Comparison

1942 Pacific Front vs Lost Frontier

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

Head to head
About

1942 Pacific Front

Engage in turn-based naval warfare set in World War 2. Command historical U.S. or Japanese forces, utilizing a variety of units like battleships, submarines, and aircraft to outmaneuver and defeat your opponents. Experience thrilling campaigns and challenging missions on a hex grid.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy
  • WW2 naval warfare
  • Historical U.S. and Japanese units
  • Infantry, artillery, tanks, aircraft, battleships, submarines
  • Repair, camouflage, and fortification
  • Multiplayer battles
  • Hex grid map
Features
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The battle continues after “1941 Frozen Front” – and this time, it’s all about naval warfare! Join the navy and fight to win the battle of your life! Own the battlefield and send your soldiers to the frontline. Military combat at its best! Choose the right tactics and use your commando to defeat the enemy! Lead the U.S. Army on their campaign or command the Japanese forces on their mission! Take out enemy alliances with infantry, artillery, tanks, warplanes, battleships and submarines and earn your stripes as an ingenious commander at the PACIFIC FRONT! *** MISSION BRIEFING *** FIGHT with powerful weapons like torpedos and bombs! TAKE OUT enemy positions with tanks and infantry! BOMBARD hostile headquarters with mighty bomber wings! SURPRISE the enemy with attacks from your submarine! EMPLACE your artillery in rough terrain! CLEAR beaches, lagoons and straits! AMBUSH the enemy! SUPPLY your army with goods and ammunition! DEFEND your aircraft carriers and battleships! Features: - FREE TO PLAY - Turn-based strategy action set in WW2 - Thrilling campaigns and challenging missions - Historical U.S. and Japanese units - Infantry, artillery, tanks, warplanes, battleships and submarines for both fractions - Repairs, camouflage and fortification of units during the battles - Hot-hand multiplayer battles - Hex grid for the best overview possible - Detailed graphics and super-realistic sounds - Full tablet support You can play ‘1942 Pacific Front’ entirely for FREE, though various items are available via in-app purchase. If you don’t want to use in-app purchases, please deactivate them in your device settings. Thank you for playing ‘1942 Pacific Front’! © HandyGames 2026

About

Lost Frontier

A turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy-western world blending steampunk and supernatural elements. Lead unique units and legendary heroes through story and challenge modes, or create custom games.

Highlights
  • Turn-based strategy gameplay
  • Story mode with 24 chapters
  • Challenge mode with 20 missions
  • 20 unique unit types
  • 9 playable 'Living Legend' heroes
  • Custom game modes with AI or local multiplayer
Features
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Lost Frontier is a turn-based strategy game, brought to you from the creators of the Battleheart and Zombieville series'. In a fantasy-western setting consumed by steam-punk technology and the supernatural, can you survive with just your wit and a six-gun at your side? Features: • Story Mode - Play through 24 chapters that introduce you to the gameplay, characters, and world of Lost Frontier. • Challenge Mode - once you've mastered the mechanics, put your knowledge to the test in a series of 20 demanding missions. • 20 Unique Unit types - take command of a wide range of Wild West forces, from Gunslingers and Cavalry to civil-war era Cannons and Gatling Guns. Or, employ more exotic weapons like steam-powered Gyrocopters and Zeppelins, and enlist the help of dark forces like Werewolves and Necromancers. • Living Legends - choose a "Living Legend" as the leader of your forces. Each of the 9 unique legends grow in power as you play with them, and promote different play styles. Will you pick your foes off from a distance as Wyatt "Long-Arm" Wilcox, or focus on brute force with the help of ace gunslinger John "6-eyes" McGraw? • Custom Games - choose from a variety of maps, set up the rules, and play with or against AI or human players via local, hot-seat play.

Screenshots

1942 Pacific Front4 screens
Lost Frontier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 1942 Pacific Front at Free against Lost Frontier's $2.99. Lost Frontier's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (72% vs 53%). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

1942 Pacific Front is free to download; Lost Frontier costs $2.99 up front. 1942 Pacific Front sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Lost Frontier sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for 1942 Pacific Front against 4.2 for Lost Frontier. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 226 and 200 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of 1942 Pacific Front's written reviews are positive against 72% of Lost Frontier's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1942 Pacific Front ships an update every 2 months, Lost Frontier monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
1942 Pacific Front versus Lost Frontier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1942 Pacific FrontLost Frontier
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (226 ratings) — better4.2 (200 ratings)
Positive reviews53.0% of reviews72.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings226 — better200
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.66.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB153 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTHQ Nordic Mobile GmbHMika Mobile, Inc.

Customer experience

1942 Pacific Front

All ratings225 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral6.2%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive53.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative33.7%

Lost Frontier

All ratings200 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral10.1%
Negative17.6%

User reviews

1942 Pacific Front

From 226 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun to play
  • 🎮 Excellent gameplay
  • 🎨 Good graphics
  • 💡 Interesting strategy

Room to improve

  • 💰 Pay to win mechanics
  • 📺 Too many ads
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of difficulty options
  • 🕹️ Controls/UI issues

Lost Frontier

From 200 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Well-made game from top to bottom
  • 👍 Immersive story and gameplay
  • 👍 Great turn-based strategy experience
  • 👍 Excellent value for the price
  • 👍 Charming art style and characters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🔍 Difficulty can be too high, especially for newer players
  • 🔍 Lack of difficulty settings or options
  • 🔍 Repetitive dialogue and tutorials
  • 🔍 Reverse day/night effects for some characters

Bugs and requests

1942 Pacific Front

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes during gameplay
  • Saves not working properly
  • Incorrect unit behavior
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More campaigns and missions
  • Multiplayer and PvP modes
  • Additional unit types and vehicles
  • Customizable maps and scenarios
  • Improved performance and stability

Lost Frontier

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes on newer iOS versions
  • Certain character abilities not functioning as intended
  • Incorrect day/night bonuses for some Living Legends

Requested features

4 requests
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Map editor and custom scenario creation
  • Ability to skip tutorials after initial completion
  • More varied soundtracks and visual environments

In-app purchases

6 purchases

1942 Pacific Front

One-time6
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • 25,000 Gold$5.99
  • 60,000 Gold$10.99
Show 3 more
  • 125,000 Gold$21.99
  • 325,000 Gold$54.99
  • 700,000 Gold$89.99
9 purchases

Lost Frontier

One-time9
  • Boost McGraw$0.99
  • Boost Wilcox$0.99
  • Boost Valentine$0.99
Show 6 more
  • Boost Undertaker$0.99
  • Boost Jake$0.99
  • Boost Dutch$0.99
  • Boost Hawken$0.99
  • Boost Ghast$0.99
  • Boost Romanov$0.99

Questions

Is 1942 Pacific Front free?
1942 Pacific Front is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lost Frontier free?
Lost Frontier costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1942 Pacific Front or Lost Frontier?
1942 Pacific Front is rated higher. 1942 Pacific Front averages 4.3 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Lost Frontier averages 4.2 from 200 ratings.
Do 1942 Pacific Front or Lost Frontier have ads?
1942 Pacific Front shows ads; Lost Frontier does not.
Which is updated more often, 1942 Pacific Front or Lost Frontier?
1942 Pacific Front ships an update every 2 months, and Lost Frontier monthly. Most recently, 1942 Pacific Front was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lost Frontier on October 26, 2026.

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