# PANIC vs Stabfish.io RE

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PANIC | Stabfish.io RE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-ar-shooter/id6742031888/reviews)** | [4.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stabfishio-remaster/id6746701108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **364** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 575 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jadu AR, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435980753) | [Zytech AI Sdn Bhd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817981895) |

## What reviewers say

### PANIC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panic-ar-shooter/id6742031888)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Pack $.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent AR implementation
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🤔 Unfulfilled pre-order promises

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during tutorial
- Progression issues

**Requested features**

- Optimization for older devices
- Expanded content and levels


### Stabfish.io RE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stabfishio-remaster/id6746701108)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Master Pearls x400 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master Pearls x2100 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads +1000 Master Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| Master Pearls x4400 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Master Pearls x11200 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Master Pearls x30000 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Master Pearls x56000 | $99.99 | one-time |


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