# COSMO PANIC vs Dunkadillo

COSMO PANIC and Dunkadillo both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Dunkadillo's written reviews are positive against 47% of COSMO PANIC's. COSMO PANIC's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. COSMO PANIC sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and Dunkadillo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for COSMO PANIC against 4.5 for Dunkadillo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 69 and 55 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of COSMO PANIC's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dunkadillo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | COSMO PANIC | Dunkadillo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-panic/id6742480050/reviews) | **[4.5 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunkadillo/id6748931212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **69** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 47.2% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 261 MB | 420 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FUNDOSHI PARADE K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031838317) | [Thomas Young](https://appshunter.io/developer/866420356) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (24)**

| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |


### Dunkadillo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dunkadillo/id6748931212)

Embark on a platforming adventure as an armadillo who transforms into a basketball to rescue a kidnapped friend. Bounce through 50 stages, dodge obstacles, and collect trading cards to unlock new characters. Face off against bosses and enjoy a rad soundtrack in this unique rescue mission.

**Highlights:** Basketball armadillo transformation, 50 platforming stages, Unlockable characters, Collectible trading cards, Boss battles, Controller support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎶 Good music
- 🔝 Unique final boss theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls not showing up in level 35
- 🗣️ Lack of dialogue compared to other games

**Reported bugs**

- Controls not showing up in level 35

**Requested features**

- Non-linear levels with time limit enforcer enemies
- Roguelike elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is COSMO PANIC free?

COSMO PANIC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dunkadillo free?

Dunkadillo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, COSMO PANIC or Dunkadillo?

Dunkadillo is rated higher. COSMO PANIC averages 4.4 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while Dunkadillo averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.

### Do COSMO PANIC or Dunkadillo have ads?

Dunkadillo shows ads; COSMO PANIC does not.

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

COSMO PANIC ships an update weekly, and Dunkadillo weekly. Most recently, COSMO PANIC was updated on September 20, 2026 and Dunkadillo on September 23, 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.*