# Row Row vs Roper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Roper at 95% against Row Row's 33%. Roper also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Row Row's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8K vs 50). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Row Row sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Roper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Row Row has 3.8K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Row Row's written reviews are positive against 95% of Roper's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Row Row | Roper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/row-row/id1437780466/reviews) | **[4.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roper-one-button-platformer/id6673895752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 194 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Part Time Monkey Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040083241) | [Fancade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770270328) |

## 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


### Roper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roper-one-button-platformer/id6673895752)

Control your character with a single button to jump, swing, and navigate through 100 challenging levels. Collect coins and master the mechanics in this minimalist platformer. Enjoy a smooth gaming experience with a tiny install size and offline play.

**Highlights:** Single-button controls, 100 challenging levels, Coin collection, Jump and swing mechanics, Tiny install size, Offline play, Fast performance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Simple but engaging
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Needs more levels/content
- 🎮 Rope mechanic can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty with long jumps
- Occasional performance issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Additional mechanics and challenges
- Customization options for characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Row Row free?

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

### Is Roper free?

Roper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Roper is rated higher. Row Row averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Roper averages 4.9 from 50 ratings.

### Do Row Row or Roper have ads?

Roper shows ads; Row Row does not.

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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.*