# Kiwanuka vs Lost Journey

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Kiwanuka | Lost Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwanuka/id849796318/reviews) | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-journey/id1066135421/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **328** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 65 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 49 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco Mazzoli](https://appshunter.io/developer/354998926) | [Guangzhou CooHex Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028315587) |

## What reviewers say

### Kiwanuka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiwanuka/id849796318)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game design
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and music
- 🤩 Charming and fun gameplay
- 💡 Unique puzzle mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Too short and lacking in content
- 🤔 Repetitive and lacking in challenge
- 🐛 Occasional control issues
- 💰 Expensive for the amount of content

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset issues
- Freezing and crashing
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Increased difficulty and challenge
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Cloud save support


### Lost Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-journey/id1066135421)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny of Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Basket of Coin | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*