Comparison

Pixel Shrine JINJA vs Lost Pages

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

Head to head
About

Pixel Shrine JINJA

Build and defend a beautiful pixel art shrine inspired by ancient Japanese traditions. Attract worshippers to gather resources, reinforce your defenses, and expand your shrine. Engage in automatic combat and enjoy a deep gameplay experience with various buildings and strategic elements.

Highlights
  • Shrine building and customization
  • Resource management from worshippers
  • Automatic combat and defense
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Expandable shrine with new buildings
  • Online shrine visits and interaction
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Pixel Shrine JINJA is a shrine building defense game based on ancient Japanese shrine. You can create beautiful shrines in a world of pixel art. *How to play The shrine is connected to the road to attract worshippers. Receive resources from worshippers. Reinforce the buildings with the collected resources and prepare for enemy attacks. When you defeat enemies, your shrine level will increase and you will get buildings and plants. The number of buildings will be increased by raising the level, and the shrine will be enlarged. *Features of the game Resources can be accumulated even when the game is closed. You can place terrain blocks and water sources anywhere you like. Shrines can be opened to other players. You can give souvenirs to players who visit your shrine. Various buildings such as shrines, torii gates, and kaguraden (Shinto music and dance halls) will appear in the game. You can take a walk with a dog with the walk function. Combat progresses automatically. The skills of the residents, the characteristics of the buildings, and the gimmick elements provide a deep gameplay experience. *This game is recommended for the following people. People who like to build things People who like pixel art People who like to grow

About

Lost Pages

Experience a fresh take on the deckbuilding roguelike genre where you draw elemental resources instead of cards. Strategically manage Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Ether to cast spells and overcome challenges. Explore a mysterious world, build unique decks, and conquer 100 levels of escalating difficulty.

Highlights
  • Draw elements, not cards for spells
  • Unique elemental resource management
  • Special Ether element for complex chains
  • Build decks with Magic Circles, Artifacts, Runes
  • 5-Act roguelike adventure with unique runs
  • 100-level Dimensional Gate challenge mode
  • Mysterious world with original story
Features
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A new kind of deckbuilding roguelike. In Lost Pages, you don't draw cards. You draw elements. Instead of drawing cards randomly, spells require elemental resources such as Fire, Water, Earth, and Air. Every turn, elements are drawn from the pool created by your deck, creating a completely new strategic system. This unique mechanic was recognized for its originality at the Google Indie Game Festival. Draw Elements, Not Cards Each spell requires elemental costs. Your deck determines the element pool, and every turn you draw elements randomly from that pool. Managing your elements and planning your turns becomes the core strategy. A new twist on the classic deckbuilding roguelike formula. Ether - A Unique Element A special element called Ether adds another layer of strategy. When drawn, Ether changes its nature instantly and always triggers an additional element draw, sometimes creating powerful chain reactions. Mastering Ether can completely change the flow of battle. Build Your Deck Discover and combine a wide variety of: - Magic Circles - Artifacts - Runes Every choice changes your strategy and opens new possibilities. Create powerful synergies and build your own unique deck. A 5-Act Roguelike Adventure Explore a roguelike map where every run is different. Face powerful elites, deadly bosses, and unpredictable encounters as you progress through the world. Challenge 100 Levels of Hazard Beyond the main adventure lies the Dimensional Gate. A special mode with 100 levels of escalating difficulty, designed for players seeking the ultimate challenge. How far can you go? A Mysterious World Lost Pages takes place in a unique universe centered around the birth of the moon. Experience original story animations and uncover the mysteries of this strange world. Community & Support Official Discord https://discord.gg/wUE3PX69bX Contact lostpages@jiffycrew.com Privacy Policy https://jiffycrew.com/privacy_en Terms of Use https://jiffycrew.com/eula_en

Screenshots

Pixel Shrine JINJA4 screens
Lost Pages4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lost Pages at every 2 days against Pixel Shrine JINJA's every 3 weeks. Pixel Shrine JINJA's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 51%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Pixel Shrine JINJA sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Lost Pages sells 53 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pixel Shrine JINJA against 4.7 for Lost Pages. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 208 and 173 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Pixel Shrine JINJA's written reviews are positive against 51% of Lost Pages's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel Shrine JINJA ships an update every 3 weeks, Lost Pages every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pixel Shrine JINJA versus Lost Pages: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel Shrine JINJALost Pages
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (208 ratings)4.7 (173 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews — better50.9% of reviews
Number of ratings208 — better173
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
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
Size149 MB932 MB
Age rating12+9+
Developerkazuyuki yamadaJiffycrew

Customer experience

Pixel Shrine JINJA

All ratings204 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative28.6%

Lost Pages

All ratings173 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative38.9%

Bugs and requests

Pixel Shrine JINJA

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Account banned without reason
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Building data sometimes resets
  • Network instability/clock shift errors prevent play
  • Cannot watch ads after updates
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  • Buildings lose effectiveness when switching maps
  • Building levels reset to 1 after moving
  • Phoenix summon bug
  • Fox level-up causes ability decrease
  • Game not opening after update due to clock error

Requested features

17 requests
  • Increase daily upgrade limit
  • Add a community forum/bulletin board
  • Implement an undo button for map editing
  • Allow camera rotation during building
  • Add a paint brush tool for map design
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  • Provide more detailed explanations/tutorials
  • Add more enemy sprites
  • Implement partial terrain copying
  • Add more varied visitors/characters
  • Allow separate settings for enemy and visitor entrances
  • Add a way to save/load map layouts
  • Add more diverse decorative items (e.g., flowers, trees)
  • Allow control over attack wait times for priests/miko
  • Add volume control for BGM and SE
  • Add more varied time-of-day scenery
  • Allow placing blocks by dragging fingers
  • Add a feature to view friends' maps more interactively

Lost Pages

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

24 purchases

Pixel Shrine JINJA

One-time24
  • diamond 12$0.99
  • Doghouse$0.99
  • Kitsunebito$0.99
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  • Sakadaru$0.99
  • Event ticket 6$0.99
  • Zabuton$0.99
  • orb 4$0.99
  • Sekidai$0.99
  • Kamado$0.99
  • Oyashiro$0.99
  • sakura-shinboku$1.99
  • Inishie-no-torii$1.99
  • Map(5)$1.99
  • 3-pack$2.99
  • 3-pack-2nd$2.99
  • Special Event Orb 20$2.99
  • Event ticket 25$2.99
  • Goshinboku$2.99
  • Omiyageya$2.99
  • Limited deals set$2.99
  • Special Deco Orb 20$2.99
  • diamond 60$3.99
  • Building pack$3.99
  • diamond 145$7.99
53 purchases

Lost Pages

One-time53
  • Beginner Package$0.99
  • Key x 100 (1+1)$0.99
  • 열쇠 120$0.99
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  • 열쇠 240개 (1일 1회 한정)$0.99
  • 룬조각 150개 (1일 1회 한정)$0.99
  • Etheric Key x 50 (1+1)$0.99
  • Rune Slot Epic>>Legendary$1.99
  • Daily Rune Epic$1.99
  • Premium Pass$2.99
  • 열쇠 390개$2.99
  • Weekly Mini Currency Package$2.99
  • Rune Slot Low>>Legendary$3.99
  • The God of Challenge Package$3.99
  • 광고 제거$3.99
  • Monthly Mini Goods Package$3.99
  • 2024 TGS Legend Pack A$3.99
  • 2024 TGS Legend Pack C$3.99
  • 2024 TGS Legend Pack B$3.99
  • 2024 TGS Etheric Pack$3.99
  • 2024 TGS Currency Pack$3.99
  • Key x 500 (1+1)$3.99
  • Ad Shredder2 variants$4.99
  • Daily Rune Legendary$5.99
  • Character: Manuale Ingeniarii$5.99
  • Ad Shredder$5.99
  • Premium Pass$5.99
  • Etheric Pass$5.99
  • Ad Shredder$6.99
  • 열쇠 990개$7.99
  • 도전 플레이 패스$7.99
  • Growth Package$8.99
  • 주간 재화 패키지$9.99
  • Challenge Play Pass$9.99
  • Dimension Play Pass$9.99
  • Ad Shredder$9.99
  • Etheric Key x 600 (1+1)$9.99
  • Etheric Pass$9.99
  • 보상형 광고 제거$11.99
  • 전설 룬 상자 x 1$12.99
  • 일일보상 광고 제거$14.99
  • Ad Reward Amplifier (3X)$17.99
  • 2024 Family Month Package$17.99
  • Ad Shredder (Permanent)$19.99
  • 열쇠 2900개$22.99
  • The God of Dimension Package$24.99
  • 2024 Spring Start Package$24.99
  • Monthly Resource Package$29.99
  • Seasonal Climb Pass$39.99
  • Ads Shredder (5X)$39.99
  • Key x 2500 (1+1)$39.99
  • 열쇠 5900개$47.99
  • 열쇠 11900개$79.99
  • Etheric Key x 7500 (1+1)$89.99

Questions

Is Pixel Shrine JINJA free?
Pixel Shrine JINJA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lost Pages free?
Lost Pages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel Shrine JINJA or Lost Pages?
Lost Pages is rated higher. Pixel Shrine JINJA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while Lost Pages averages 4.7 from 173 ratings.
Do Pixel Shrine JINJA or Lost Pages have ads?
Both Pixel Shrine JINJA and Lost Pages show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel Shrine JINJA or Lost Pages?
Pixel Shrine JINJA ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lost Pages every 2 days. Most recently, Pixel Shrine JINJA was updated on October 22, 2026 and Lost Pages on October 27, 2026.

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