Comparison

Mathonaut vs Pigstorm Castle

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

Head to head
About

Mathonaut

Embark on a retro 2D platformer adventure where math meets space exploration. Solve equations to navigate treacherous caverns, manage oxygen, and uncover the secrets of a mysterious planet. Choose from unique characters and customize your challenge.

Highlights
  • Retro 2D platformer gameplay
  • Solve deadly equations
  • Space exploration theme
  • 20 challenging levels
  • Hardcore mode
  • Customizable characters and oxygen duration
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A RETRO 2D-PLATFORMER IN WHICH MATH MEETS SPACE Embark on a space adventure as an astronaut exploring the mysterious planet, Planeq. Navigate treacherous caverns filled with deadly equations, where every step could be your last. But don't worry, you're equipped with the latest oxygen tech and a brainpower to match ! Think fast and pick the right numbers to stay alive, because oxygen is scarce and time is running out. With each correct equation, you'll uncover the secrets of this world and bring yourself one step closer to salvation. But beware, one false move could leave you gasping for air. So, will you have the wit and the will to find your way through this strange planet and escape with your life ? FEATURES • 20 LEVELS - 20 challenging levels filled with deadly equations. • RETRO AMBIANCE - Old-school visuals and sound effects. • FUN AND CHALLENGING - Designed to be hard, fast, but fun. • HARDOCRE MODE - For the most daring players. • CUSTOMIZABLE PARTIES - Unique playable characters to choose from and configurable oxygen duration for an extra challenge. LINKS • Website : https://mathonaut.skyost.eu/en/. • Suggestions & bug reports : https://mathonaut.skyost.eu/en/contact/. If you have enjoyed this app, feel free to leave a rating on the App Store page of this application.

About

Pigstorm Castle

Embark on a quest to reclaim your kingdom from invading pigs who have stolen your treasure and turned defenses against you. Wield your legendary hammer through 50 challenging levels, collect diamonds, and customize your character to defeat the nefarious King Pig and his undead army.

Highlights
  • 50 challenging levels
  • Full controller and keyboard support
  • Variety of enemies and traps
  • Collectable diamonds for customization
  • Character customization options
  • Global leaderboard
Features
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Having long retired from his adventurous past, the King now dedicates his time to leisurely vacationing around his vast kingdom. After a fortnight of travel, he was eager for a well-deserved rest with his carriage arriving at the front gates of his castle. But instead he is met with an unsettling revelation – his kingdom has fallen into the clutches of the Pigs who have pillaged all of his treasure. To make matters worse, the very defenses that safeguarded the realm have been turned against him. Undeterred, the King retrieves his legendary Hammer, a relic that once served him well on the battlefield. Fueled by a determination to reclaim his dominion he pledges to confront these porcine usurpers and regain his Throne. Will his Ultimate Dad Bod measure up against the Pigs and their ruthless leader, the nefarious KING PIG? This swine sovereign employs dark magic to command an army of the undead to protect the final treasures and the Throne. Make him angry and he will unleash an unruly rage that could destroy anything that stands in his way. Will you reclaim your kingdom and take your place upon the throne? Key Features +Full Controller and Keyboard Support! +50 Levels +A Variety of Enemies and Traps With New Twists Introduced Every Couple Levels to Keep Things Interesting +45 Big Diamonds - A Collectable that Demonstrates your Mastery of a Level and Earns you a Spot on the Leaderboard +Challenge your Friends, Rank on the Global Leaderboard, or Just Try to Beat your own Personal Best Time +Collect Diamonds that you can Spend in the Shop to Customize your Character +Really Make the King Yours With a Selection of Skin Tones, Hair Colors, Crowns, and Weapons to Choose From that are all either Free or Use In-Game Currency from Beating Levels !! A Final Challenge Awaits You on Level 50 Which Will Separate the Weak from the Strong !! ..Okay if You’re Still Reading Then You Might as Well Play the Game Already (pretty please)

Screenshots

Mathonaut4 screens
Pigstorm Castle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pigstorm Castle at 100% against Mathonaut's 0%. Pigstorm Castle also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Mathonaut's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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. Mathonaut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pigstorm Castle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pigstorm Castle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pigstorm Castle has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Mathonaut's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pigstorm Castle's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Mathonaut versus Pigstorm Castle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMathonautPigstorm Castle
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB81 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHugo DelaunayChristopher Haines

Customer experience

Mathonaut

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Pigstorm Castle

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mathonaut

One-time1
  • Unlock new characters and more$0.99
10 purchases

Pigstorm Castle

One-time10
  • 100 Diamonds$2.99
  • 100 Diamonds + Remove Ads$2.99
  • Piggy Bank$4.99
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  • 250 Diamonds$4.99
  • Piggy Bank + Remove Ads$4.99
  • 250 Diamonds + Remove Ads$4.99
  • 500 Diamonds + Remove Ads$9.99
  • 5000 Diamonds$19.99
  • 5000 Diamonds + Skins + No Ads$19.99
  • 5000 Diamonds + Cosmetics$19.99

Questions

Is Mathonaut free?
Mathonaut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pigstorm Castle free?
Pigstorm Castle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mathonaut or Pigstorm Castle?
Pigstorm Castle is rated higher. Mathonaut averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pigstorm Castle averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.
Do Mathonaut or Pigstorm Castle have ads?
Pigstorm Castle shows ads; Mathonaut does not.

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