Comparison

Planet Quest vs BackSlap

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

Head to head
About

Planet Quest

A new rhythm game where you tap to the beat of diverse music. Unlock new songs and climb leaderboards to become a master. Enjoy endless levels and music with a unique old-school sound tracker.

Highlights
  • Single-tap gameplay
  • Unlock new songs
  • Endless levels and music
  • Weekly high scores
  • Original music
Features
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Download Planet QUEST for free now! Planet QUEST is a brand new rhythm game you’ll never want to put down. Do you want to see rabbits dancing with giraffes to some bangin’ beats? Then this game is for you! Tap on the rhythm, climb the leaderboard and become the master of the universe. Is that not enough information for you!? Then check out these super professional bullet points: - Easy single-tap gameplay for short games or long stints. - Easy and fun to play, yet challenging to fully master. - Unlock new songs by playing like a boss. - Endless levels, endless music. - Old school homemade music tracker for optimal fun. - More than an hour of original and diverse music, with the potential for an infinite amount more! - Weekly high score. - Players who are #1 on the leaderboard unlock the ad-free version of the game! - Completely free to play Tap and get it free NOW!!! @outofthebit

About

BackSlap

A quirky music rhythm game with simple one-finger controls. Enjoy endless fun with over 80 free songs featuring humorous themes like back slapping and panda karaoke. Tap to the beat and aim for high scores based on your accuracy.

Highlights
  • One-finger controls
  • Over 80 free songs
  • Quirky themes
  • Rhythm-based tapping
  • Score ranking based on accuracy
Features
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One Finger Easy, Rhythm Nonstop! Quirky Theme, Endless Fun! "BACK SLAP" is a quirky music rhythm game that features single-finger controls, themed around funny elements like back slapping, panda karaoke, and sea otter shell smashing. With over 80 free songs, it offers players a relaxed and enjoyable gaming experience. In the game, players simply need to tap anywhere on the screen according to the music rhythm. When the music ends, the system will determine the score based on accuracy and provide a ranking.

Screenshots

Planet Quest4 screens
BackSlap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BackSlap at every 10 days against Planet Quest's every 5 months. Planet Quest's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (97% vs 84%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Planet Quest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BackSlap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Planet Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 301 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of Planet Quest's written reviews are positive against 84% of BackSlap's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planet Quest ships an update every 5 months, BackSlap every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Planet Quest versus BackSlap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet QuestBackSlap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (301 ratings) — better4.6 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews96.8% of reviews — better84.4% of reviews
Number of ratings301 — better71
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB319 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperOutOfTheBit LtdDotoyou Games

Customer experience

Planet Quest

All ratings301 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews1,011 reviews
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.5%

BackSlap

All ratings71 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral12.5%
Negative3.1%

User reviews

Planet Quest

From 301 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎶 Great music and rhythms
  • 🎨 Colorful and quirky visuals
  • 💰 Good value for free app with optional ad removal

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues and crashes
  • 🔍 Lack of instructions or tutorial
  • 🌺 Frustrating flower obstacles
  • 📺 Too many ads before some levels

BackSlap

From 71 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Cute and appealing art style
  • 🎶 Great music and rhythm
  • 👍 Easy to learn and play
  • 💡 Creative concept (massaging/rhythm game)
  • ✨ Smooth gameplay and visuals

Room to improve

  • 😩 Songs can be too long
  • 😴 Gameplay can be monotonous/hypnotic
  • ✋ Gameplay can cause hand cramps
  • 📉 Lack of challenge in higher difficulties
  • 🔊 Audio issues (failure/no music)

Bugs and requests

Planet Quest

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unresponsive controls at times
  • Compatibility issues on older devices
  • Visuals causing motion sickness for some

Requested features

4 requests
  • More music levels and planets
  • Difficulty settings or modes
  • Ability to import custom music
  • Pause/resume functionality

BackSlap

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Audio failure
  • Crashing when trying to watch ads
  • Scores not updating after achieving SSS
  • No music playing
  • Imported songs not playable
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  • Audio not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • More animal series or new songs
  • Tasks or events for rewards
  • Customizable button skins
  • Option for dual-key (left/right)
  • More varied melodies and譜面 (charts)
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  • Different gameplay mechanics (e.g., slides)
  • More challenging譜面 for higher difficulties
  • Fix bug with score not updating after SSS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Planet Quest

One-time1
  • Ads Free Planet Quest$0.99
1 purchases

BackSlap

One-time1
  • Slap Master$7.99

Questions

Is Planet Quest free?
Planet Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackSlap free?
BackSlap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planet Quest or BackSlap?
Planet Quest is rated higher. Planet Quest averages 4.8 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while BackSlap averages 4.6 from 71 ratings.
Do Planet Quest or BackSlap have ads?
Both Planet Quest and BackSlap show ads.
Which is updated more often, Planet Quest or BackSlap?
Planet Quest ships an update every 5 months, and BackSlap every 10 days. Most recently, Planet Quest was updated on October 2, 2026 and BackSlap on October 3, 2026.

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