Rat vs Egg vs Papyrus Underworld
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rat vs Egg
Control a rat to catch a falling egg. Ensure the rat's back touches the ground before the egg does to prevent it from breaking. A simple yet challenging game of timing and reflexes.
- Tap to turn the rat
- Catch falling eggs
- Prevent egg from hitting ground
- Rat's back must touch ground first
- Simple timing gameplay
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Tap to turn the Rat for holding the egg, don't let the egg contact ground when moving down, the Rat's back should contact ground first.
Papyrus Underworld
Guide ancient Egyptian figures through a vibrant afterlife arcade experience. Tap to jump over obstacles and collect Ankh to unlock bonus levels and reach eternal celebration. Immerse yourself in the artistry of hieroglyphics and papyrus.
- Tap and double tap to hop
- Collect 10,000 Ankh
- Unlock Tomb of Doom Bonus Level
- Navigate Temple to Underworld
- Ancient Egyptian graphic design
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Ancient Egyptians mummified and preserved their bodies because they believed they would one day live again. Return their Ka and breathe life back into these ancient characters so they can rise up, run, dance, and frolic again. All you have to do is play the game to give them another chance to live in this world. Marvel at the graphic design and craftsmanship of Egyptian hieroglyphics and hand painted papyrus. Doesn't it look like a platform game? It’s mind blowing to imagine they knew this day was coming, thousands and thousands of years ago. Amazing! The game play of Papyrus Underworld is simple enough. Tap and Double Tap to hop over obstacles so the Goddess Isis can lead Queen Nefertari to her never ending banquet in Eternity. Find the secret passage from the Temple into the Underworld while collecting 10,000 Ankh to unlock the Tomb of Doom Bonus Level. From there find your way to Eternity where the party never ends.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rat vs Egg at none against Papyrus Underworld's 1. Rat vs Egg also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 3). Papyrus Underworld's advantage is update cadence (every 20 months vs every 45 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Papyrus Underworld sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rat vs Egg asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Rat vs Egg against 5.0 for Papyrus Underworld. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rat vs Egg has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Rat vs Egg ships an update every 45 months, Papyrus Underworld every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rat vs Egg | Papyrus Underworld |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (17 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 45 months | Every 20 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Chau Hoang | Jay Moores |
Customer experience
Rat vs Egg
Papyrus Underworld
In-app purchases
Rat vs Egg
No in-app purchases
Papyrus Underworld
- Remove Ads$0.99
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