LostSquadron vs VANTA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
LostSquadron
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Classic fighter jet shooting game. Shoot the enemies, upgrade your plane and your weapons, and play through the fun levels of Lost Squadron!
VANTA
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ā A crash-landed pilot's fight for survival You are the pilot from the shoot-'em-up VALIX. After destroying the enemy mothership, your ship crash-lands on an unknown world. Hold out against endless waves of an alien living swarm, escape 7 planets, and make it back to Earth. ā One-finger survival action Drag to move ā your weapons fire automatically. No aiming required; focus purely on dodging and building. Runs last 5-10 minutes, and every death makes you permanently stronger. ā Builds that grow endlessly ⢠Max out a weapon and pair the right passive to evolve it into a stronger form ⢠Four build synergies that trigger automatically when your combo lines up ⢠Pick one of three upgrade cards on every level up ⢠Permanent upgrades that carry over between runs ā Elements matter ā what you shoot with decides the fight Five elements (fire, ice, electric, acid, physical), and every planet has its own weakness and resistance. Hit a weakness and damage spikes; bring a resisted element and enemies simply won't die. Grab a weapon that works on this planet from treasure chests. ā Every planet is a different battlefield ⢠7 planets across 28 regions ⢠Planet hazards (lava, poison fog, ice, quicksand) and sweeping environmental events ⢠7 unique bosses, each with its own patterns and signature attack ⢠Cover obstacles, destructibles, treasure chests, elite enemies ā Rescue stranded allies Recover distress pods dropped across the battlefield and survivors join your formation to fight alongside you. The more you rescue, the stronger your next launch. ā Reach Earth ā and beyond Returning to Earth ends the story, but you can take on a new loop if you want. Each loop makes enemies tougher while raising your firepower and upgrade caps to match. ā Pure dopamine Kill combos, instant power-ups (nova, rapid fire, magnet), and treasure-chest jackpots ā bullet storms and explosions filling the screen. Chase records with leaderboards and achievements. Launch now and begin your journey home to Earth! * Free to play with ads. The game itself plays offline; an internet connection is only needed for ads and leaderboards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LostSquadron at none against VANTA's 1. LostSquadron also leads on ads (none vs shown). VANTA's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. VANTA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LostSquadron asks for nothing beyond the download.
LostSquadron ships an update every 3 months, VANTA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LostSquadron | VANTA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LycheeApps Inc. | Jung Gil Seo |
In-app purchases
LostSquadron
No in-app purchases
VANTA
- Premium Pack$2.99
Questions
Is LostSquadron free?
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Do LostSquadron or VANTA have ads?
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