# Arcane Quest 2 vs Lost In Space

The clearest difference is ads: Arcane Quest 2 at none against Lost In Space's shown. Arcane Quest 2 also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). Lost In Space's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (872 vs 73). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcane Quest 2 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Lost In Space sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Arcane Quest 2 against 4.4 for Lost In Space. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lost In Space has 872 ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Arcane Quest 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lost In Space's.

Arcane Quest 2 ships an update monthly, Lost In Space every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcane Quest 2 | Lost In Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-2/id933707614/reviews) | **[4.4 (872 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-in-space-the-frontier/id1436028620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **872** |
| Positive reviews | **89.4% of reviews** | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nex Game Studios OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/933707613) | [Fabric Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404314687) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcane Quest 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcane-quest-2/id933707614)

Embark on an epic tabletop-style RPG adventure. Explore dungeons, battle fantasy creatures, and uncover the secrets of Auria. Customize heroes with extensive equipment and spells, and enjoy a rich storyline with dozens of quests.

**Highlights:** Classic tabletop gameplay, Epic storyline and side quests, 8 unique heroes, 150 equipment and spell options, RPG leveling system, Glorious soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Assassination Contracts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Online Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Faithful to Hero Quest
- 🕹️ Nostalgic experience
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🕹️ Classic dungeon crawler

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🌐 Poor translations
- 🔁 Repetitive content
- 🛒 Limited inventory management
- 🎨 Outdated graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Inventory and UI issues after updates
- Unresponsive controls and movement
- Spell and ability bugs
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer mode
- More character classes and abilities
- Randomized dungeons and quests
- Improved inventory and item management
- Enhanced graphics and visuals


### Lost In Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-in-space-the-frontier/id1436028620)

Embark on an epic, endless journey to reclaim your lost planets and citizens. Build massive fleets, collect blueprints to unlock new ships, and conquer enemies in vast, strategic battles.

**Highlights:** Build hundreds of fleets, Collect blueprints for new fleets, Conquer enemy planets, Engage in massive battles, Endless space journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Blue Print Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin 1000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Warp Tickets Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin 2000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Discount | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin 4000 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Coin 13,000 | $32.99 | one-time |
| Coin 50,000 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to learn
- 🚀 Entertaining strategy game
- 🚀 Great concept and mechanics
- 👍 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 In-app purchases required
- 🔒 Overpowered AI
- 🔒 Unbalanced progression

**Reported bugs**

- Ships disappearing after restarting the game
- Inability to select and control ships properly
- Glitches with in-app purchases
- Aspect ratio issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Sandbox mode
- Customizable ships
- Improved UI and controls
- Difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcane Quest 2 free?

Arcane Quest 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lost In Space free?

Lost In Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Arcane Quest 2 or Lost In Space?

Lost In Space is rated higher. Arcane Quest 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Lost In Space averages 4.4 from 872 ratings.

### Do Arcane Quest 2 or Lost In Space have ads?

Lost In Space shows ads; Arcane Quest 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arcane Quest 2 or Lost In Space?

Arcane Quest 2 ships an update monthly, and Lost In Space every 3 days. Most recently, Arcane Quest 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lost In Space on October 25, 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.*