Comparison

Pataphysics vs Sharp

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

Head to head
About

Pataphysics

Features
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The Ultimate Pixel Side-Scrolling Action RPG! Dive into a beautifully crafted pixel world filled with exciting battles, powerful weapons, and countless skills to master. With intuitive controls, enjoy the thrill of an epic adventure anywhere, anytime. Game Features Dynamic Combat and Growth System Conquer challenging stages, grow your character, and upgrade your weapons. Defeat powerful bosses and collect legendary equipment! Diverse Weapons and Stunning Skills Choose from swords, bows, magic, and more to suit your playstyle. Dominate the battlefield with visually stunning skills! Charming Pixel Art Style Explore a fantasy world brought to life with adorable and detailed pixel graphics. Every stage offers unique environments and enemies to discover. Addictive Stage Progression Battle through over 100 stages of increasing difficulty! Test your limits in endless modes and enjoy various in-game events. Engaging Story and Unique Characters Join a cast of quirky heroes on a journey to defeat evil and restore peace to the land. Start your adventure now and create your very own hero! Experience thrilling action and captivating storytelling in an enchanting pixel world. Share your progress with friends and compete to become the ultimate warrior! The fun is at your fingertipsโ€”download now!

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Sharp

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Dive into SHARP, a fast-paced and stylish rogue-like action mobile game. You play as a tiny knight wielding a gigantic sword, fighting hordes of creatures in a low-poly dark fantasy world. Control the sword as it spins around the hero to strike in every direction. Use your phoneโ€™s gyroscope to move the knight left and right.

Screenshots

Pataphysics4 screens
Sharp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sharp at none against Pataphysics's 10. Pataphysics's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pataphysics sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Sharp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Pataphysics versus Sharp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPataphysicsSharp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size113 MB56 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developerho seok BangJean Lionel Darie

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Pataphysics

One-time10
  • GEM 0$0.79
  • SKIN 1$0.99
  • PET 1$0.99
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  • PET 2$4.99
  • GEM 2$7.99
  • GEM 3$23.99
  • GEM 4$39.99
  • SKIN 2$49.99
  • GEM 5$79.99
  • PET 3$99.99
None

Sharp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pataphysics free?
Pataphysics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sharp free?
Sharp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pataphysics or Sharp have ads?
Sharp shows ads; Pataphysics does not.
Which is updated more often, Pataphysics or Sharp?
Pataphysics ships an update every 4 days, and Sharp every 4 days. Most recently, Pataphysics was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sharp on October 30, 2026.

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