# Strike the Planets! vs Pause the Scene

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Strike the Planets! at 79% against Pause the Scene's 8%. Strike the Planets! also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.1) and ratings volume (623 vs 39). Pause the Scene's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Strike the Planets! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strike the Planets! has 623 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Strike the Planets!'s written reviews are positive against 8% of Pause the Scene's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Strike the Planets! | Pause the Scene |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (623 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-the-planets/id864424257/reviews)** | [1.1 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-the-scene/id1560829159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **623** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) | [BooBoo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527042659) |

## What reviewers say

### Strike the Planets!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strike-the-planets/id864424257)

A casual arcade game where players tap to strike planets with maximum power. Crack planets to advance and compete for high scores on global leaderboards. Perfect for quick gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Tap to strike planets, Achieve high scores, Compete in world rankings, Simple one-minute gameplay, Crack planets to advance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive gameplay
- ⏱️ Great time killer/casual game
- 💰 No micro-transactions
- 📱 Simple one-tap mechanics
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Game-breaking bugs on first planet
- 📈 Difficulty spikes with larger planets
- 😴 Gets boring over time
- 📺 Excessive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently
- First planet mechanics don't work/won't crack
- Power bar doesn't increase properly
- Significant lag and performance issues
- App causes device slowdown and crashes

**Requested features**

- Sound effects (e.g., announcements at milestones)
- Character customization with colors
- Easier difficulty settings
- Improved game stability


### Pause the Scene

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-the-scene/id1560829159)

Become a hero by freezing time at critical moments to prevent disasters. You can also use this power for lighthearted pranks. Explore unique levels and earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Time freezing mechanic, Prevent dangerous incidents, Play pranks, Unique level designs, Multiple situations, Awesome rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Strike the Planets! free?

Strike the Planets! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pause the Scene free?

Pause the Scene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Strike the Planets! or Pause the Scene?

Strike the Planets! is rated higher. Strike the Planets! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 623 ratings, while Pause the Scene averages 1.1 from 39 ratings.

### Do Strike the Planets! or Pause the Scene have ads?

Strike the Planets! shows ads; Pause the Scene does not.

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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.*