Comparison

Platform Panic vs Blobby's Quest

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

Blobby's Quest

Embark on a thrilling adventure guiding a round creature through a dark dungeon filled with traps and obstacles. This action-packed jump and run game offers easy controls for all ages and can be played offline.

Highlights
  • 2D platformer gameplay
  • Action-packed jump and run
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Easy and precise controls
  • Single-player experience
  • Offline play
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Blobby was once a normal, round creature living in a far-off land. One day, while playing in a field of colorful flowers, Blobby stumbled upon a mysterious portal that transported him to a dark dungeon filled with deadly traps and obstacles. In this action-packed jump and run game, it's up to you to guide Blobby through the treacherous dungeon and help him find his way back home! With easy and precise controls, even kids can enjoy the thrilling adventure of exploring dungeons and dodging deadly traps. Whether you're looking for a fun single-player experience or an offline game to pass the time, Blobby has got you covered. So why wait? Download Blobby's Quest now and embark on a thrilling adventure full of danger and excitement! - Categories: single player, offline games, jump and run, retro, platformer

Screenshots

Platform Panic4 screens
Blobby's Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blobby's Quest at none against Platform Panic's 4. Blobby's Quest also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Platform Panic's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (124 vs 22). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Blobby's Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Platform Panic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Platform Panic has 124 ratings behind it against 22, 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 65% of Blobby's Quest's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, Blobby's Quest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Platform Panic versus Blobby's Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatform PanicBlobby's Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (124 ratings) — better4.3 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings124 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB146 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNitromeMatthias von Rohr

Customer experience

Platform Panic

All ratings124 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews300 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative21.7%

Blobby's Quest

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative15.0%

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

Blobby's Quest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Blobby's Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Platform Panic free?
Platform Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blobby's Quest free?
Blobby's Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Platform Panic or Blobby's Quest?
Platform Panic is rated higher. Platform Panic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Blobby's Quest averages 4.3 from 22 ratings.
Do Platform Panic or Blobby's Quest have ads?
Both Platform Panic and Blobby's Quest show ads.
Which is updated more often, Platform Panic or Blobby's Quest?
Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, and Blobby's Quest every 2 weeks. Most recently, Platform Panic was updated on August 26, 2026 and Blobby's Quest on August 4, 2026.

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