# Lost World vs Hack&Slash Frontier

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hack&Slash Frontier at weekly against Lost World's every 5 weeks. Hack&Slash Frontier also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0). Lost World's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 72%) and ratings volume (41 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost World sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Hack&Slash Frontier sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hack&Slash Frontier holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Lost World's written reviews are positive against 72% of Hack&Slash Frontier's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lost World ships an update every 5 weeks, Hack&Slash Frontier weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost World | Hack&Slash Frontier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-world/id1561718512/reviews) | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-and-slash-frontier/id6752880754/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Town Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/489489181) | [Isao Nakamura](https://appshunter.io/developer/969850270) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost World

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-world/id1561718512)

Embark on a mysterious adventure in a desolate land filled with strange sounds and abandoned structures. Uncover the secrets of this world as you progress through the main story, utilizing autoplay features for leveling and material collection. Build a stronger party by crafting weapons and armor from gathered resources.

**Highlights:** Autoplay RPG mechanics, Main story progression, Material collection, Item crafting, Party building, Monster collection

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Prayers 80 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adventure kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Prayers 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Prayers 1200 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prayers 2500 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Prayers 6500 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Prayers 14000 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Hack&Slash Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hack-and-slash-frontier/id6752880754)

Experience the thrill of hack-and-slash combat in an idle RPG. Automatically battle monsters, gather loot, and level up your character to discover powerful gear and unique skill combinations. Perfect for both casual and hardcore players seeking efficient progression and deep customization.

**Highlights:** Automatic idle looting and farming, Massive gear collection with randomized options, Diverse jobs and skill sets, Unique power-rewarding efficiency system, Deep gear customization for 'God-Tier Equipment'

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 orb | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5orb | $5.99 | one-time |
| 15orb | $19.99 | one-time |
| 50orb | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost World free?

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

### Is Hack&Slash Frontier free?

Hack&Slash Frontier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lost World or Hack&Slash Frontier?

Hack&Slash Frontier is rated higher. Lost World averages 4.0 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Hack&Slash Frontier averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Lost World or Hack&Slash Frontier have ads?

Both Lost World and Hack&Slash Frontier show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost World or Hack&Slash Frontier?

Lost World ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hack&Slash Frontier weekly. Most recently, Lost World was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hack&Slash Frontier on October 15, 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.*