# Platform Panic vs Smashy Duo

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Platform Panic | Smashy Duo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform-panic/id940103464/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashy-duo/id1222275061/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 322 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Big Frost Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131422574) |

## 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


### Smashy Duo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smashy-duo/id1222275061)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle Original Price | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins Original Price | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Coins Original Price | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy when registering input

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Incompatible with some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels or new mechanics
- Add bosses into endless mode
- Multiplayer mode
- Story mode with boss battles
- Campaign mode


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*