# Wash Machine vs The Lost Shield

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Lost Shield at 65% against Wash Machine's 0%. The Lost Shield also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Wash Machine's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Wash Machine is free to download; The Lost Shield costs $1.99 up front. The Lost Shield sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Wash Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Lost Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Wash Machine's written reviews are positive against 65% of The Lost Shield's.

Wash Machine ships an update every 9 months, The Lost Shield every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wash Machine | The Lost Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wash-machine/id469921127/reviews) | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dream-Up](https://appshunter.io/developer/445196122) | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) |

## What reviewers say

### Wash Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wash-machine/id469921127)

A fast-paced arcade game where players manage a growing pile of laundry. Fill washing machines, hang clothes to dry, and keep up with the increasing speed to achieve high scores. It's a fun challenge for those who enjoy rhythm-based gameplay.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Increasing difficulty, Laundry management simulation, High score tracking, Cartoon graphics, Rhythm-based challenge

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Lost Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860)

Embark on an epic brick-breaking adventure as a hero tasked with returning a magical shield. Explore diverse areas, battle numerous enemies and bosses, and rescue allies with unique skills to aid your quest. Upgrade your hero and unlock new modes to save the world.

**Highlights:** Brick break gameplay with magic balls, Explore 6 areas with 54 stages, Battle 20+ enemies and 6 bosses, Rescue and upgrade followers, Unlock Arcade Mode for high scores, Collect achievements and treasure

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000G | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000G | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000G | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wash Machine free?

Wash Machine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Lost Shield free?

The Lost Shield costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wash Machine or The Lost Shield?

The Lost Shield is rated higher. Wash Machine averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while The Lost Shield averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do Wash Machine or The Lost Shield have ads?

Wash Machine shows ads; The Lost Shield does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wash Machine or The Lost Shield?

Wash Machine ships an update every 9 months, and The Lost Shield every 7 months. Most recently, Wash Machine was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Lost Shield 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.*