# Platform Panic vs Swinging Stupendo

The clearest difference is ads: Swinging Stupendo at none against Platform Panic's shown. Swinging Stupendo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 69%). On price, rating, 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 Swinging Stupendo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Platform Panic against 4.6 for Swinging Stupendo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swinging Stupendo has 626 ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Platform Panic's written reviews are positive against 79% of Swinging Stupendo's.

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, Swinging Stupendo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platform Panic | Swinging Stupendo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform-panic/id940103464/reviews) | **[4.6 (626 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swinging-stupendo/id943934967/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **626** |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Bite Size Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/912347255) |

## 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


### Swinging Stupendo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swinging-stupendo/id943934967)

Experience thrilling grapple-based gameplay as a daring acrobat performing spectacular stunts. Avoid shocking electrodes while aiming for a high score and dominating leaderboards. Enjoy daily challenges and endless random courses.

**Highlights:** Defy physics with spectacular stunts, Addictive one-touch gameplay, Daily challenge levels, Random grapple courses, Automatic gameplay recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great aesthetics and music
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Frequent ads can be intrusive
- 🕹️ Gameplay can feel repetitive over time
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- High score resets when exiting the game
- Compatibility issues on older devices
- Inconsistent performance on some devices

**Requested features**

- Customizable characters and outfits
- Additional game modes or obstacles
- Ability to save and restore high scores
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platform Panic free?

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

### Is Swinging Stupendo free?

Swinging Stupendo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Platform Panic or Swinging Stupendo?

Swinging Stupendo is rated higher. Platform Panic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Swinging Stupendo averages 4.6 from 626 ratings.

### Do Platform Panic or Swinging Stupendo have ads?

Platform Panic shows ads; Swinging Stupendo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Platform Panic or Swinging Stupendo?

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, and Swinging Stupendo weekly. Most recently, Platform Panic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Swinging Stupendo on October 26, 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.*