Comparison

Dot Tag vs LOST

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

Head to head
About

Dot Tag

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Players move around in the IRL (in real life) and actively update their dots' position on the game map.  Each dot contains secret tags created by players. Get close to a dot, start AR, look around to find the dot, and tap on it to read the note Discover virtual dots in real-world locations with no player name required. Get close to a dot in real life, then view it through your device’s AR camera. Tap the dot to reveal its tag and unlock interactive content. Experience a seamless blend of movement and augmented reality discovery. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA) and to Our EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://www.joachimvonrost.se/dot-tag-eula

About

LOST

Engage in real-world AR tournaments where your city becomes the game arena. Track and eliminate targets using GPS and AR camera confirmation. Compete in various free, points-based formats to be the last one standing.

Highlights
  • Real-world AR tournaments
  • Live GPS tracking
  • AR camera elimination confirmation
  • Skill-based gameplay
  • Multiple tournament formats
  • Shrinking play areas
  • Safe zones
Features
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LOST turns your city into the play area and every other player into part of the game. HOW IT WORKS When a tournament starts, you're assigned a single target somewhere inside the play area. Track them down using real-time GPS. When you get close enough, raise your phone and confirm the elimination through the AR camera. The moment you eliminate your target, you inherit theirs. The chain contracts with every elimination. The last competitor standing wins. This is a real-world game. You move, you navigate, you read the map, and you make your move at the right moment. There's no rolling dice and no luck button — outcomes come down to how you play. TOURNAMENT TYPES Choose your format, all free and points-based: - Last One Standing — the final competitor takes the full points prize - Podium — points awarded by elimination count, with a bonus for the Last One Standing - Bounty — earn points for every elimination you confirm - Podium + Bounty — a hybrid of placement points and per-elimination points PLAYS IN THE REAL WORLD - AR camera confirmation for every elimination - Live GPS tracking that turns your neighborhood into the field - Tournaments run 24/7 — find a competition and enter any time - Shrinking play areas that drive every tournament to a natural finish - Safe zones around schools, hospitals, places of worship, and your own home base BUILT FOR FAIR PLAY LOST is a skill-based competition. A health meter keeps the game active and honest, anti-cheat systems protect the field, and the AR interface automatically disables above 25 mph so nobody plays while driving. Play smart, play safe, and respect the people and places around you. FREE TO PLAY Every tournament in this release is free to enter and rewards points — points have no cash value and aren't redeemable for money. Compete, climb the leaderboard, and prove you can outplay everyone else on the map. Track your target. Eliminate them in AR. Inherit the next. Be the Last One Standing.

Screenshots

Dot Tag3 screens
LOST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dot Tag at none against LOST's shown. Dot Tag also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). LOST's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dot Tag ships an update every 2 months, LOST every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dot Tag versus LOST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDot TagLOST
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB39 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperIT'S A WRAP ABVeygos Productions

In-app purchases

None

Dot Tag

No in-app purchases

None

LOST

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dot Tag free?
Dot Tag is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LOST free?
LOST is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dot Tag or LOST have ads?
LOST shows ads; Dot Tag does not.
Which is updated more often, Dot Tag or LOST?
Dot Tag ships an update every 2 months, and LOST every 4 days. Most recently, Dot Tag was updated on October 25, 2026 and LOST on October 17, 2026.

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