Comparison

Platform Panic vs Smashy Duo

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

Head to head
About

Platform Panic

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
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Platform game heroes through the ages have been abducted! Pit them against each other in order to settle, once and for all, which one is the best! • Can you unlock them all and become king of the leaderboard? • Endlessly addictive, procedurally generated retro platformer! • Super simple controls. Swipe left, right & up is all you need to move around. • Pumping chiptune music by Eirik Suhrke, composer of Ridiculous Fishing and Super Crate Box. • Cutting edge retro pixel graphics! Important Message for Parents This game may include: - Direct links to social networking websites that are intended for an audience over the age of 13. - Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. - In-app purchases. - Advertising of Nitrome products.

About

Smashy Duo

Control two heroes simultaneously in this fast-paced arcade game to defeat monsters. Unlock over 100 unique heroes and utilize power-ups to enhance the challenging gameplay. Enjoy engaging story and campaign modes with boss fights.

Highlights
  • Dual hero control
  • Over 100 unlockable heroes
  • 5 unique power-ups
  • Engaging Story Mode
  • Campaign Mode with 50 levels
  • Boss fights
Features
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Smashy Duo is an unique fast-paced arcade action game where you control 2 Heroes to hit as many monsters before one of them was knocked off from the stage. Smashy Duo features a simple tap control where anyone can easily pick up and play without going through complex tutorials. Over 100 Heroes to be unlocked where everyone has their own unique appearance and sound effect. Additionally, Smashy Duo includes 5 unique Power-Ups to enhance the excitement that lies in every single match that you play. Be warned that this could be one of the most addictive games of all time. Feature Highlights: - Fast-paced, action-packed, unique, and challenging gameplay experience - Intuitive and simplest tap control - Engaging Story Mode - Campaign Mode with 50 levels of challenge - Intense yet satisfying Boss Fight - Over 100 Heroes to be unlocked - 5 upgradable Power-Ups - Different sets of Monsters and Stages to be unlocked - Stunning soundtrack and effect - Game Center Achievements Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter to get the latest development news from us! fb.com/bigfrostgames twitter.com/bigfrostgames

Screenshots

Platform Panic4 screens
Smashy Duo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smashy Duo at 94% against Platform Panic's 69%. Smashy Duo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). 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. Platform Panic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Smashy Duo sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smashy Duo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smashy Duo has 1.2K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Platform Panic's written reviews are positive against 94% of Smashy Duo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, Smashy Duo every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Platform Panic versus Smashy Duo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatform PanicSmashy Duo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (124 ratings)4.8 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1241.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB322 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitromeBig Frost Games

Customer experience

Platform Panic

All ratings124 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative21.9%

Smashy Duo

All ratings1,231 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews224 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.7%

User reviews

Platform Panic

From 124 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Smashy Duo

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Childhood game
  • 👍 Great casual game
  • 👍 Not a money grab
  • 👍 Great game
  • 👍 Simple and fun

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🐛 Glitchy when registering input

Bugs and requests

Platform Panic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • More characters and abilities
  • Level editor and sharing
  • Difficulty settings
  • Cloud save support

Smashy Duo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Incompatible with some devices

Requested features

10 requests
  • More levels or new mechanics
  • Add bosses into endless mode
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Story mode with boss battles
  • Campaign mode
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  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to swap duos
  • Add Sans and Papyrus as a duo
  • Add more Star Wars characters
  • Option to remove screen shake

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Platform Panic

One-time4
  • 250 coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 1000 coins$1.99
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  • 5000 coins$3.99
8 purchases

Smashy Duo

One-time8
  • Pile of Coins$0.99
  • Limited Time Bundle$1.99
  • Coin Doubler$2.99
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  • Starter Bundle Original Price$3.99
  • Bag of Coins$4.99
  • Bag of Coins Original Price$7.99
  • Chest of Coins$9.99
  • Chest of Coins Original Price$19.99

Questions

Is Platform Panic free?
Platform Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smashy Duo free?
Smashy Duo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Platform Panic or Smashy Duo?
Smashy Duo is rated higher. Platform Panic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Smashy Duo averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Platform Panic or Smashy Duo have ads?
Both Platform Panic and Smashy Duo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Platform Panic or Smashy Duo?
Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, and Smashy Duo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Platform Panic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Smashy Duo on October 21, 2026.

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