# The Lost Heir vs Glory Frontline

The clearest difference is price: Glory Frontline at Free against The Lost Heir's $4.99. Glory Frontline also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). The Lost Heir's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (90% vs 66%). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Glory Frontline is free to download; The Lost Heir costs $4.99 up front. The Lost Heir sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Glory Frontline sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Lost Heir holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of The Lost Heir's written reviews are positive against 66% of Glory Frontline's.

The Lost Heir ships an update every 11 months, Glory Frontline every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Lost Heir | Glory Frontline |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-lost-heir/id956373528/reviews)** | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glory-frontline/id6745921732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **204** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **89.9% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 443 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [北京心智互动科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1305792801) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Glory Frontline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glory-frontline/id6745921732)

Engage in futuristic warfare with advanced command dashboards and holographic combat simulations. Battle through challenging deep-sea invasions and treacherous fortresses, collecting divine relics and competing for glory. Recruit allies and earn rewards in this evolving battlefield.

**Highlights:** Holographic combat sandtables, Deep-sea invasion battles, Cataclysm Fortress survival mode, Divine Relics treasure hunting, Ally recruitment system, First recharge diamond reset

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Diamonds. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 680 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable game
- 💡 Good ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Finger fatigue from constant shooting
- 🎮 Difficult controls, especially for turning and using items
- 🗣️ Cluttered global chat with no translation

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with monthly/weekly pass activation and rewards
- Weapon switching problems and inability to progress past certain levels
- Login and account creation problems

**Requested features**

- External keyboard or controller support
- Separate language channels or real-time translation for global chat
- Adjustable difficulty levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Lost Heir free?

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

### Is Glory Frontline free?

Glory Frontline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Lost Heir or Glory Frontline?

The Lost Heir is rated higher. The Lost Heir averages 4.8 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Glory Frontline averages 3.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do The Lost Heir or Glory Frontline have ads?

The Lost Heir shows ads; Glory Frontline does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Lost Heir or Glory Frontline?

The Lost Heir ships an update every 11 months, and Glory Frontline every 3 months. Most recently, The Lost Heir was updated on October 26, 2026 and Glory Frontline on October 24, 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.*