Comparison

Pancake Run vs Planet Sylvia

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

Head to head
About

Pancake Run

Navigate challenging levels in this fun, easy-to-control game. Guide your character to reach the target, with new levels and content planned for future updates.

Highlights
  • Easy controls
  • Challenging levels
  • Fun gameplay
  • New levels coming soon
Features
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Fun game with easy controls. Different levels and more are coming!

About

Planet Sylvia

Embark on a cosmic adventure to colonize planets, build bases, and upgrade your spacecraft. Explore a vast universe, gather resources, and uncover the secrets of uncharted worlds.

Highlights
  • Establish bases on uncharted worlds
  • Gather and manage resources
  • Upgrade and customize spacecraft
  • Unlock and customize specialized ships
  • Explore unique planets and their mysteries
  • Develop adaptive strategies for diverse environments
Features
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Blast off into a universe of wonder with Planet Sylvia, where space exploration and base building meet in an epic adventure! As a visionary space pioneer, you are tasked with the exhilarating mission to colonize the cosmos. Establish bases on mysterious planets, enhance your rockets for deep space travel, and uncover the hidden secrets of the universe one celestial body at a time. Construct and Expand: Found Bases: Initiate your cosmic conquest by establishing outposts on uncharted worlds. Expand your reach across the galaxy as you unlock new territories and resources. Resource Mastery: Efficiently gather and manage resources to power your expansions and technological advancements, ensuring your survival in the vastness of space. Rocket Evolution: Custom Rocketry: Upgrade and customize your spacecraft with state-of-the-art technology. Tailor your vessel for various exploration needs, from speed to cargo capacity. Tech Breakthroughs: Propel your journey forward with breakthroughs in space technology, enhancing your bases and vessels for the ultimate spacefaring experience. Unravel the Mysteries: Infinite Exploration: The universe is your playground, filled with unique planets each harboring their own mysteries and challenges. Adaptive Strategies: Tackle diverse planetary environments and overcome the challenges they present to thrive in the unknown. Fleet Diversity: Unlockable Ships: Assemble a fleet of specialized ships, each offering unique features and capabilities. Customize your fleet to suit your exploration style and the challenges you face. Tailored Expeditions: Choose the right ship for each mission, whether it's a quick scouting trip or a major resource-gathering expedition.

Screenshots

Pancake Run4 screens
Planet Sylvia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planet Sylvia at 100% against Pancake Run's 51%. Planet Sylvia also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pancake Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Planet Sylvia sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pancake Run ships an update every 2 months, Planet Sylvia every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pancake Run versus Planet Sylvia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPancake RunPlanet Sylvia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB514 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVoodooAli YUCE

Customer experience

Pancake Run

All ratings27,465 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews356 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral20.2%
Negative28.4%

Planet Sylvia

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Pancake Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Maple syrup percentage going up and down instead of unlocking
  • Unlocked items not appearing in gameplay
  • Certain levels becoming impossible to pass

Requested features

3 requests
  • More variety of obstacles and toppings
  • Ability to customize character/pancake stack
  • Improved progression system beyond just unlocking toppings

Planet Sylvia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pancake Run

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
6 purchases

Planet Sylvia

One-time6
  • Diamond Pack 1$0.99
  • Diamond Pack 2$3.99
  • Promo Pack$4.99
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  • Diamond Pack 3$9.99
  • Diamond Pack 4$19.99
  • Diamond Pack 5$39.99

Questions

Is Pancake Run free?
Pancake Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Sylvia free?
Planet Sylvia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pancake Run or Planet Sylvia have ads?
Both Pancake Run and Planet Sylvia show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pancake Run or Planet Sylvia?
Pancake Run ships an update every 2 months, and Planet Sylvia every 3 days. Most recently, Pancake Run was updated on November 10, 2026 and Planet Sylvia on October 30, 2026.

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