# ReLOST vs Magic Shelter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReLOST at 50% against Magic Shelter's 0%. ReLOST also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (42 vs 1). Magic Shelter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReLOST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Magic Shelter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Shelter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReLOST has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of ReLOST's written reviews are positive against 0% of Magic Shelter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ReLOST ships an update every 2 days, Magic Shelter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReLOST | Magic Shelter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relost/id6738035503/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-shelter/id6739603045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 242 MB | 791 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) | [Pujia8 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436425196) |

## What reviewers say

### ReLOST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relost/id6738035503)

Embark on an underground adventure, drilling through layers of earth to discover rare ores and unique monster tablets. Upgrade your drill and character to delve deeper, craft powerful tools, and track your progress through achievements in this engaging excavation game.

**Highlights:** Endless excavation gameplay, Discover rare ores and monster tablets, Upgrade drills and character stats, Craft tools and equipment, Track digging progress with achievements, Intuitive smartphone controls

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 50 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 200 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 400 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Crystal 1000 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
- 💡 Promising potential
- 👍 Relaxed nature
- 👍 Cathartic pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Progress wiping
- 🐛 Overheating issues
- 🐛 Buggy menus and loading screens
- 💰 Problematic monetization with free and paid gems

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing on loading screens
- Inability to exit menus due to ad placement
- Infinite loading screen after saving and exiting
- Fishing exclamation point not showing up
- Connecting/loading issues

**Requested features**

- Craft table item for on-the-go repairs
- Enchantment to highlight chests and bosses
- More potion options
- Varied TNT/explosive options
- Better in-game guidance for new players


### Magic Shelter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-shelter/id6739603045)

Manage a post-apocalyptic shelter, producing resources and upgrading defenses against zombie attacks. Expand your base to help more survivors and become their last hope in this simulation challenge.

**Highlights:** Resource production and collection, Firearm upgrades for soldiers, Shelter expansion and management, Zombie horde defense, Survival simulation challenges, Manufacturing medicines and oxygen

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First Deposit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds & Ads-Free Combo Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Cone Man Combo Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds x 90 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Employee Money & Ad Combo Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond x 150 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds x 250 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds x 750 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReLOST free?

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

### Is Magic Shelter free?

Magic Shelter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ReLOST or Magic Shelter?

Magic Shelter is rated higher. ReLOST averages 4.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Magic Shelter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ReLOST or Magic Shelter have ads?

Both ReLOST and Magic Shelter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReLOST or Magic Shelter?

ReLOST ships an update every 2 days, and Magic Shelter monthly. Most recently, ReLOST was updated on September 23, 2026 and Magic Shelter on September 17, 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.*