Comparison

Phantolex vs Planet Tactics

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

Head to head
About

Phantolex

A unique word game where the objective is to avoid spelling a complete word. Players take turns adding letters, strategically using powers to outmaneuver opponents and progress through challenging, endless levels. Lose, and it's game over.

Highlights
  • Avoid spelling words
  • Turn-based letter adding
  • Strategic power-ups
  • Endless challenging levels
  • Unlock rewards
Features
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“Top 5 Games of the Week” – Pocket Gamer “Phantolex is smart, brain-teasing, [and] throws surprises” – Metro.co.uk "Best and freshest [word game] on iPhone” – Stuff.tv Phantolex is a rogue-like word game with a twist: the goal is to avoid spelling the word. Think of it like hot potato - you'll take turns adding letters, but don't be the one to finish the word. As you progress, you'll use powers and face tougher levels, but if you lose, it's game over! How to Play: - Build Words: Take turns against Casp adding letters and avoid being the one to complete a word. - Strategic Powers: Use powers like Letter Rewind, Bluff Stopper, and Word Connoisseur to gain an edge. - Endless Levels: Progress through increasingly challenging levels, unlock rewards, and win a run!

About

Planet Tactics

A minimalist strategy game set in space where players aim for planetary domination. It offers various game modes for quick challenges or longer strategic sessions, playable solo or against opponents.

Highlights
  • Minimalist strategy gameplay
  • Quick play sessions
  • Multiple game modes (Regular, Mini, Mega, Versus)
  • Solo challenge against AI
  • Free to play
Features
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Dive into the cosmos with Planet Tactics, a minimalist strategy game where quick thinking leads to planetary domination. Set in the vastness of outer space, your mission is to outmaneuver your opponent and claim every planet in the quadrant. Inspired by classic strategy games like Risk and Network Wars, Planet Tactics brings you a variety of game modes—Regular, Mini, Mega, and Versus—that keep the action fresh and fun. Whether you’re looking for a quick challenge or a longer strategic session, there’s a mode for you. Key Features: Minimalist Strategy: Simple to pick up, tough to master. Quick Play Sessions: Perfect for when you’ve got a few minutes to spare. Different Game Modes: Mix it up with Regular, Mini, Mega, and Versus. Solo Challenge: Go head-to-head with the computer. Free to Play: Jump in and start your galactic adventure today. Download Planet Tactics and start your journey to planetary domination!

Screenshots

Phantolex3 screens
Planet Tactics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phantolex at none against Planet Tactics's 1. Phantolex also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (84% vs 57%). Planet Tactics's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planet Tactics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Phantolex asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Phantolex holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phantolex has 100 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Phantolex's written reviews are positive against 57% of Planet Tactics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phantolex ships an update every 2 days, Planet Tactics fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Phantolex versus Planet Tactics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhantolexPlanet Tactics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (100 ratings) — better4.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings100 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyler GreenBeep Yeah!

Customer experience

Phantolex

All ratings97 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%

Planet Tactics

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Phantolex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Invalid word flagged as completed
  • False positive for invalid words
  • Win/Defeat bug on run completion
  • Ad not working to continue game

Requested features

7 requests
  • Multiplayer option (1v1)
  • Definitions for words
  • Portuguese version
  • Overrule game's word errors
  • More facial expressions for Casp
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  • Holiday themes for UI
  • Festive characters for holidays

Planet Tactics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Phantolex

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Planet Tactics

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$1.99

Questions

Is Phantolex free?
Phantolex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planet Tactics free?
Planet Tactics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Phantolex or Planet Tactics?
Phantolex is rated higher. Phantolex averages 4.7 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Planet Tactics averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Phantolex or Planet Tactics have ads?
Both Phantolex and Planet Tactics show ads.
Which is updated more often, Phantolex or Planet Tactics?
Phantolex ships an update every 2 days, and Planet Tactics fortnightly. Most recently, Phantolex was updated on October 22, 2026 and Planet Tactics on October 13, 2026.

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