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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
A complete, console-scale Metroidvania thoughtfully rebuilt for phones.
- Mobile release date
- Developed by
- Ubisoft Da Nang
- Play style
- Single-player
Game artworkOne of the strongest premium-style mobile conversions available: deep enough for long sessions, flexible enough for touch, and free to try before the one-time full-game unlock.
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Source-reviewed assessment by Games Ranker Editorial: Games Ranker did not claim a first-hand test for this score. We verified product facts and evaluated attributed mobile testing from the named reviewers below. Store details were last checked using the United States baseline on August 24, 2026; availability and prices may differ in your country. See how source-reviewed scores work.
The essentials
What is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?
Ubisoft’s fast, exploration-driven action platformer follows Sargon through the time-twisted Mount Qaf. The mobile edition preserves the full original adventure while adding remappable touch controls, controller support, optional combat and platforming assists, native wide-screen support, and offline play.
Why it stands out
- Full original adventure adapted for mobile
- Playable offline after installation and setup
- Fully remappable touch controls and external controller support
- Free trial preserves progress after upgrading
- Broad combat, platforming, and accessibility assists
What to consider
- Large download and relatively demanding device requirements
- Complex action can still feel crowded on smaller screens
- Store price and age rating vary by region
- Some optional packs remain listed as in-app purchases
Is it for you?
Should you download it?
Players who want a substantial solo action game, enjoy exploration and ability-gated progression, and prefer a clear one-time unlock over ongoing live-service spending.
You mainly play in very short sessions, use an older or low-storage phone, or dislike demanding platforming and backtracking.
Score details
Why Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown scored 8.8
We score both the game itself and how well this version works on a phone or tablet.
Fun
Fast combat, precise platforming, rewarding exploration, and strong ability progression.
Phone experience
Remappable touch controls, controller support, assists, and wide-screen support make the conversion unusually flexible.
Value
A substantial complete adventure with a free trial and one-time full-game unlock.
Performance
Ubisoft targets 60 FPS on recent devices, but the 3 GB footprint and hardware requirements exclude older phones.
Ads & purchases
The main game uses a clear unlock model instead of energy timers, forced ads, or gacha progression.
On mobile
Features that matter
- 01Explore the interconnected Mount Qaf using time powers and movement upgrades
- 02Customize the position, shape, and size of touch controls
- 03Use auto-potion, auto-parry, optional shield, wall-grab hold, and slow-time assists
- 04Play with touch controls or a compatible external controller
- 05Continue the main adventure without an internet connection
Quick answers
Common questions about Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown on mobile
Straight answers about price, content, offline play, controls, and compatibility.
Is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown free on Android and iOS?+
It is free to try, but the complete game is paid. The opening section can be played at no cost, and the full-game unlock was listed at $9.99 USD on the reference storefront when checked. Pricing can vary by country and store.
Is Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown the full game on mobile?+
Yes. Ubisoft describes the Android and iOS edition as the full original adventure, adapted for mobile with customizable touch controls, optional assists, controller support, and wide-screen support.
Can you play Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown offline?+
Yes. The main adventure supports offline play after the game has been installed and completed any required initial setup.
Does Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown mobile support controllers?+
Yes. The mobile edition supports compatible external controllers. Its on-screen touch controls can also be repositioned and resized.
What are the mobile requirements for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown?+
On Apple devices, the listing requires iOS or iPadOS 14 or later and an A12 Bionic chip or newer. Android compatibility varies by device, so check the live Google Play listing before downloading. Plan for roughly 3 GB of storage on iOS.
Store snapshot
What players are rating
United States snapshot, : Reference storefronts showed 1M+ Google Play downloads and a 4.4/5 rating from roughly 48K reviews, while the App Store showed 4.8/5 from about 9.5K ratings. Figures vary by country and change over time; they are not part of the Games Ranker score.
Your next step
Price and download
Free opening section; the full-game unlock was listed at $9.99 USD on the reference storefront when checked. Regional prices can differ.
Regional store note: Listed on both reference stores on . Games Ranker uses this consistent baseline for comparison; use the store links to see availability, pricing, size, and requirements in your region.
