# Platform Panic vs Devolver Tumble Time

The clearest difference is update cadence: Devolver Tumble Time at fortnightly against Platform Panic's every 4 months. Devolver Tumble Time also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (923 vs 124). Platform Panic's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 56%). 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 Devolver Tumble Time sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Devolver Tumble Time holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Devolver Tumble Time has 923 ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Platform Panic's written reviews are positive against 56% of Devolver Tumble Time's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, Devolver Tumble Time fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platform Panic | Devolver Tumble Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform-panic/id940103464/reviews) | **[4.7 (923 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devolver-tumble-time/id1548945671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **923** |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Devolver](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## 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


### Devolver Tumble Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/devolver-tumble-time/id1548945671)

Engage in physics-based puzzle matching with characters from popular Devolver Digital games. Clear adorable heads, unleash special abilities, and create chain reactions. Unlock new characters and compete in daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzle matching, Collectible characters, Character special abilities, Daily challenges, Unlockable content, Virtual currency

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beat the Boss | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Apples | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Socks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Donuts | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Flowers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Socks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 650 Apples | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Donuts | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650 Flowers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 999 years of unlimited hearts | $2.99 | one-time |
| New User Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Donuts | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Flowers | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Apples | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Deal! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and art style
- 🎨 Good parody of mobile games
- 🎶 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Unclear objectives and mechanics
- ⏱️ Short time limits and lives system
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Timers and challenges not working properly after level 300
- Crashes and freezes during ads
- Inconsistent performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- More characters from Devolver's other games
- Endless mode or additional gameplay modes
- Improved progression and less grindy systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platform Panic free?

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

### Is Devolver Tumble Time free?

Devolver Tumble Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Platform Panic or Devolver Tumble Time?

Devolver Tumble Time is rated higher. Platform Panic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Devolver Tumble Time averages 4.7 from 923 ratings.

### Do Platform Panic or Devolver Tumble Time have ads?

Both Platform Panic and Devolver Tumble Time show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Platform Panic or Devolver Tumble Time?

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, and Devolver Tumble Time fortnightly. Most recently, Platform Panic was updated on October 19, 2026 and Devolver Tumble Time on October 16, 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.*