Comparison

Platform Panic vs Maze Escape

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

Maze Escape

Features
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Lose yourself in a world of endless mazes with Maze Escape! The Labyrinth's Call is the ultimate maze adventure, where every step into the labyrinth pulls you deeper into a puzzle experience unlike any other. Get ready for an endless journey filled with thrilling twists, fun challenges, and the ultimate escape from madness! Every level in the game is a new maze adventure that never repeats, making each escape a fresh and thrilling puzzle to solve. With dynamic mazes that constantly shift and change, no two levels are ever the same. The madness of navigating these mazes will test your skills as you collect coins and potions to power up your abilities and outsmart the maze. The thrilling adventure is just beginning as you dive into the labyrinth, where puzzle become more complex, and the escape becomes more challenging. Encounter thrilling traps, face off against madness-inducing beasts, and uncover the secrets hidden within each maze. Every turn, every twist, every puzzle is designed to push you to the edge, making the escape all the more rewarding. The game isn't just about solving puzzle - It's about experiencing the ultimate maze adventure. The thrilling thrill of finding your way out of each maze is matched only by the fun of discovering new challenges, mastering puzzles, and embracing the madness that comes with every level. The maze is your playground, and the adventure is endless. Are you ready to take on the madness? With Maze Journey, you'll find fun in every corner of the maze, with thrilling puzzle and exciting adventures that will keep you hooked. The escape is never easy, but the journey through the maze is always worth it. Download Maze Escape now and embark on the most thrilling maze adventure of your life. Can you escape the labyrinth? --------------- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Platform Panic4 screens
Maze Escape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Maze Escape at none against Platform Panic's shown. Maze Escape also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Platform Panic's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Maze Escape sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, Maze Escape weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Platform Panic versus Maze Escape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatform PanicMaze Escape
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (124 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings124 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitromeThuy Nguyen

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

Maze Escape

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
6 purchases

Maze Escape

One-time6
  • Power Boost$0.99
  • Starter Boost$0.99
  • Master Boost$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Advanced Pack$1.49
  • Proficiency Pack$1.49
  • The Labyrinth's Call$1.99

Questions

Is Platform Panic free?
Platform Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Maze Escape free?
Maze Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Platform Panic or Maze Escape have ads?
Platform Panic shows ads; Maze Escape does not.
Which is updated more often, Platform Panic or Maze Escape?
Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, and Maze Escape weekly. Most recently, Platform Panic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Maze Escape on October 3, 2026.

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