Comparison

Phantom Cats vs Parallel Hearts

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Phantom Cats

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure as "Baron" and "Moon" in this action-puzzle game. Navigate through stages using simple swipe controls, employing traps and tricks to collect treasures and coins. Enjoy both single-player missions and cooperative multiplayer challenges.

Highlights
  • Single player missions
  • Cooperative multiplayer modes
  • Action and puzzle gameplay
  • Treasure and coin collection
  • Multiple game modes
  • Simple swipe controls
Features
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"Phantom Cats" is a game in which "Baron" and "Moon" sneaked into the museum steal treasures. Use various traps and tricks to get treasure and clear the game. In addition to single player, you can also play in multiplayer! -- How to play -- In single player, swipe up, down, left and right anywhere on the screen to move "Baron" one square. In 2-player mode, swipe the lower half of the screen to move the "Baron". Swipe the upper half of the screen to move the โ€œMoonโ€. When playing two people, it is easier to play with a smartphone or tablet on the table. -- Play Mode -- Single Mission (Single Play) Clear the mission by operating "Baron" and acquiring the treasure of the stage! In each stage, there are 3 coins in addition to the treasure, so let's find and clear it. Double Mission (Multiplayer) Control "Baron" and "Moon" to get stage treasure. Mission Impossible without cooperation! Endless (Single Play) Aiming for a high score, Collect coins while dodging traps! Coin Get (Multiplayer) The one who gets more coins within a certain time wins! Survival (Multiplayer) The one who keeps dodging the trap wins! -- Game Features -- - Recommended for those who like action and puzzles. - You can easily play when you want to play with two people. - There are many stages. BGM - Tobu - Colors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyLml-zzXzw - Tobu - Candyland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhchfhxvPKI - Itro & Tobu - Cloud 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KqQQHpQc8w - Itro & Tobu - Holiday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPIEsvlyAz0 - Tobu & Itro - Sunburst https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-0-4HqyvXE - Tobu - Seven https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sUupgjZ58E - Tobu - Higher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blA7epJJaR4 Please try this mission.

About

Parallel Hearts

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Can teamwork survive a deadly dungeon? In Parallel Hearts, you control two characters trapped in parallel rooms. Move one, and the other follows โ€” but with reversed horizontal movement. Sounds simple? Not at all. To escape, youโ€™ll need precise controls, quick reflexes, and perfect coordination. Dodge traps, outsmart enemies, and conquer 50 handcrafted levels filled with retro pixel art and brain-teasing puzzles. One wrong move, and itโ€™s game over โ€” for both of you. Game Features Unique Two-Character Control Control two characters at the same time. One moves normally, the other mirrors your horizontal input โ€” making every step a challenge. Two Game Modes Adventure Mode โ€“ Progress level by level, learn new mechanics, and unlock new rooms. Competition Mode โ€“ Start from Level 1 with limited lives. Climb as far as you can and fight for the top of the global leaderboard. 50 Handcrafted Levels Each level introduces new layouts, clever traps, and puzzles that test your logic and reflexes. Variety of Enemies Not all enemies behave the same โ€” each forces you to rethink your strategy. Deadly Traps & Synchronized Puzzles Step on two tiles at the same time to open doors or lower barriers. Every stage demands timing and cooperation. Retro Pixel Art Style Classic pixel art, smooth animations, and responsive controls bring back the charm and challenge of the 16-bit era. Leaderboards & Replayability How far can you go in Competition Mode? Master the mechanics, climb the rankings, and prove your skill. A Game About Connection Parallel Hearts is more than a puzzle-platformer โ€” itโ€™s about moving in sync, overcoming obstacles together, and finding your way back as a team. If you love smart design, precise controls, and games with heart, Parallel Hearts is for you.

Screenshots

Phantom Cats4 screens
Parallel Hearts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phantom Cats at none against Parallel Hearts's 4. Phantom Cats also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Parallel Hearts's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Parallel Hearts sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Phantom Cats asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phantom Cats ships an update monthly, Parallel Hearts every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Phantom Cats versus Parallel Hearts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhantom CatsParallel Hearts
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews37.5% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better14.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size181 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakeshi TozaJerome Dusanter

In-app purchases

None

Phantom Cats

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Parallel Hearts

One-time4
  • 200 000 gold$0.99
  • No ads forever$1.99
  • 700 000 gold$2.99
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  • 1 260 000 gold$3.99

Questions

Is Phantom Cats free?
Phantom Cats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parallel Hearts free?
Parallel Hearts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phantom Cats or Parallel Hearts have ads?
Parallel Hearts shows ads; Phantom Cats does not.
Which is updated more often, Phantom Cats or Parallel Hearts?
Phantom Cats ships an update monthly, and Parallel Hearts every 6 days. Most recently, Phantom Cats was updated on October 24, 2026 and Parallel Hearts on October 24, 2026.

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