Comparison

Block Match 3 Game vs The Lost Shield

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

Head to head
About

Block Match 3 Game

Features
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Block Match 3 is a match three puzzle game. Touch an item and swipe up, down, left or right to move it. Match three of the same type to get points and complete goals. If you touch the TNT it will explode so if you want to match three of them you will need to touch and swipe the adjacent item you want to swap it with. If you fail to reach the level goal you can add moves to keep going. Once you complete a level you can replay it for high score. Completing levels will give you coins to buy moves. You can replay levels to try and beat your old scores. + Block themed match 3 game + High score levels + Timed levels + Remove boards levels + Special TNT blocks + Earn coins for completing levels + Fun for all ages

About

The Lost Shield

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
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The Lost Shield is a brick break/adventure game. You play as a hero who must return a powerful but dangerous magic shield to the place it belongs. Features - Fun gameplay where you destroy enemies with powerful magic balls - 6 areas with 54 stages to explore, each with different enemies, traps and secrets. - 20+ enemies and 6 bosses want to stop your journey. - 20 achievements to master - Find bonus stages and loot treasure in every stage. - Rescue followers with unique abilities and add them to your party. - Upgrade your hero to save the world. - Unlock Arcade Mode and challenge the high score of other players around the world. ----------------------------------------------------------- Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TowerofFortune Game Trailer https://youtu.be/KeAyy5PVMuk

Screenshots

Block Match 3 Game4 screens
The Lost Shield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Match 3 Game at none against The Lost Shield's 3. The Lost Shield's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 38 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Block Match 3 Game costs $0.99 and The Lost Shield $0.99 up front. The Lost Shield sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Block Match 3 Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Block Match 3 Game ships an update every 38 months, The Lost Shield every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Block Match 3 Game versus The Lost Shield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Match 3 GameThe Lost Shield
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating—4.4 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—64.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—29 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMike HempflingGame Stew

In-app purchases

None

Block Match 3 Game

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

The Lost Shield

One-time3
  • 1000G$0.99
  • 3000G$1.99
  • 10000G$4.99

Questions

Is Block Match 3 Game free?
Block Match 3 Game costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Lost Shield free?
The Lost Shield costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Block Match 3 Game or The Lost Shield have ads?
Neither Block Match 3 Game nor The Lost Shield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Match 3 Game or The Lost Shield?
Block Match 3 Game ships an update every 38 months, and The Lost Shield every 7 months. Most recently, Block Match 3 Game was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Lost Shield on November 6, 2026.

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