Comparison

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop vs COSMO PANIC

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

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About

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop

Create unique spirit creatures by combining everyday objects and battle them in a dark house. Play solo or with friends in cooperative chaos, exploring rooms and uncovering secrets. Features augmented reality for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Forge unique spirit creatures from household items
  • Battle solo or with up to three friends
  • Explore eerie rooms and uncover secrets
  • Unlock new rooms and challenges via in-app purchases
  • Augmented reality battles
  • Kid-friendly design
Features
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Make Monsters. Battle Friends. Go Bump in the Night. This former Apple Arcade favorite is back and better than ever! When the house goes dark, everyday objects awaken as mischievous spirits called yōkai and they love to battle. Forge Your Creature Combine household items—from umbrellas and staplers to cheese graters—to build your own spirit creature. Battle in the Dark Play solo or gather up to three friends for co-op chaos! Battle house spirits, explore eerie rooms, and uncover the secrets lurking in every corner. Have you ever heard something go bump in the night? Perhaps you’ve caught wind of a spirit or sprite. When the house is asleep, and there’s dark all around, spirits from objects awake and abound. The spirits are crafty and like to cause trouble. They're called yōkai and together, they double. Mixing and mashing, they join to fight. Can you help them conquer this mysterious night? Play with one person, two, three or four. First you’ll need to escape the dark junk drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Things That go Bump, familiar objects and rooms come to life every night, and nothing looks quite as does in the day. Create your creature, and battle your friends, but beware the house spirits! They can destroy and they can give life. Battle, create, and make your way through the rooms of the house, and slowly you will unravel the secret of Things that Go Bump. FEATURES • Free & Paid Levels: Start your adventure at no cost; unlock new rooms and challenges with in-app purchases. • Craft Clever Creatures: Mix everyday objects to create unique, ever-evolving yōkai. • Multiplayer Mayhem: Team up or face off via Game Center. • Skill Swaps: Swap out items to gain new powers and abilities. • Energy Boosts: Earn energy by outsmarting house spirits and defeating rival yōkai. • Room-to-Room Adventure: Discover new rooms released throughout the year. • Augmented Reality Fun: Bring battles into your living room with the AR level (available on compatible devices). • Kid-Friendly Design: Safe, intuitive, and fun for the whole family. • Original Art & Sound: Immerse yourself in Adrian Fernandez’s artwork and custom sound design. Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make toys for tomorrow. We’re all over the internet. Visit us: www.tinybop.com Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop Like us: facebook.com/tinybop Peek behind the scenes: instagram.com/tinybop We love hearing your stories! If you have ideas, or something isn’t working as you expect it to, please contact us: support@tinybop.com. Psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop. :)

About

COSMO PANIC

Pilot an ancient combat machine in this retro space shooter. Battle waves of over 1,000 aliens at once with roguelite elements and unlimited upgrades. Face epic boss battles and enjoy challenging, one-handed gameplay.

Highlights
  • Massive battles against 1,000+ aliens
  • Retro arcade-style graphics
  • One-handed controls
  • Unlimited upgrades and customization
  • Epic boss battles
  • Roguelite elements with changing weapon combinations
  • Challenging retro-style difficulty
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Extreme Difficulty Shooting Survivor: COSMO PANIC In a distant corner of the galaxy lies a forgotten planet, FUNPARE. A peaceful world filled with smiles and joy, suddenly threatened by an invasion of ruthless aliens! Silent and unstoppable, these unknown enemies bring only destruction, and the FUNPAREANS face despair. But hope is not lost. A nameless FUNPAREAN rises, piloting an ancient combat machine sealed deep within an underground sanctuary. With courage in hand and hope in heart... they fight back against the alien hordes and defend the fate of FUNPARE! Game Features: - Shooting Survivor × Roguelite: Engage in massive battles against over 1,000 alien enemies at once! - Retro arcade-style graphics: Enjoy the nostalgic and thrilling dot-style visuals. - One-handed controls: Easy to pick up and play anywhere, anytime. - Unlimited upgrades and customization: Strengthen your ship and planet to build your ultimate combat force. - Epic boss battles: Face giant alien bosses that test your strategy and reflexes. - Roguelite elements: Tackle each stage with ever-changing weapon combinations for endless replayability. - Challenging retro-style difficulty: Tough, satisfying stages designed for players who love a real challenge—think you can handle it? On this peaceful, untroubled planet, a nameless hero rises— Hop into the cockpit and join the fight to save Funpare from the alien menace!

Screenshots

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop4 screens
COSMO PANIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: COSMO PANIC at weekly against Things That Go Bump by Tinybop's every 5 months. Things That Go Bump by Tinybop's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 47%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Things That Go Bump by Tinybop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months and COSMO PANIC sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Things That Go Bump by Tinybop against 4.4 for COSMO PANIC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 69 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Things That Go Bump by Tinybop's written reviews are positive against 47% of COSMO PANIC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop ships an update every 5 months, COSMO PANIC weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Things That Go Bump by Tinybop versus COSMO PANIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThings That Go Bump by TinybopCOSMO PANIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (35 ratings) — better4.4 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews75.9% of reviews — better47.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3569 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size302 MB261 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinybop Inc.FUNDOSHI PARADE K.K.

Customer experience

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral13.8%
Negative10.3%

COSMO PANIC

All ratings69 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive47.2%
Neutral25.0%
Negative27.8%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Things That Go Bump by Tinybop

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Three Months$3.993 Months
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99
24 purchases

COSMO PANIC

One-time24
  • デイリーパック$0.99
  • ジェム80個$0.99
  • Hard 5 Bosses Defeated!!$1.99
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  • Normal 5 Bosses Defeated!!$1.99
  • ノーマル15ボス撃破記念!! チャンスパック$2.99
  • Beginner Pack$3.49
  • Mega Daily Pack$5.49
  • ジェム500個$5.99
  • Normal 10 Bosses Defeated!!$6.99
  • Unit Upgrade Pack$6.99
  • 30-Day Gem Pack$6.99
  • Money Boost 50$7.99
  • Mecha Slot Unlock Pack I$10.99
  • 10x Stone Pack$10.99
  • 広告非表示パック$11.49
  • ジェム1200個$11.49
  • Attack Power Stone Pack 2$11.99
  • Attack Power Stone Pack 3$11.99
  • PremiumPass:Hard$12.99
  • プレミアムパス(ノーマル)$12.99
  • Hard 15 Bosses Defeated!!$25.99
  • Money Boost 150$26.99
  • Mecha Slot Unlock Pack III$38.99
  • ジェム14000個$111.99

Questions

Is Things That Go Bump by Tinybop free?
Things That Go Bump by Tinybop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is COSMO PANIC free?
COSMO PANIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Things That Go Bump by Tinybop or COSMO PANIC?
Things That Go Bump by Tinybop is rated higher. Things That Go Bump by Tinybop averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while COSMO PANIC averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.
Do Things That Go Bump by Tinybop or COSMO PANIC have ads?
Neither Things That Go Bump by Tinybop nor COSMO PANIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Things That Go Bump by Tinybop or COSMO PANIC?
Things That Go Bump by Tinybop ships an update every 5 months, and COSMO PANIC weekly. Most recently, Things That Go Bump by Tinybop was updated on September 19, 2026 and COSMO PANIC on September 20, 2026.

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