# Lost Echo vs Radiation City

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lost Echo at fortnightly against Radiation City's every 2 months. Lost Echo also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 60%). Radiation City's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 93). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Lost Echo costs $4.49 and Radiation City $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Lost Echo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Radiation City has 1K ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Lost Echo's written reviews are positive against 60% of Radiation City's.

Lost Echo ships an update fortnightly, Radiation City every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost Echo | Radiation City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.49** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-echo/id693045097/reviews)** | [4.5 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiation-city/id1179997878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 93 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 60.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 444 MB | 2.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [KickBack](https://appshunter.io/developer/701558931) | [Atypical Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/574375383) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-echo/id693045097)

Embark on a sci-fi mystery adventure to find a missing girlfriend. Explore 3D environments, solve puzzles, and interact with characters to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. This story-driven experience captures the spirit of classic adventure games.

**Highlights:** Story-driven sci-fi mystery, Point-and-click adventure gameplay, Explore fully 3D environments, Solve puzzles, Interact with characters, Uncover the truth

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent story and plot
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Immersive soundtrack
- 👍 Engaging and thought-provoking gameplay
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow pacing and excessive dialogue
- 🤔 Confusing and unsatisfying ending
- 👨‍💻 Awkward character animations and interactions
- 🌐 Issues with translation and grammar

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress getting deleted after updates
- Inability to progress past certain points

**Requested features**

- More challenging puzzles
- Multiple endings or branching storylines
- Improved character development
- Sequel or expansion to continue the story


### Radiation City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radiation-city/id1179997878)

Embark on an open-world survival adventure in a meticulously recreated Pripyat. Uncover a compelling story, face dangerous creatures and environmental hazards, and scavenge for resources to survive. Craft gear, find weapons, and utilize vehicles to navigate this post-apocalyptic landscape.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Survival mechanics, Resource scavenging, Crafting system, Combat against creatures, Story-driven mystery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Huge open world to explore
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and atmosphere
- 🔍 Engaging survival gameplay
- 👍 Faithful to Radiation Island
- 🤖 Variety of enemies and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Disappearing vehicles and lost items
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🕹️ Awkward movement and controls
- 🧱 Limited crafting and storage options
- 🤕 Overpowered enemies and difficulty spikes

**Reported bugs**

- Vehicles disappearing from the map
- Sudden loss of equipped items and gear
- Enemies spawning inside buildings and walls
- Graphical glitches and texture pop-in
- Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to build and fortify structures
- More varied and meaningful crafting system
- Improved inventory management and storage
- Customizable controls and UI
- Multiplayer co-op mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lost Echo free?

Lost Echo costs $4.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Radiation City free?

Radiation City costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lost Echo or Radiation City?

Lost Echo is rated higher. Lost Echo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Radiation City averages 4.5 from 1K ratings.

### Do Lost Echo or Radiation City have ads?

Neither Lost Echo nor Radiation City shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lost Echo or Radiation City?

Lost Echo ships an update fortnightly, and Radiation City every 2 months. Most recently, Lost Echo was updated on October 29, 2026 and Radiation City on October 29, 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.*