# 1942 Pacific Front vs Lost Frontier

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | 1942 Pacific Front | Lost Frontier |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1942-pacific-front/id942888267/reviews)** | [4.2 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-frontier/id1008496061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 200 |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **72.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [Mika Mobile, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304871625) |

## What reviewers say

### 1942 Pacific Front

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/1942-pacific-front/id942888267)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Gold | $5.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 Gold | $10.99 | one-time |
| 125,000 Gold | $21.99 | one-time |
| 325,000 Gold | $54.99 | one-time |
| 700,000 Gold | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Lost Frontier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-frontier/id1008496061)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost McGraw | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Wilcox | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Valentine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Undertaker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Jake | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Dutch | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Hawken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Ghast | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boost Romanov | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


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