# The Manhole vs Lost Artifacts Chapter 4

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Manhole at 86% against Lost Artifacts Chapter 4's 25%. The Manhole also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Lost Artifacts Chapter 4's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and device support (4 vs 2). On ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Lost Artifacts Chapter 4 is free to download; The Manhole costs $1.99 up front. Lost Artifacts Chapter 4 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. The Manhole asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Manhole holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of The Manhole's written reviews are positive against 25% of Lost Artifacts Chapter 4's.

The Manhole ships an update every 21 months, Lost Artifacts Chapter 4 every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Manhole | Lost Artifacts Chapter 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-manhole-masterpiece/id378038679/reviews)** | [4.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-chapter-4/id1560702152/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 21 months** | Every 37 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 88 MB | 522 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cyan Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/311941994) | [8Floor Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802193607) |

## What reviewers say

### The Manhole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-manhole-masterpiece/id378038679)

Explore a whimsical, interactive world filled with delightful characters and surprises. This award-winning digital playground offers endless discovery for children, featuring charming animations, original music, and engaging activities.

**Highlights:** Interactive world exploration, Whimsical characters, Original music and sounds, Hand-rendered characters, Award-winning design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Lost Artifacts Chapter 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-artifacts-chapter-4/id1560702152)

Embark on a casual strategy adventure to stop a villain from altering history. Explore diverse locations, manage resources, and overcome challenges across numerous levels. The game features a fun storyline with memorable characters and a world filled with extinct creatures and advanced technologies.

**Highlights:** Resource management, Over 50 levels, Fantasy world exploration, Time paradox fixing, Extinct creature encounters, Building restoration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| One minute offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Season offer | $10.99 | one-time |
| Full price | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Manhole free?

The Manhole costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lost Artifacts Chapter 4 free?

Lost Artifacts Chapter 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Manhole or Lost Artifacts Chapter 4?

The Manhole is rated higher. The Manhole averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Lost Artifacts Chapter 4 averages 4.5 from 32 ratings.

### Do The Manhole or Lost Artifacts Chapter 4 have ads?

Lost Artifacts Chapter 4 shows ads; The Manhole does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Manhole or Lost Artifacts Chapter 4?

The Manhole ships an update every 21 months, and Lost Artifacts Chapter 4 every 37 months. Most recently, The Manhole was updated on October 29, 2026 and Lost Artifacts Chapter 4 on October 21, 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.*