Comparison

Platform Panic vs DWARF®

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

DWARF®

Embark on a kinetic stargazing adventure where physical movement is your key to victory. Compete in fast-paced, arcade-style challenges that get you on your feet and into the cosmos. Enjoy a fun, fair, and fresh experience with transparent pricing and no ads.

Highlights
  • Physical gameplay mechanics
  • Arcade-style challenges
  • Kinetic mobile gaming
  • Retro cosmic aesthetic
  • No ads or aggressive monetization
  • Transparent pricing
Features
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Embark on a kinetic stargazing adventure with DWARF, a groundbreaking mobile game where movement is your key to victory! Compete in fast-paced, arcade-style challenges that will get you on your feet and into the cosmos. Key Features: • Physical Gameplay: Forget button mashing! Move your body and your device to tilt, twist, turn, and track stars. • Retro Vibes: Immerse yourself in a beautiful arcade universe filled with constellations and cosmic sound effects. • Unique Kinetic Mechanics: DWARF introduces ‘kinetic mobile gaming,’ where physics drives your gameplay, making every move surprisingly rewarding. • Fun, Fair, and Fresh: No frustrating ads or aggressive monetization. Just pure fun as you compete for glory among the stars. Plus, transparent pricing. Why Play DWARF? Whether you’re looking to challenge yourself, connect with friends, or simply have fun, DWARF delivers a unique experience that gets your body moving while keeping you entertained.  Reach for the stars and discover the joy of kinetic gaming today!

Screenshots

Platform Panic4 screens
DWARF®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DWARF® at 5.0 against Platform Panic's 4.5. DWARF® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Platform Panic's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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 DWARF® sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DWARF® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Platform Panic has 124 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Platform Panic versus DWARF®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatform PanicDWARF®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (124 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings124 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB218 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNitromeJubileague Inc.

Customer experience

Platform Panic

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

DWARF®

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

DWARF®

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
Show 1 more
  • 5000 coins$3.99
1 purchases

DWARF®

One-time1
  • DWARF Unlimited Version$0.99

Questions

Is Platform Panic free?
Platform Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DWARF® free?
DWARF® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Platform Panic or DWARF®?
DWARF® is rated higher. Platform Panic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while DWARF® averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Platform Panic or DWARF® have ads?
Platform Panic shows ads; DWARF® does not.

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