# Row Row vs Flyboys

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Row Row at 3.8K against Flyboys's 73. Row Row also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Flyboys's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 33%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Row Row sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flyboys 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 — 4.3 for Row Row against 4.3 for Flyboys. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Row Row has 3.8K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Row Row's written reviews are positive against 45% of Flyboys's.

Row Row ships an update every 2 weeks, Flyboys weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Row Row | Flyboys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row-row/id1437780466/reviews)** | [4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyboys/id1616669569/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **45.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Part Time Monkey Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040083241) | [Flyboys Games s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616541838) |

## What reviewers say

### Row Row

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row-row/id1437780466)

Race down tropical rivers and white waters in various boats. Master paddling to climb leaderboards across 20 challenging levels with unique themes and unlockable watercraft. Play with friends and learn from others' replays.

**Highlights:** Intuitive controls, Multiplayer with friends, 20 challenging levels, Multiple boat types, Global leaderboards, View other players' replays, iCloud backups

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 👍 Fun and exciting
- 👍 Cute and fun
- 👍 Satisfying controls and gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤯 Frustrating controls and mechanics
- 🤔 Counterintuitive kayak controls

**Reported bugs**

- Levels getting stuck or not progressing
- Inconsistent or reversed control inputs
- Graphical issues and camera problems
- Ads not removed even after purchase

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to customize boats and characters
- Multiplayer and leaderboard features
- Option to invert or adjust controls
- Reduce frequency and length of ads


### Flyboys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyboys/id1616669569)

Embark on a journey to master flight by building and improving a flying bicycle. Overcome challenges, learn from trials, and compete with others in aerial races to achieve success.

**Highlights:** Build a flying bicycle, Improve flying bike potential, Discover hidden challenges, Race with friends, Compete in aerial challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Us | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and graphics
- 💡 Original and great concept
- 🕹️ Addictive casual gameplay
- 🎶 Great music and art
- ⚖️ Realistic mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😫 Extremely difficult to master
- 😩 Frustrating controls
- 📉 Inconsistent take off mechanic
- ❓ Unclear how to progress/unlock upgrades
- 🔄 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Propeller doesn't engage consistently
- Slider for propeller doesn't work most of the time
- Landing is inconsistent
- Stalls on take off
- Controls go from no response to over-response

**Requested features**

- Add more levels after 3000m
- Add new aircraft after achieving Flyboys Badge
- Add more variety or different challenges
- Add altitude/speed reading
- Make the propeller automatic


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Row Row free?

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

### Is Flyboys free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Row Row or Flyboys?

Row Row is rated higher. Row Row averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Flyboys averages 4.3 from 73 ratings.

### Do Row Row or Flyboys have ads?

Neither Row Row nor Flyboys shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Row Row or Flyboys?

Row Row ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flyboys weekly. Most recently, Row Row was updated on October 23, 2026 and Flyboys on October 20, 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.*