Comparison

Platform Panic vs Alien Jump

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

Alien Jump

Features
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Perfect for ALL AGES! Jump into a family-friendly arcade adventure with Alien Jump! Master the simple two-button controls as you bounce through 8 challenging levels toward your spaceship on the moon. Collect power-ups, dodge dangerous bugs, and keep your 3 hearts safe as you climb higher and higher. Choose from multiple cool character skins and conquer each level by reaching 100% completion. A safe, fun gaming experience for everyone ages 3 and up! Simple to learn, entertaining to master - can you conquer all levels and make it to the moon?

Screenshots

Platform Panic4 screens
Alien Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Alien Jump at none against Platform Panic's shown. Alien Jump also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Alien Jump sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, Alien Jump every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Platform Panic versus Alien Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatform PanicAlien Jump
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (124 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings124 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitromeFilipe Merli

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

Alien Jump

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
1 purchases

Alien Jump

One-time1
  • Premium bundle$0.99

Questions

Is Platform Panic free?
Platform Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alien Jump free?
Alien Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Platform Panic or Alien Jump have ads?
Platform Panic shows ads; Alien Jump does not.
Which is updated more often, Platform Panic or Alien Jump?
Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, and Alien Jump every 9 days. Most recently, Platform Panic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Alien Jump on November 7, 2026.

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