Comparison

Platformus vs Game Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Platformus

Features
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Platformus — Keep the Balance, Make the Shot, Climb to the Top! The ball is rolling, the platform is shifting, and the basket is waiting for you! Platformus is a minimalist yet addictive balance game that puts your reflexes and control skills to the test. Your goal is simple: Keep the ball balanced on the platform and guide it into the basket. Features: Minimalist and modern design Compete with friends on the leaderboard Easy to play, hard to master — fun for all ages Get your balance right, make the perfect shot, and aim for the highest score! Platformus is free to play now!

About

Game Buddy

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Welcome to Game Buddy: Offline Games – your all-in-one game library! No internet required (play offline anytime!) Enjoy a collection of fun, addictive, and classic mini games in a single app. Whether you want to pass time, challenge yourself, or just relax, Game Buddy has something for everyone. Features: Multiple games in one app Simple and clean interface Easy to learn, hard to master games Regular updates with new games From puzzle games to classic strategy games, you’ll never get bored. Perfect for quick sessions or long playtimes. Download now and start playing instantly – no Wi-Fi needed! Game Buddy is your pocket-sized arcade.

Screenshots

Platformus2 screens
Game Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platformus at none against Game Buddy's 1. Platformus also leads on ads (none vs shown). Game Buddy's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Game Buddy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Platformus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platformus ships an update every 3 months, Game Buddy every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Platformus versus Game Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatformusGame Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerilyas YILMAZEMRE OZTURK

In-app purchases

None

Platformus

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Game Buddy

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.59

Questions

Is Platformus free?
Platformus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Game Buddy free?
Game Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Platformus or Game Buddy have ads?
Game Buddy shows ads; Platformus does not.
Which is updated more often, Platformus or Game Buddy?
Platformus ships an update every 3 months, and Game Buddy every 8 days. Most recently, Platformus was updated on October 25, 2026 and Game Buddy on November 5, 2026.

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