Meganoid 2 vs Mathonaut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Meganoid 2
Experience challenging retro platforming with fast-paced levels and hidden treasures. This sequel offers brutal gameplay inspired by 80s and 90s classics, requiring skill and multiple attempts to conquer. New levels are added through updates.
- Challenging platforming levels
- Retro 8-bit pixel art style
- Chiptune music and sound effects
- Hidden treasures to find
- Time-trophies for speed runs
- New levels added via updates
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Support, tip and tricks: http://www.orangepixel.net/ The sequel to the much acclaimed Meganoid ! - "Game of the week" nomination Toucharcade - "Game of the week" nomination Pocketgamer - " Meganoid 2 turns up the heat and throws you in to a bare-bones series of white-knuckle platforming challenges" - Appspy - "Definitely a must have for any old-school gamer or a fan of the platformer." - Paranerds Meganoid 2 continues the brutal platform gaming that all you guys loved in the first part. Again: this game is not easy! You will need to bring your best game skills to complete the short but hard levels. Meganoid gets most of it’s inspiration from 80s and 90s games. ** THIS GAME IS NOT EASY! Each challenging level can be completed within a few seconds of gaming, making the pace of the game pretty fast, but many levels require multiply tries to complete. New levels will be added in updates - So tell your friends to download this game now! ** GAME PLAY! - complete a level to earn a level star - complete the level within the time limit to earn the time-trophy - find the (hidden) treasure in evera level to earn the treasure-trophy ** GAME STYLE Meganoid 2 comes in full 8bit retro pixelart style, complete with chiptune and sound effects, we love this style, and it fits the genre! The game is set in an adventurous environment with tombs, temples, skulls, arrows, traps, boulders, snakes and bats! Keep updated on this game by checking: http://www.orangepixel.net/meganoid2/
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.
- 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meganoid 2 at 66% against Mathonaut's 0%. Meganoid 2 also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Mathonaut's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99). On update cadence, ads 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
Mathonaut is free to download; Meganoid 2 costs $3.99 up front. Mathonaut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Meganoid 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Meganoid 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meganoid 2 has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Meganoid 2's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mathonaut's.
Meganoid 2 ships an update every 2 months, Mathonaut every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Meganoid 2 | Mathonaut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (13 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pascal Bestebroer | Hugo Delaunay |
Customer experience
Meganoid 2
Mathonaut
In-app purchases
Meganoid 2
No in-app purchases
Mathonaut
- Unlock new characters and more$0.99









