Sky Lobby have ads?
Lost Sock shows ads; Sky Lobby does not.
Which is updated more often, Lost Sock or Sky Lobby?
Lost Sock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sky Lobby every 3 days. Most recently, Lost Sock was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sky Lobby on October 16, 2026.

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