# Ponchorado vs COSMO PANIC

The clearest difference is ads: COSMO PANIC at none against Ponchorado's shown. COSMO PANIC also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Ponchorado's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 47%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ponchorado sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and COSMO PANIC sells 27 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Ponchorado against 4.4 for COSMO PANIC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 69 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Ponchorado's written reviews are positive against 47% of COSMO PANIC's.

Ponchorado ships an update every 3 weeks, COSMO PANIC weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ponchorado | COSMO PANIC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponchorado/id6741517250/reviews) | **[4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-panic/id6742480050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 47.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 223 MB | 261 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [seal Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/642364002) | [FUNDOSHI PARADE K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031838317) |

## What reviewers say

### Ponchorado

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ponchorado/id6741517250)

Experience a satirical Wild West survival-action game with roguelite elements. Play as a forgotten stuntman in a 1930s cartoon-style movie set, battling through chaos to achieve recognition and win a prestigious award.

**Highlights:** Satirical Wild West setting, Roguelite survival-action gameplay, 1930s cartoon art style, Battle through movie ruins, Defeat ten Gatekeeper Bosses, Compete for the BOSSCAR award

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money Package S | $2.99 | one-time |
| Money Package M | $8.99 | one-time |
| Money Package L | $14.99 | one-time |


### COSMO PANIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-panic/id6742480050)

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

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| デイリーパック | $0.99 | one-time |
| ジェム80個 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hard 5 Bosses Defeated!! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Normal 5 Bosses Defeated!! | $1.99 | one-time |
| ノーマル15ボス撃破記念!! チャンスパック | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $3.49 | one-time |
| Mega Daily Pack | $5.49 | one-time |
| ジェム500個 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Normal 10 Bosses Defeated!! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unit Upgrade Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Gem Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Money Boost 50 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Unit Weapon Upgrade Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mecha Slot Unlock Pack I | $10.99 | one-time |
| 10x Stone Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| 広告非表示パック | $11.49 | one-time |
| ジェム1200個 | $11.49 | one-time |
| Attack Power Stone Pack 2 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Attack Power Stone Pack 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| PremiumPass:Hard | $12.99 | one-time |
| プレミアムパス(ノーマル) | $12.99 | one-time |
| Planet Upgrade Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 11x Mech Pack | $21.99 | one-time |
| Hard 15 Bosses Defeated!! | $25.99 | one-time |
| Money Boost 150 | $26.99 | one-time |
| Mecha Slot Unlock Pack III | $38.99 | one-time |
| ジェム14000個 | $111.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ponchorado free?

Ponchorado 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, Ponchorado or COSMO PANIC?

COSMO PANIC is rated higher. Ponchorado averages 4.3 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while COSMO PANIC averages 4.4 from 69 ratings.

### Do Ponchorado or COSMO PANIC have ads?

Ponchorado shows ads; COSMO PANIC does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ponchorado or COSMO PANIC?

Ponchorado ships an update every 3 weeks, and COSMO PANIC weekly. Most recently, Ponchorado was updated on October 16, 2026 and COSMO PANIC on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*