# Platform Panic vs Nono Islands

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nono Islands at every 3 weeks against Platform Panic's every 4 months. Nono Islands also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 124) and review sentiment (80% vs 69%). Platform Panic's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Platform Panic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Nono Islands sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nono Islands holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nono Islands has 6.2K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Platform Panic's written reviews are positive against 80% of Nono Islands's.

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, Nono Islands every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Platform Panic | Nono Islands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/platform-panic/id940103464/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nono-islands/id988752315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) |

## 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


### Nono Islands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nono-islands/id988752315)

Embark on a treasure hunt across mysterious islands filled with ancient riches. Navigate treacherous paths, overcome formidable guardians like spiders and sharks, and evade deadly traps including spikes and sawblades.

**Highlights:** Treasure hunting expedition, Island exploration, Enemy encounters, Trap avoidance, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 5 tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all checkpoints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique 3D graphics
- 👍 Fun and challenging gameplay
- 🎉 Nostalgic childhood game
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging
- 💰 No in-app purchases required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🕹️ Controls could be improved
- 🕰️ Long wait times for retries
- 🔍 Difficulty spikes in later levels

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Levels not loading properly
- High scores not saving correctly

**Requested features**

- More levels and islands
- Ability to play with friends
- Additional playable characters
- Checkpoint system improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Platform Panic free?

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

### Is Nono Islands free?

Nono Islands is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Platform Panic or Nono Islands?

Nono Islands is rated higher. Platform Panic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Nono Islands averages 4.7 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Platform Panic or Nono Islands have ads?

Both Platform Panic and Nono Islands show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Platform Panic or Nono Islands?

Platform Panic ships an update every 4 months, and Nono Islands every 3 weeks. Most recently, Platform Panic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Nono Islands on October 29, 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.*