# Switchy Sides vs Pop Down

The clearest difference is rating: Pop Down at 4.7 against Switchy Sides's 4.3. Switchy Sides's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 9.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Switchy Sides sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pop Down sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pop Down holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Switchy Sides has 61 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Switchy Sides ships an update every 5 weeks, Pop Down every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Switchy Sides | Pop Down |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchy-sides/id1124073720/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-down/id1446858729/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tastypill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022434729) | [ArmNomads LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125336041) |

## What reviewers say

### Switchy Sides

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchy-sides/id1124073720)

Test your reflexes and accuracy in this fast-paced avoidance game. Tap to switch sides and dodge obstacles, collecting stars to unlock new characters. With challenging levels and an endless mode, you might find yourself hopelessly addicted.

**Highlights:** Tap to switch sides, Avoid obstacles, Collect stars, Unlock special characters, 52 challenging levels, Endless play mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Pop Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-down/id1446858729)

Control a falling object, popping balloons as you descend. Avoid obstacles to prevent being burned and reach the finish line. Choose your playstyle, from slow and precise to fast and risky, to progress through increasingly challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Balloon popping gameplay, Obstacle avoidance, Adjustable play speed, Level progression, High score chasing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Switchy Sides free?

Switchy Sides is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pop Down free?

Pop Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Switchy Sides or Pop Down?

Pop Down is rated higher. Switchy Sides averages 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Pop Down averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Switchy Sides or Pop Down have ads?

Neither Switchy Sides nor Pop Down shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Switchy Sides or Pop Down?

Switchy Sides ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pop Down every 2 months. Most recently, Switchy Sides was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pop Down on November 2, 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.*