Comparison

Companions vs Lost Mastery

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

Head to head
About

Companions

Embark on an epic campaign in this old-school dungeon crawler. Lead four companions through a world threatened by darkness, utilizing diverse classes, skills, and tactical combat. With a deep storyline and endless replayability, prepare for challenging battles and a rich adventure.

Highlights
  • 10+ hour campaign
  • Multiple party combinations
  • Endless replayability
  • 3 classes per race
  • 40+ skills
  • Gather 100+ items
  • Tactical pause
Features
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- TOUCHARCADE REVIEW (****): "It's pretty rare to see an iOS strategy game that not only has a captivating story, sound gameplay mechanics, and challenging difficulty, but also manages to accomplish all this while not being a tower defense derivative. Companions manages to achieve all this and more, and leads to a great experience for those iPad owners looking to try out a real strategy game." - GAMERS TEMPLE (96%): Companions drags together the best of bigger console titles (story, character, length) and the best of the handheld world (touch-screen controls, single iPad multiplayer) into one cohesive, extremely fun game. No joke: If you don't like the game after level 1 or 2, you probably just hate fun games. Download this one soon. - iPHONE LIFE: "Companions makes good use of the iPad to give complete command over any melee situation, has a detailed storyline, and plenty of challenges to keep oneself immersed for hours!" - FEATURES: - PLAY the huge campaign with 10+ hours playtime - PLAY again with different party combinations - ENDLESS replay value (random drops, random enemies) - PLAY with 3 different classes for each race: - Minotaur: Berserker, Gladiator, Bull - Elf: Assassin, Ranger, Archer - Dwarf: Miner, Draftsman, Engineer - Human: Light, Matter, Void - IMMERSE yourself into the deep story line - ENJOY the 40+ skills - BUILD bombard, crossbow and scythe towers - LAY spike traps, stone traps and decoy bombs - GATHER 100+ items - GAIN 30+ unique items - FIGHT brutal boss mobs - SURVIVE gigantic battles - USE the tactical pause (20 or 60 seconds) - LISTEN to philosophical pest zombies - DEFEAT the really BIG DRAGON RAARTAARK - LOOK upon the great artwork - CHOOSE from 3 difficulty settings - CONNECT to GameCenter - GET 41 achievements - SCORE on the 4 single maps with leaderboards - AUTO and MANUAL save - YOU ARE IN CONTROL! Lead the four Companions to their destiny. Battles of epic magnitude await you on your way down towards the catacombs of Mentzel and the lava chambers of the volcano Eaneum. Hordes of evil and strange creatures with nothing but hatred and death in their minds will do everything in their power to stop the Companions! Altland may well be thrown into another devastating war. You are the only one able to guide the Companions safely through the storm that threatens to engulf the world! The dangers are potent and manyfold. MAY UROORG BE WITH YOU! - SAVE ALTLAND! Altland is in danger. The dark god Detexx is on the rise again, ready to plunge Altland into eternal darkness. People are vanishing and rumour has it, that strange creatures roam the land. Unbeknown to each other our four heroes begin their quests in the catacombs of Mentzel. You have to unriddle the evil plans of the dark god and do everything in your power to stop the "Hordes of Nether"!

About

Lost Mastery

A roguelike deckbuilder where your memory is key to winning strategic battles. Explore diverse landscapes, collect powerful cards, and uncover secrets. This game offers innovative recall-based gameplay with multiple modes and a vibrant pixel art style.

Highlights
  • Recall-based gameplay
  • Roguelike deckbuilding
  • Strategic card battles
  • Multiple game modes
  • Colorful pixel art
Features
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Lost Mastery: A Roguelike Deckbuilder that tests your ability to remember your lost fighting skills! Dive into Lost Mastery, the unique card battler where your recall is your greatest weapon. Navigate through diverse landscapes, engage in strategic battles, and collect powerful cards and items to enhance your journey. Test your skills and uncover the secrets of your Lost Mastery. Are you ready to rise to the challenge? Features - Innovative gameplay where your battle success depends on your recall - 3 different game modes to challenge your skill - Colourful pixel art style No ads, no in-app purchases, and no internet connection required.

Screenshots

Lost Mastery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Companions at Free against Lost Mastery's $2.99. Companions also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (83% vs 50%). Lost Mastery's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On 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

Companions is free to download; Lost Mastery costs $2.99 up front. Companions sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Lost Mastery asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Companions holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Companions's written reviews are positive against 50% of Lost Mastery's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Companions ships an update every 3 months, Lost Mastery every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Companions versus Lost Mastery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompanionsLost Mastery
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better4.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB756 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperSmuttlewerk Interactive UG (haftungsbeschrankt)RIINA PAULIINA KUJALA

Customer experience

Companions

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral10.3%
Negative6.8%

Lost Mastery

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Companions

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes on startup or when party members die
  • Freezing at loading screen on iPad 2
  • Characters unable to interact with destructible objects in certain rooms
  • Characters getting stuck during pathfinding
  • Mages unable to cast area spells in some situations
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  • Double-tap potion system unreliable during combat
  • Game crashes when exiting and returning to campaign
  • Characters not responding to commands as intended
  • Incompatibility with certain device region formats

Requested features

14 requests
  • Minimap or map overview feature
  • Single-finger screen panning instead of two-finger requirement
  • Turn-based mode option for combat
  • Group movement and formation commands
  • Longer or unlimited tactical pause timer
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  • More complex tactical options and additional skills
  • Expanded item customization system
  • Varied environments beyond dungeons
  • Objective markers or quest guidance system
  • Music and background audio
  • Universal app support (not iPad-only)
  • Multiplayer functionality
  • Game shop to sell and upgrade equipment
  • Additional content and expansion updates

Lost Mastery

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Companions

One-time4
  • 5 Ur-Steel$0.99
  • 12 Ur-Steel$1.99
  • 35 Ur-Steel$4.99
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  • 80 Ur-Steel$9.99
None

Lost Mastery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Companions free?
Companions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lost Mastery free?
Lost Mastery costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Companions or Lost Mastery?
Companions is rated higher. Companions averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Lost Mastery averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Companions or Lost Mastery have ads?
Neither Companions nor Lost Mastery shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Companions or Lost Mastery?
Companions ships an update every 3 months, and Lost Mastery every 5 days. Most recently, Companions was updated on June 9, 2026 and Lost Mastery on August 31, 2026.

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