# Return to Grisly Manor vs Lost Horizon 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Return to Grisly Manor at 92% against Lost Horizon 2's 34%. Return to Grisly Manor also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (230 vs 25). Lost Horizon 2's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Return to Grisly Manor costs $2.99 and Lost Horizon 2 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Return to Grisly Manor holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Return to Grisly Manor has 230 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Return to Grisly Manor's written reviews are positive against 34% of Lost Horizon 2's.

Return to Grisly Manor ships an update every 4 months, Lost Horizon 2 monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Return to Grisly Manor | Lost Horizon 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-grisly-manor/id975985952/reviews)** | [3.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-horizon-2/id1301257518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **230** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 33.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 162 MB | 3.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fire Maple Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/344925243) | [Animation Arts Creative Gmbh](https://appshunter.io/developer/848269384) |

## What reviewers say

### Return to Grisly Manor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-grisly-manor/id975985952)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Travel back in time to save a historic manor from demolition. Explore the present and past, solve puzzles, and collect items to find a lost deed. Uncover secrets and restore the manor's future.

**Highlights:** Hand-painted graphics, Item collection, Puzzle solving, Original soundtrack, Journal for clues, Dynamic map, Hint system

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging
- 🕰️ Nostalgic experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs/glitches
- 🤔 Some puzzles not intuitive
- 🕰️ Repetitive backtracking
- ⏱️ Slow hint system
- 🤔 Unclear objectives at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing after certain events
- Puzzle elements not functioning as intended
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip/fast-forward cutscenes
- Map navigation to quickly access locations
- More varied and challenging puzzles
- Ability to save progress and resume later


### Lost Horizon 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-horizon-2/id1301257518)

Embark on a thrilling adventure as a former pilot breaches the Iron Curtain to save his family from adversaries. This interactive thriller features challenging puzzles, beautiful 3D graphics, and a captivating narrative set in mid-1950s Europe.

**Highlights:** Interactive thriller narrative, Challenging riddles and puzzles, Beautiful 3D graphics, Full voice-over (English/German), Touchscreen-optimized controls, Set in mid-1950s Europe

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Return to Grisly Manor free?

Return to Grisly Manor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lost Horizon 2 free?

Lost Horizon 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Return to Grisly Manor or Lost Horizon 2?

Return to Grisly Manor is rated higher. Return to Grisly Manor averages 4.8 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Lost Horizon 2 averages 3.7 from 25 ratings.

### Do Return to Grisly Manor or Lost Horizon 2 have ads?

Neither Return to Grisly Manor nor Lost Horizon 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Return to Grisly Manor or Lost Horizon 2?

Return to Grisly Manor ships an update every 4 months, and Lost Horizon 2 monthly. Most recently, Return to Grisly Manor was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lost Horizon 2 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.*