Comparison

Superstar Chefs vs Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer

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

Head to head
About

Superstar Chefs

Embark on a platforming adventure to retrieve stolen recipes scattered across a vibrant world. Jump, stomp, and overcome obstacles in this retro-inspired game with numerous levels and unlockable achievements.

Highlights
  • Jump and stomp gameplay
  • 64 levels with replayability
  • Multiple control modes
  • Retro music
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Controller support
Features
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Oh no! Someone has stolen all the recipes and spread them across Cocktail Land. Help the chefs get them back in this fun-packed JUMP & STOMP adventure, or they will be in big trouble! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - GAME FEATURES: - Coin-up style JUMP & STOMP fun - 64 LEVELS with replay value: Go back and improve your score whenever you want! - 3 Control modes: DPad, Swipe, Zoned Swipe - Adoring RETRO music - Levels packed with varying gizmos, conveyor belts, cannon balls, trampolines etc. - Achievements to earn and unlock - Donut Games' Collectors Icon #19 - And much more... TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - MFi controller support - ION Arcade controller support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - BIG SAVINGS Haven't tried Superstar Chefs before? Get this updated smart phone/tablet version, and save a WHOPPING 95% compared to the classic, highly acclaimed Mac & PC versions. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer

Embark on an icy quest to rescue stolen penguin eggs in this charming offline platformer. Enjoy 19 colorful levels with simple controls, cute characters, and retro-inspired secrets. Perfect for kids and families seeking safe, ad-free fun.

Highlights
  • 19 unique levels across diverse environments
  • Offline play, no Wi-Fi needed
  • Simple and fun glide and jump controls
  • Secret areas and bonus retro levels
  • Cute penguin adventure with heartwarming mission
  • Colorful retro pixel-style visuals
Features
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Glide, jump and save your penguin eggs in this fun offline platformer for kids! No ads. No Purchases. No Wi-Fi needed. Age-appropriate. Just pure penguin action across 19 colorful levels. Join a brave penguin mom on her icy quest to rescue stolen eggs from mischievous walruses. Perfect for kids and families, Penguin Panic combines retro game charm with smooth controls, cute characters and hours of safe fun. Features: 19 Unique Levels – Explore icy waters, grassy fields, hot deserts and snowy mountains No Ads, No Internet – 100% safe and child-friendly. Great for road trips or flights Simple & Fun Controls – Glide, jump, double-jump, climb and dance your way to victory Secret Areas & Bonus Levels – Discover hidden retro stages inspired by classic 8-bit games Cute Penguin Adventure – A heartwarming mission full of fish, traps and bouncy enemies Colorful Retro Vibes – Pixel-style visuals and fun sound effects that kids love Whether you're looking for a penguin game, a safe platformer for kids, or a fun offline challenge with no in-app purchases, Penguin Panic has you covered. Can you save all the eggs and uncover every secret? Download now and waddle your way to victory. Noot noot!

Screenshots

Superstar Chefs3 screens
Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer at Free against Superstar Chefs's $0.99. Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). Superstar Chefs's advantage is ratings volume (37 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer is free to download; Superstar Chefs costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superstar Chefs has 37 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Superstar Chefs ships an update every 11 months, Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Superstar Chefs versus Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperstar ChefsPenguin Panic! Fun Platformer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (37 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesJeroen Derwort

Bugs and requests

Superstar Chefs

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Elevators not functioning properly in certain levels
  • Game crashing on specific levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content updates
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Bonus games and power-ups
  • Ability to change characters or costumes

Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Superstar Chefs

No in-app purchases

None

Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Superstar Chefs free?
Superstar Chefs costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer free?
Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Superstar Chefs or Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer?
Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer is rated higher. Superstar Chefs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Superstar Chefs or Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer have ads?
Neither Superstar Chefs nor Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Superstar Chefs or Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer?
Superstar Chefs ships an update every 11 months, and Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer every 3 months. Most recently, Superstar Chefs was updated on November 7, 2026 and Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer on November 3, 2026.

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