# Lastronaut vs PPKP

The clearest difference is ads: Lastronaut at none against PPKP's shown. Lastronaut also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). PPKP's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 277) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lastronaut sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PPKP sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PPKP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPKP has 23K ratings behind it against 277, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Lastronaut's written reviews are positive against 95% of PPKP's.

Lastronaut ships an update every 10 days, PPKP monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lastronaut | PPKP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastronaut/id805839157/reviews) | **[4.9 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppkp/id1151287237/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 277 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Darrin Henein](https://appshunter.io/developer/805839160) | [SHIMADA TOSHIHIRO](https://appshunter.io/developer/909988166) |

## What reviewers say

### Lastronaut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lastronaut/id805839157)

Embark on an adrenaline-fueled dash for survival in this endless runner. Blast through a machine army with a variety of weapons, dodge obstacles, and reach the last rocket ship to escape a dying Earth. Features stunning pixel art, chaotic action, and global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Infinite gameplay, Variety of weapons, Hand-crafted artwork and animations, Chaotic action with slow-motion effects, Local gameplay stats, Global leaderboards, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Suit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ultraviolet Suit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Space Suit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dino Suit | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🎶 Great soundtrack
- 🆓 Free with no ads or IAPs
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤖 Lack of enemy/level variety
- 🕰️ Overuse of slow-motion effects
- 🔇 No option to mute sound

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Leaderboard/stats issues

**Requested features**

- Unlockable skins/characters
- Weapon/ability upgrades
- Progression system with levels/challenges
- More diverse environments


### PPKP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppkp/id1151287237)

Become a hero and rebuild a city under attack by monsters. Smash cars for materials, train in martial arts, and upgrade your abilities in the lab to defeat your foes and restore order.

**Highlights:** Smash cars for building materials, Replenish strength and boost combos, Learn martial arts and upgrade dojo, Acquire power-ups and special goggles, Receive hints from city inhabitants

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600Gem | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000Gem | $40.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Simple and fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Satisfying combat system
- 🎨 Charming pixel art style
- 🕰️ Addictive and engaging
- 🔍 Encourages exploration and discovery

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💎 Gems/premium currency hard to obtain
- ⛽ Restrictive energy/gas system
- 🤖 Lack of explanations/tutorials
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay at later stages

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional button/control responsiveness issues
- Game freezing/crashing on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn premium currency
- Ability to save/restore progress across devices
- Additional gameplay modes (boss rush, multiplayer, etc.)
- More customization options for the protagonist


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lastronaut free?

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

### Is PPKP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lastronaut or PPKP?

PPKP is rated higher. Lastronaut averages 4.6 out of 5 from 277 ratings, while PPKP averages 4.9 from 23K ratings.

### Do Lastronaut or PPKP have ads?

PPKP shows ads; Lastronaut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lastronaut or PPKP?

Lastronaut ships an update every 10 days, and PPKP monthly. Most recently, Lastronaut was updated on October 15, 2026 and PPKP on October 17, 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.*