# Platform Panic vs Invaders... From Space!

The clearest difference is ads: Invaders... From Space! at none against Platform Panic's shown. Invaders... From Space! also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). Platform Panic's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 20). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Platform Panic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Invaders... From Space! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Platform Panic against 4.5 for Invaders... From Space!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Platform Panic has 124 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Platform Panic's written reviews are positive against 66% of Invaders... From Space!'s.

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, Invaders... From Space! every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platform Panic | Invaders... From Space! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform-panic/id940103464/reviews) | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaders-from-space/id1248028038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 65.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Frosty Pop](https://appshunter.io/developer/930758677) |

## 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


### Invaders... From Space!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaders-from-space/id1248028038)

Engage in intergalactic geography battles with this retro-inspired arcade game. Master geography and arcade skills across over 750 target locations in a unique 8-bit 3D environment. Experience intuitive touch controls and a nostalgic aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Intergalactic geography wars, 80's CRT screen aesthetic, Over 750 target locations, 8-bit-like 3D environment, Intuitive touch controls, 3D Touch support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platform Panic free?

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

### Is Invaders... From Space! free?

Invaders... From Space! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Platform Panic or Invaders... From Space!?

Platform Panic and Invaders... From Space! are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 124 and 20 ratings respectively.

### Do Platform Panic or Invaders... From Space! have ads?

Platform Panic shows ads; Invaders... From Space! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Platform Panic or Invaders... From Space!?

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, and Invaders... From Space! every 3 days. Most recently, Platform Panic was updated on October 9, 2026 and Invaders... From Space! on October 4, 2026.

---

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