Whack vs PenguinSlideRush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Whack
Engage in fast-paced arcade action by whacking cute pandas as they pop up. Avoid hitting the look-alike elder panda to preserve your lives. Compete with others online by achieving high scores.
- Whack-a-mole gameplay
- Cute panda characters
- Avoid the elder panda
- 3-life system
- Online high score competition
- Suitable for all ages
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Whack-a-mole arcade action in cute Panda form! Give 'em a smack when they poke their heads out! Watch out for the old geezer panda look-alike. You don't want to make him made. In game you have 3 lives. You lose lives when you do not manage to whack the panda in time, or if you hit the old guy. 3 strikes and it's game over. Also, compete online on Game Center where all your hiscores are saved! This game is intended for both children and big children in the form of adults. So, what are you waiting for? Give it a go and see how well you 'smack them pandas'!!
PenguinSlideRush
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Slide across the ice and dodge obstacles with your penguin! A simple and fun sliding action game anyone can enjoy. Glide smoothly on the ice, pass through gates to score points, and collect fruits along the way! Avoid obstacles like bears and seals, and see how far you can go! Features ・Simple one-finger control ・Smooth and satisfying sliding gameplay ・Cute penguin character ・Score high and beat your best record ・Easy to play, hard to master
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PenguinSlideRush at daily against Whack's every 28 months. Whack's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Whack ships an update every 28 months, PenguinSlideRush daily. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Whack | PenguinSlideRush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ben Walker | Hideyuki Aono |
In-app purchases
Whack
No in-app purchases
PenguinSlideRush
No in-app purchases
Questions
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