# Platform Panic vs KurtMaster2D

The clearest difference is rating: KurtMaster2D at 5.0 against Platform Panic's 4.5. KurtMaster2D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Platform Panic's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 2). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Platform Panic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. KurtMaster2D asks for nothing beyond the download.

KurtMaster2D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Platform Panic has 124 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Platform Panic's written reviews are positive against 100% of KurtMaster2D's.

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, KurtMaster2D every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platform Panic | KurtMaster2D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform-panic/id940103464/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kurtmaster2d/id1015692678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 108 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Kurt Dekker](https://appshunter.io/developer/680019078) |

## What reviewers say

### Platform Panic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform-panic/id940103464)

Pit iconic platform game heroes against each other in a procedurally generated retro challenge. Master simple controls to climb the leaderboards and unlock all characters in this addictive pixel-art adventure.

**Highlights:** Hero battles, Leaderboard challenges, Procedurally generated levels, Simple swipe controls, Retro pixel graphics, Chiptune soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics
- 🎶 Great music
- 💎 Addictive and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Expensive upgrades
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🎮 Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Coins lost after using extra life
- Laser beams not functioning properly
- Falling through the floor and getting stuck
- Ads not removing after purchase

**Requested features**

- More characters and abilities
- Level editor and sharing
- Difficulty settings
- Cloud save support


### KurtMaster2D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kurtmaster2d/id1015692678)

Experience a curated collection of classic arcade games spanning decades, from the mid-80s to the present. New titles are continuously added to expand this anthology of retro gaming.

**Highlights:** Growing anthology of classic arcade games, Games from 1984-1986, Games from the 1990s, Games from the early 2000s, Modern game additions, Ongoing game additions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platform Panic free?

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

### Is KurtMaster2D free?

KurtMaster2D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Platform Panic or KurtMaster2D?

KurtMaster2D is rated higher. Platform Panic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while KurtMaster2D averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Platform Panic or KurtMaster2D have ads?

Platform Panic shows ads; KurtMaster2D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Platform Panic or KurtMaster2D?

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, and KurtMaster2D every 2 months. Most recently, Platform Panic was updated on October 2, 2026 and KurtMaster2D on October 2, 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.*