Comparison

Kiwanuka vs Lost Journey

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

Head to head
About

Kiwanuka

Guide tiny citizens through an enchanting action-puzzle game. Instruct them to build and topple towers, creating bridges to reach the exit. Success hinges on strategic thinking and precise timing.

Highlights
  • Unique touch-based game mechanics
  • Guide and instruct tiny citizens
  • Build and topple towers
  • Use towers as bridges
  • Reach the exit
Features
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"Whimsical, magical, and enchanting" –– Touch Arcade, 5/5 Kiwanuka is an action-puzzle game with an entirely new game-mechanic designed uniquely for touch screen. Guide the tiny citizens, instruct them to build towers, knock the towers over to grab ledges, then use them as bridges to reach the exit. Success requires careful thought and perfect timing. - "A brilliant, beautiful, unique experience. Everything from the sounds, visuals, and just the vibe of the game all come together to create one of the most interesting little games I’ve played." - Touch Arcade, Game of the Week - "An elegantly smart game." - Cult of Mac - "A good surprise" -New York Times - "A truly special game" - Kotaku - "Amazing" - TUAW - "A hidden treasure." - SlashGear - "The game looks great." - Pocket Gamer -"In an increasingly-long line of delightful puzzle games on iOS, Kiwanuka is one of the best. It sees you guiding a colourful collection of characters to freedom using a glowing staff: like a neon-infused Lemmings built for touchscreens." - The Guardian

About

Lost Journey

Embark on a serene puzzle adventure as an angel guides Jennifer through a world mirroring her past. Collect memory shards, manipulate gravity and time, and uncover the truth to find her way back to heaven. The game features beautiful artwork and a soul-stirring soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Space exploration puzzle game
  • Collect memory shards
  • Reverse gravity
  • Bend time and manipulate space
  • Colorful, soulful artwork
  • Serene music and uplifting backgrounds
Features
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"Lost Journey" is a puzzle game of space exploration, we have received: "2015 IndiePlay Best Mobile Game" nomination "2014 Imagine Cup" award in China "2014's most anticipated ID @ Xbox game" On a Journey… Lost, but not without Hope An angel of heaven comes to Jennifer in the form of a butterfly. This plane of existence mirrors the serene world she left behind, but there are secrets – memories – hidden here. As Jennifer collects the shards of her memories, she confronts many trials, but the happy memories and her strength of spirit solidify her resolve, spurring her onward. With her guide at her side, Jennifer sifts through time and space, reverses gravity, and does the otherwise impossible to find her happiness and her way back to heaven. Jennifer will uncover the truth; she will reach the end of her Lost Journey. The serene music and uplifting backgrounds in Lost Journey convey hope and beauty even in the journey after death. Through Jennifer, players realize that their own strength of spirit will carry them through their own trials in life, and ultimately allow them to reach the end of any Lost Journey. 【Game Features】 - Nomination of Best China IndiePlay Game -Colorful, soulful artwork draws players into the story and journey. -Players can literally ‘flip’ the scene to expose new paths and opportunities. -Reverse Gravity, Bend Time, Manipulate Space… this reality is not as straightforward as it appears! -Music nicely compliments the Asian setting and relaxed feel of the game. 【Follow Us on 】 Email: contact@coohex.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coohex Discord:https://discord.gg/v35wzc5gNa Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@coohex Visit our Official site: https://www.coohex.com

Screenshots

Kiwanuka4 screens
Lost Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kiwanuka at none against Lost Journey's 4. Kiwanuka also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 65 months). On rating, review sentiment, monetization model 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

Kiwanuka costs $0.99 and Lost Journey $1.99 up front. Lost Journey sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Kiwanuka asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Kiwanuka against 4.5 for Lost Journey. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwanuka has 328 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Kiwanuka's written reviews are positive against 67% of Lost Journey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiwanuka ships an update every 5 weeks, Lost Journey every 65 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kiwanuka versus Lost Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiwanukaLost Journey
Price$0.99 — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (328 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.7% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings328 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 65 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB270 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarco MazzoliGuangzhou CooHex Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Kiwanuka

All ratings328 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral13.9%
Negative18.4%

Lost Journey

All ratings24 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative20.8%

Bugs and requests

Kiwanuka

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress reset issues
  • Freezing and crashing
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Increased difficulty and challenge
  • Improved controls and responsiveness
  • Cloud save support

Lost Journey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kiwanuka

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Lost Journey

One-time4
  • Tiny of Coin$0.99
  • Fistful of Coin$4.99
  • Pouch of Coin$9.99
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  • Basket of Coin$19.99

Questions

Is Kiwanuka free?
Kiwanuka costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lost Journey free?
Lost Journey costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kiwanuka or Lost Journey?
Lost Journey is rated higher. Kiwanuka averages 4.5 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while Lost Journey averages 4.5 from 24 ratings.
Do Kiwanuka or Lost Journey have ads?
Lost Journey shows ads; Kiwanuka does not.
Which is updated more often, Kiwanuka or Lost Journey?
Kiwanuka ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lost Journey every 65 months. Most recently, Kiwanuka was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lost Journey on November 6, 2026.

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