# Groundskeeper2 vs The Lost Shield

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Groundskeeper2 at none against The Lost Shield's 3. Groundskeeper2 also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). The Lost Shield's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99 and The Lost Shield $1.99 up front. The Lost Shield sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Groundskeeper2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Groundskeeper2 against 4.4 for The Lost Shield. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 29 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Groundskeeper2's written reviews are positive against 65% of The Lost Shield's.

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, The Lost Shield every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groundskeeper2 | The Lost Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420/reviews) | **[4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 64.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 56 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Game Stew](https://appshunter.io/developer/517689895) |

## What reviewers say

### Groundskeeper2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420)

Battle waves of robotic space aliens in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Unlock a variety of weapons and new worlds as you fight to protect humanity from an extraterrestrial invasion. Experience randomized levels for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Unlockable weapons, Unlockable worlds, Fast-paced arcade action, Randomized levels, Achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Lost Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-shield/id1161122860)

Embark on an epic brick-breaking adventure as a hero tasked with returning a magical shield. Explore diverse areas, battle numerous enemies and bosses, and rescue allies with unique skills to aid your quest. Upgrade your hero and unlock new modes to save the world.

**Highlights:** Brick break gameplay with magic balls, Explore 6 areas with 54 stages, Battle 20+ enemies and 6 bosses, Rescue and upgrade followers, Unlock Arcade Mode for high scores, Collect achievements and treasure

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000G | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000G | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000G | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groundskeeper2 free?

Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Lost Shield free?

The Lost Shield costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Groundskeeper2 or The Lost Shield?

The Lost Shield is rated higher. Groundskeeper2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while The Lost Shield averages 4.4 from 29 ratings.

### Do Groundskeeper2 or The Lost Shield have ads?

Neither Groundskeeper2 nor The Lost Shield shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groundskeeper2 or The Lost Shield?

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Lost Shield every 7 months. Most recently, Groundskeeper2 was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Lost Shield on November 11, 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.*