Comparison

Swing Set Launch vs Planet Crusher

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

Head to head
About

Swing Set Launch

Features
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Hold to swing, release to launch and upgrade your stats to travel as far as possible. Have fun!

About

Planet Crusher

Pilot a powerful mining ship to drill, dig, and destroy planets for rare resources. Upgrade your vessel with deadly weapons and customize builds for unique challenges. Engage in PvP battles, join guilds, and compete on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Mine planets for rare resources
  • Upgrade and customize your ship
  • Roguelike perks and millions of builds
  • Engage in PvP battles and Arena fights
  • Join guilds and compete on leaderboards
  • Explore alien worlds and adventure maps
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Mine, Drill, Battle & Destroy Planets to Build the Ultimate Ship! In Planet Crusher, you control a powerful mining ship built to drill, dig, and destroy planets across space. Fly deep into uncharted worlds, mine rare resources, and upgrade your ship with deadly weapons. With roguelike perks and over 3 million possible builds, every mission is a new challenge! Now featuring new social systems like Guilds, PvP battles, Adventures, Arena fights, and competitive leaderboards! Invite your friends and join Guilds as you compete with others. Join the global mining war and see how you stack up against players worldwide. Dig Deep & Mine Planets Each planet is loaded with minerals like iron, titanium, and rare gems. Drill through layers of rock, reach the planet’s core, and gather as much as you can before time runs out—or your ship blows up! Upgrade & Customize Your Ship Turn your basic mining rig into a planet-destroying warship. Upgrade your weapons, shields, drills, boosters—and now, PvP loadouts—to rule the stars. Roguelike Perks & PvP Builds Choose new perks every run. With millions of combinations, no two ships are alike. Want to dominate in mining? Focus on digging power. Want to crush enemies in the Arena? Build for speed, missiles, and shields. Create builds tailored for Arena duels, PvP defense, or solo adventure mining. Equip Lasers, Missiles & Blades Use a mix of lasers, saws, blasters, and missile systems to mine faster and defeat enemy ships. Upgrade your arsenal to suit your playstyle—offense in PvP, or defense in survival mode. Explore Alien Worlds & PvP Arenas Some planets are peaceful. Others are battlegrounds. Compete in the PvP Arena, take on special Adventure maps, and climb the leaderboards to prove you’re the best planet crusher. Level Up & Rise Through the Ranks Mine more, fight more, win more. Unlock ship upgrades and perks that give you an edge in both mining and combat. Get ranked in weekly leaderboards for mining, damage, PvP victories, and more. Find Better Gear to Go Deeper & Stronger Discover rare gear and mods that boost your mining depth, combat strength, and Arena win rate. Earn gear through quests, challenges, and multiplayer events. Daily Quests, PvP Events & Leaderboards Take on new challenges every day. Win special rewards in Arena PvP events, finish epic Adventures, and climb the global leaderboards. Simple Controls, Massive Fun Just one finger to control everything. Mine, fight, fly, and upgrade. Whether you’re into idle planet mining, roguelike runs, or fast-paced PvP combat, Planet Crusher has it all. Start Your Adventure—Mine, Fight & Rule the Stars Customize your ship, mine alien worlds, crush your enemies in PvP, and unlock your place in the galaxy. This is your journey to become the ultimate Planet Crusher. Download now and join the fight! IGRS Rating: 13+

Screenshots

Swing Set Launch4 screens
Planet Crusher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Swing Set Launch at none against Planet Crusher's 16. Swing Set Launch also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planet Crusher sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Swing Set Launch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Swing Set Launch versus Planet Crusher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwing Set LaunchPlanet Crusher
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—46.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.1K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB433 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRedLine GamesGryphon Games UG

Bugs and requests

Swing Set Launch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Planet Crusher

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Arena update notification issue
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Adjust in-game currency pricing
  • Improve PvP experience

In-app purchases

None

Swing Set Launch

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Planet Crusher

One-time15
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Equipment Chest Offer 01$0.99
  • Uncommon Gear Set$2.99
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  • Void Breaker Booster Pack$2.99
  • Void Breaker Epic Pass$4.99
  • Epic Pass$4.99
  • Gem Fund - Epic Pass$4.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • Epic Rocket Launcher$4.99
  • Mining Income Pack$9.99
  • Void Breaker Legendary Pass$19.99
  • Legendary Pass$19.99
  • Epic Ship - Falcon III$19.99
  • Gem Fund - Legendary Pass$19.99
  • Premium Experience$29.99

Questions

Is Swing Set Launch free?
Swing Set Launch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planet Crusher free?
Planet Crusher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Swing Set Launch or Planet Crusher have ads?
Planet Crusher shows ads; Swing Set Launch does not.

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