# Psy High vs The Lost Heir

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Psy High at none against The Lost Heir's 2. The Lost Heir's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (204 vs 35). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Psy High costs $5.99 and The Lost Heir $4.99 up front. The Lost Heir sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Psy High asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Lost Heir holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Lost Heir has 204 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 93% of Psy High's written reviews are positive against 90% of The Lost Heir's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Psy High ships an update every 12 months, The Lost Heir every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Psy High | The Lost Heir |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psy-high/id945547297/reviews) | **[4.8 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-heir/id956373528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **204** |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 89.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 11 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) |

## What reviewers say

### Psy High

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psy-high/id945547297)

Unravel a teenage supernatural mystery where psychic powers emerge at your high school. Make choices that shape your destiny, navigate social hierarchies, and decide whether to save the world or seize power. Your imagination drives this text-based adventure.

**Highlights:** Teenage supernatural mystery, Interactive text-based story, Player choice impacts narrative, Character customization (gender, orientation, social role), Develop and use psychic powers, High school social simulation, Multiple endings and plot paths

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Engaging story and writing
- 🎮 Immersive gameplay experience
- 💖 Likable and well-developed characters
- ⚖️ Choices feel impactful
- 🔄 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📏 Too short
- 💸 Expensive for length
- 💔 Difficulty maintaining relationships
- ❓ Limited magic choices
- 🤷 Sudden/lackluster endings

**Reported bugs**

- Same text appearing after choices
- Relationship with crush impossible to maintain

**Requested features**

- Sequel with college/detective themes
- More epic magical showdowns
- More romance options
- Ability to save progress
- Continue into senior year


### The Lost Heir

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-heir/id956373528)

Embark on an epic fantasy adventure as you reclaim your stolen throne. Develop your unique prince or princess, explore a world of magic and mystery, and make choices that shape your destiny in this text-based interactive novel.

**Highlights:** Text-based interactive story, Character development (good/evil), Multiple character classes/roles, Choice-driven narrative, Romance and friendship options, Mystery and treasure hunting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Legacy Advantage | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Exceptional replay value with multiple character classes and story paths
- 📖 Well-written narrative with compelling characters and world-building
- 🎯 Meaningful choices that significantly impact the story and outcomes
- 💑 Excellent relationship and romance system with depth
- 🏆 High-quality interactive fiction with intricate storytelling

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Unclear stat requirements for skill checks
- 🎲 Frustrating stat system requiring narrow specialization
- 😤 Difficulty balancing multiple character builds effectively
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay loop for trial-and-error stat optimization
- ❌ Limited viability of hybrid character builds

**Reported bugs**

- Legacy Advantage purchase fails on standalone version (works on Hosted Games app)
- Endurance skill check (45) doesn't work in dark temple near Vernex
- Relationship stat effects sometimes confusing and unexpected
- Money loss after inputting smaller transaction amounts
- Inconsistent dialogue outcome effects on character relationships

**Requested features**

- Save/checkpoint system to avoid replaying entire game
- Back button to undo choices without restarting
- Chapter-by-chapter save options
- More random adventures before main quest
- Expanded demon summoning mechanics and battles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Psy High free?

Psy High costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Lost Heir free?

The Lost Heir costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Psy High or The Lost Heir?

The Lost Heir is rated higher. Psy High averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while The Lost Heir averages 4.8 from 204 ratings.

### Do Psy High or The Lost Heir have ads?

Both Psy High and The Lost Heir show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Psy High or The Lost Heir?

Psy High ships an update every 12 months, and The Lost Heir every 11 months. Most recently, Psy High was updated on November 3, 2026 and The Lost Heir on November 1, 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.*