# Potato Caliente vs Lost Potato

The clearest difference is rating: Potato Caliente at 5.0 against Lost Potato's 4.0. Lost Potato's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (113 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Potato Caliente sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lost Potato sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Potato Caliente holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost Potato has 113 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Potato Caliente ships an update every 5 months, Lost Potato every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Potato Caliente | Lost Potato |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potato-caliente/id6444901451/reviews)** | [4.0 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-potato/id6475339673/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **113** |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rino Soluciones Informaticas](https://appshunter.io/developer/502693067) | [QI YU SG. PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) |

## What reviewers say

### Potato Caliente

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potato-caliente/id6444901451)

A digital take on the classic hot potato game for friends and family. Pass the virtual potato before the timer expires, or use special abilities to hinder opponents and make them lose.

**Highlights:** Digital hot potato gameplay, Timed rounds, Player attack mechanics, Family-friendly fun, Multiplayer mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 550 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


### Lost Potato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-potato/id6475339673)

Navigate a dangerous jungle as a young potato in this minimalistic roguelite. Outsmart enemies by using the environment, reflecting bullets, and avoiding direct confrontation. Unlock new hats to gain advantages and survive fast-paced, randomly generated levels.

**Highlights:** Environmental combat, Randomly generated levels, Unlockable hats with stat bonuses, Bullet reflection mechanics, Fast-paced runs (3-5 minutes)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free Vip | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Great for casual gaming
- 🎨 Unique and charming art style
- 💰 No ads in paid version

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- ⏱️ Long loading times
- 📚 Lack of in-game explanations
- 💰 Ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on loading screen
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Glitches and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- More enemy and weapon variety
- Ability to use controllers
- Improved tutorial and explanations
- Additional game modes or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Potato Caliente free?

Potato Caliente is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lost Potato free?

Lost Potato is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Potato Caliente or Lost Potato?

Potato Caliente is rated higher. Potato Caliente averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Lost Potato averages 4.0 from 113 ratings.

### Do Potato Caliente or Lost Potato have ads?

Neither Potato Caliente nor Lost Potato shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Potato Caliente or Lost Potato?

Potato Caliente ships an update every 5 months, and Lost Potato every 4 days. Most recently, Potato Caliente was updated on October 6, 2026 and Lost Potato on October 24, 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.*