# Lost Pages vs Ratropolis

The clearest difference is rating: Lost Pages at 4.7 against Ratropolis's 3.6. Lost Pages also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Ratropolis's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost Pages sells 53 one-off in-app purchases and Ratropolis sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lost Pages holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 111 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Lost Pages's written reviews are positive against 57% of Ratropolis's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lost Pages ships an update every 2 days, Ratropolis fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Pages | Ratropolis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-pages-deckbuilder/id1574453875/reviews)** | [3.6 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratropolis/id1577309669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **173** | 111 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | **57.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 888 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jiffycrew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507343593) | [Cassel Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577309671) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Pages

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-pages-deckbuilder/id1574453875)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (53)**

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


### Ratropolis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ratropolis/id1577309669)

Defend your city from infected hordes in this real-time strategic tower defense card game. Build your deck with over 500 cards, choose from unique leaders, and navigate over 100 events for an addictive and replayable experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategic tower defense, Deckbuilding with 500+ cards, 6 unique leaders with abilities, Over 100 replayable events, City defense and rebuilding, Adventure, challenge, and survival modes

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Builder Leader | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scientist Leader | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads-skip Option | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shaman Leader | $1.99 | one-time |
| Navigator Leader | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Unique and engaging tower defense deck-building hybrid gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality art and visual design
- 💰 Full game playable for free with two base leaders
- 🎯 Challenging and rewarding difficulty curve
- 🔄 Cross-platform availability (PC and mobile)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup and loading screens
- 📱 Poor compatibility with older iPhone models (iPhone 7, 8, iPad 2018)
- 💾 Broken restore purchases functionality
- 🚫 No cloud save or cross-device progression
- ⏸️ No recent updates or active development

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on loading screen during startup
- Restore purchases button does not function
- Crashes when entering endless mode after completing a run
- Save data loss after reinstalling the game
- Purchase button appears blank or missing for some users

**Requested features**

- Cloud save functionality for cross-device progression
- Family sharing support for purchased leaders
- Regular content updates and new cards
- Aspect ratio correction option to fix stretched graphics
- Unit management screen for easier troop deployment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Pages free?

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

### Is Ratropolis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lost Pages or Ratropolis?

Lost Pages is rated higher. Lost Pages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Ratropolis averages 3.6 from 111 ratings.

### Do Lost Pages or Ratropolis have ads?

Both Lost Pages and Ratropolis show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Pages or Ratropolis?

Lost Pages ships an update every 2 days, and Ratropolis fortnightly. Most recently, Lost Pages was updated on October 12, 2026 and Ratropolis on October 11, 2026.

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