# Pan vs Mekorama

The clearest difference is price: Mekorama at Free against Pan's $3.99. Mekorama also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (97% vs 62%). Pan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Mekorama is free to download; Pan costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mekorama holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mekorama has 8.9K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Pan's written reviews are positive against 97% of Mekorama's.

Pan ships an update every 2 days, Mekorama monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pan | Mekorama |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pan-pan/id926251842/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mekorama/id1079464948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **8.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 120 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Spelkraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/878590621) | [Fancade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770270328) |

## What reviewers say

### Pan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pan-pan/id926251842)

Embark on an open plain adventure focused on environmental storytelling and puzzle-solving. Explore a serene world with ambient soundscapes as you repair your spaceship to begin your journey home.

**Highlights:** Environmental narrative storytelling, Puzzle solving, Exploration, Ambient soundscapes, Spaceship repair, Pilgrimage home

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mekorama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mekorama/id1079464948)

Guide a small robot through 50 intricate mechanical dioramas to reach its home. Enjoy relaxing gameplay with charming robots and collect level cards. Create your own dioramas with the built-in maker.

**Highlights:** 50 mechanical dioramas, Relaxing gameplay, Charming robots, Collectible level cards, Diorama maker, Small install size

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎶 Relaxing and interactive music
- 💡 Ability to create and share custom levels
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited camera controls
- 💰 Hints locked behind paywall
- 🤔 Difficulty curve can be uneven

**Reported bugs**

- Robot getting stuck or falling off platforms
- Inconsistent QR code scanning for user levels
- Occasional crashes or performance issues

**Requested features**

- Expand level creation tools
- Add more block types and textures
- Improve AI robot behavior
- Implement a level rating/sharing system
- Allow free camera movement in creator mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pan free?

Pan costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mekorama free?

Mekorama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pan or Mekorama?

Mekorama is rated higher. Pan averages 3.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Mekorama averages 4.7 from 8.9K ratings.

### Do Pan or Mekorama have ads?

Mekorama shows ads; Pan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pan or Mekorama?

Pan ships an update every 2 days, and Mekorama monthly. Most recently, Pan was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mekorama on November 12, 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.*