Comparison

Lost Pages vs Hero Tale

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

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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

About

Hero Tale

Embark on a medieval fantasy island adventure. Battle enemies to grow stronger, collect loot, and customize your gear. Explore the world using an island map and develop your character through a vast skill tree.

Highlights
  • Idle combat and training
  • Loot and equipment customization
  • Questing and experience gain
  • Massive skill tree
  • Island exploration map
Features
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Adventure of the boy on the medieval fantasy island. Beat enemies to become stronger, loot items from them and customize your equipment to fit to your strategy. Whenever you attack enemies you are training ranged or close combat. Do quest, gain experience and spend skill points in the massive skill tree. You can use an island map to explore the world.

Screenshots

Lost Pages4 screens
Hero Tale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lost Pages at every 2 days against Hero Tale's every 5 weeks. Hero Tale's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 50%) and ratings volume (603 vs 173). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Pages sells 50 one-off in-app purchases and Hero Tale sells 3 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 Lost Pages against 4.8 for Hero Tale. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 603 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Lost Pages's written reviews are positive against 65% of Hero Tale's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lost Pages ships an update every 2 days, Hero Tale every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Lost Pages versus Hero Tale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost PagesHero Tale
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (173 ratings)4.8 (603 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews64.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings173603 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size883 MB304 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperJiffycrewWeird Johnny Studio

Customer experience

Lost Pages

All ratings173 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative39.3%

Hero Tale

All ratings603 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral13.8%
Negative21.5%

Bugs and requests

Lost Pages

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hero Tale

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and performance issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline/passive progression mode
  • Faster combat and leveling options
  • Crafting and gear customization system
  • More varied enemy and boss encounters

In-app purchases

50 purchases

Lost Pages

One-time50
  • 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
  • Daily Rune Epic$1.99
  • Premium Pass$2.99
  • 열쇠 390개$2.99
  • Weekly Mini Currency Package$2.99
  • 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
  • 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
3 purchases

Hero Tale

One-time3
  • Housekeeper Fairy$4.99
  • Warrior Fairy$7.99
  • Warlock Fairy$8.99

Questions

Is Lost Pages free?
Lost Pages is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hero Tale free?
Hero Tale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lost Pages or Hero Tale?
Hero Tale is rated higher. Lost Pages averages 4.7 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while Hero Tale averages 4.8 from 603 ratings.
Do Lost Pages or Hero Tale have ads?
Both Lost Pages and Hero Tale show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lost Pages or Hero Tale?
Lost Pages ships an update every 2 days, and Hero Tale every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lost Pages was updated on September 24, 2026 and Hero Tale on September 24, 2026.

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