Comparison

PANIC vs Stabfish.io RE

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

Head to head
About

PANIC

Engage in augmented reality combat against monsters that appear in your real world. Explore a city under siege, upgrade your weapons and gear, and rescue your pets. Experience a narrative that adapts to your performance.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality combat
  • Wave-based monster encounters
  • 30 surreal Incidents
  • Gun and gear upgrades
  • Mutated pet upgrades
  • Adaptive narration
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PANIC is a wave-based AR shooter set in Neo Jadu, a city collapsing under the effects of the Bloom—a mysterious energy that’s warping plants and creating monsters. Aliens are here to harvest it. A megacorp is trying to weaponize it. And you? You’re just trying to get your frog back. • Augmented Reality combat — enemies spawn in your real world • 30 surreal Incidents across 4 districts, from Frog Food Factories to Sunken Ruins full of cactus monsters • Upgrade your guns, gear, health, and mutated pets • Narration that tracks your wins and your humiliation • Face Bloom-twisted zombies, drones, orchids, beasts—and things with way too many teeth • Rescue Squish. Follow Void. Find Spitfire. Don’t get converted into an intern.

About

Stabfish.io RE

Control a weaponized fish in fast-paced underwater battles. Eliminate enemies to grow your weapon and power, unlock unique fish and weapons, and customize your look to dominate the ocean depths. Enjoy quick, exciting gameplay perfect for any play session.

Highlights
  • Weaponized fish combat
  • Grow weapon by eliminating enemies
  • Unlock 60 distinct stabfishes
  • Choose from 6 unique weapons
  • Hundreds of collectible decorations
  • Quick and exciting gameplay
Features
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Take control of a fierce, weaponized fish and dive into action-packed underwater battles. Outsmart and outstab anything that swims your way in this fast-paced ocean brawler. STAB TO GROW STRONGER Eliminate enemies to extend your weapon and boost your power. The longer your weapon, the more dangerous you become. UNLOCK 60 DISTINCT STABFISHES Each fish comes with its own traits and feel. Try them all to discover your favorites and dominate the depths your way. CHOOSE FROM 6 UNIQUE WEAPONS Whether it’s a trident, chainsaw, or lightning rod—every weapon has its own advantages. Experiment to find your ultimate combo. COLLECT HUNDREDS OF DECORATIONS Customize your fish with a wide and growing variety of decorations. Show off your personal style as you conquer the sea. QUICK AND EXCITING GAMEPLAY Jump in anytime for smooth, satisfying action—perfect for short bursts or longer play sessions. Whether you're collecting, competing, or just having fun, Stabfish.io RE:MASTER delivers a fresh and thrilling underwater adventure every time you dive in.

Screenshots

PANIC4 screens
Stabfish.io RE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PANIC at none against Stabfish.io RE's shown. PANIC also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 50%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Stabfish.io RE's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. PANIC sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Stabfish.io RE sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PANIC holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PANIC has 364 ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PANIC's written reviews are positive against 50% of Stabfish.io RE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PANIC ships an update every 2 days, Stabfish.io RE every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PANIC versus Stabfish.io RE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPANICStabfish.io RE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (364 ratings) — better4.6 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings364 — better50
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size575 MB236 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperJadu AR, Inc.Zytech AI Sdn Bhd

Customer experience

PANIC

All ratings364 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.6%

Stabfish.io RE

All ratings50 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

PANIC

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes during tutorial
  • Progression issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • Optimization for older devices
  • Expanded content and levels

Stabfish.io RE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

PANIC

One-time7
  • Gift Pack $.99$0.99
  • Gift Pack $2.99$2.99
  • Gift Pack $4.99$4.99
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  • Gift Pack $9.99$9.99
  • Gift Pack $14.99$14.99
  • Gift Pack $19.99$19.99
  • Gift Pack $49.99$49.99
7 purchases

Stabfish.io RE

One-time7
  • Master Pearls x400$0.99
  • Master Pearls x2100$4.99
  • No Ads +1000 Master Pearls$4.99
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  • Master Pearls x4400$9.99
  • Master Pearls x11200$24.99
  • Master Pearls x30000$59.99
  • Master Pearls x56000$99.99

Questions

Is PANIC free?
PANIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stabfish.io RE free?
Stabfish.io RE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PANIC or Stabfish.io RE?
PANIC is rated higher. PANIC averages 4.9 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Stabfish.io RE averages 4.6 from 50 ratings.
Do PANIC or Stabfish.io RE have ads?
Stabfish.io RE shows ads; PANIC does not.
Which is updated more often, PANIC or Stabfish.io RE?
PANIC ships an update every 2 days, and Stabfish.io RE every 5 days. Most recently, PANIC was updated on September 22, 2026 and Stabfish.io RE on September 12, 2026.

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