# Ants Destroyer 2 vs The Lost Shield

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Lost Shield at 65% against Ants Destroyer 2's 0%. The Lost Shield also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 34 months). Ants Destroyer 2's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Ants Destroyer 2 is free to download; The Lost Shield costs $1.99 up front. Ants Destroyer 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Lost Shield sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Lost Shield holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Lost Shield has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Ants Destroyer 2's written reviews are positive against 65% of The Lost Shield's.

Ants Destroyer 2 ships an update every 34 months, The Lost Shield every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ants Destroyer 2 | The Lost Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ants-destroyer-2/id580084139/reviews) | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **64.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 34 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giuseppe Calcagno](https://appshunter.io/developer/510762783) | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) |

## What reviewers say

### Ants Destroyer 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ants-destroyer-2/id580084139)

Tap on ants appearing on screen before they disappear, but avoid tapping the dangerous red ones. This game offers seven distinct modes for endless fun, including an endless mode specifically for kids. Enjoy realistic 3D graphics and nature-themed music.

**Highlights:** Tap ants to destroy, Avoid red ants, Seven gameplay modalities, Endless gameplay for kids, 3D graphics and animations, Nature ambience music, Leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ant Destroyer 2 FREE Unlock All | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 Ants Destroyer 2 free?

Ants Destroyer 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Lost Shield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ants Destroyer 2 or The Lost Shield?

The Lost Shield is rated higher. Ants Destroyer 2 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Lost Shield averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do Ants Destroyer 2 or The Lost Shield have ads?

Neither Ants Destroyer 2 nor The Lost Shield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ants Destroyer 2 or The Lost Shield?

Ants Destroyer 2 ships an update every 34 months, and The Lost Shield every 7 months. Most recently, Ants Destroyer 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and The Lost Shield on November 11, 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.*