Comparison

Dead Already vs Planet Formula

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

Head to head
About

Dead Already

Engage in a text-based murder mystery where the killer is randomized each playthrough. Make choices to uncover clues and solve the crime in this challenging game.

Highlights
  • Text-based murder mystery
  • ChoiceScript multiple-choice format
  • Randomly selected murderer
  • Short gameplay sessions
  • Challenging puzzles
Features
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Life is not fair, neither is this game. Another short murder mystery for you to solve following ChoiceScript multiple-choice text-based format. The murderer is randomly selected at the beginning of each game for a greater challenge.

About

Planet Formula

Embark on a celestial match-3 adventure across the Solar System. Solve 125 unique puzzles by earning points, breaking ice, or collecting coins within a limited number of moves. Utilize powerful planet combinations and strategic moves to overcome challenges.

Highlights
  • 125 unique match-3 levels
  • Special power-up planets
  • Strategic move mechanics
  • Ice tile and wall breaking
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • T-chain and L-chain combinations
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Explore the Solar System in Planet Formula, a match-3 puzzle game featuring 125 unique levels with engaging objectives. Complete each level by earning points, breaking ice tiles, or collecting coins—all within a set number of moves. Earn special power-ups: - Magic Planets: Match five planets in a row or column to create a magic planet. Swap it to clear all planets of the same type on the board and score big. - Special Planets: Match four planets to create a special planet with a white border. Use it in a match to clear an entire row or column. - Discover combinations like T-chains and L-chains for massive point boosts. Break ice by clearing planets underneath, and remove walls by eliminating adjacent planets. Be strategic — walls grow if no nearby planets are destroyed in the previous move. Accessibility Features: Planet Formula is designed with VoiceOver users in mind: - Tap a grid cell to hear the planet’s type and position. - To move a planet, select it with a single tap, then double-tap to start moving. - Choose the destination with another tap and confirm with a double-tap to complete the move. With simple mechanics and thoughtful design, Planet Formula offers an enjoyable, relaxing experience — perfect for playing at home, during a break, or while commuting. Challenge yourself, earn points, and rise through the ranks in this solar system-inspired puzzle adventure.

Screenshots

Dead Already4 screens
Planet Formula4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Planet Formula at 100% against Dead Already's 55%. Planet Formula also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dead Already sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Planet Formula sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planet Formula holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Dead Already's written reviews are positive against 100% of Planet Formula's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dead Already ships an update every 7 months, Planet Formula every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dead Already versus Planet Formula: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDead AlreadyPlanet Formula
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB20 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHosted Games LLCx2line.com LLC

Customer experience

Dead Already

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

Planet Formula

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dead Already

One-time1
  • Remove Advertising$4.99
3 purchases

Planet Formula

One-time3
  • Extra 4 Moves$1.99
  • Extra 8 Moves$2.99
  • Extra 15 Moves$3.99

Questions

Is Dead Already free?
Dead Already is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Formula free?
Planet Formula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dead Already or Planet Formula?
Planet Formula is rated higher. Dead Already averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Planet Formula averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Dead Already or Planet Formula have ads?
Both Dead Already and Planet Formula show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dead Already or Planet Formula?
Dead Already ships an update every 7 months, and Planet Formula every 2 months. Most recently, Dead Already was updated on September 19, 2026 and Planet Formula on June 3, 2026.

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