# Platformless vs Back to the ship

The clearest difference is rating: Back to the ship at 5.0 against Platformless's 4.0. Back to the ship also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Platformless's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Platformless sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Back to the ship asks for nothing beyond the download.

Back to the ship holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Platformless's written reviews are positive against 100% of Back to the ship's.

Platformless ships an update every 2 months, Back to the ship every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platformless | Back to the ship |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platformless/id1214955617/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-to-the-ship/id1599669763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Ringler](https://appshunter.io/developer/991933748) | [yurai.cl](https://appshunter.io/developer/406314707) |

## What reviewers say

### Platformless

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platformless/id1214955617)

Experience a unique platformer where the challenge lies in navigating an endless, procedurally generated path without any platforms to land on. Master simple one-touch controls to overcome traps and obstacles in this constantly evolving game.

**Highlights:** Platforming without platforms, Endlessly generated paths, Procedural level creation, Simple one-touch controls, Obstacle and trap navigation

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds +20 | $0.39 | one-time |
| Diamonds +100 | $0.69 | one-time |
| Diamonds +200 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +400 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +1000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +5000 | $5.99 | one-time |


### Back to the ship

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-to-the-ship/id1599669763)

Guide a space traveler to their ship by controlling their ascent and descent. Navigate obstacles by touching and holding the screen to move up or down, releasing to return to the center.

**Highlights:** Touch and hold controls, Vertical movement, Obstacle avoidance, Simple gameplay, Space theme

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platformless free?

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

### Is Back to the ship free?

Back to the ship is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Platformless or Back to the ship?

Back to the ship is rated higher. Platformless averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Back to the ship averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Platformless or Back to the ship have ads?

Platformless shows ads; Back to the ship does not.

### Which is updated more often, Platformless or Back to the ship?

Platformless ships an update every 2 months, and Back to the ship every 16 months. Most recently, Platformless was updated on October 21, 2026 and Back to the ship on October 10, 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.*