Comparison

Cypher 007 vs Downwell+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cypher 007

Step into the shoes of James Bond in this top-down action adventure game. Escape a mental prison, defeat Blofeld, and uncover secrets using iconic gadgets and spycraft. Revisit classic Bond moments and compete with other agents.

Highlights
  • Top-down action adventure gameplay
  • Revisit iconic James Bond moments
  • Utilize spycraft and gadgets
  • Explore diverse environments
  • Upgrade weapons and gear
  • Collect character outfits
Features
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"This is a 007 game made by 007 fans." - Connor Christie, Pocket Tactics "A Triumph, without a doubt the best Bond Game we’ve had since 2010." - Calvin Dyson "The dialogue between the many familiar characters, the gadgets, the dramatic escapes, the aesthetic of the entire game... it all just screams James Bond." - Jared Nelson, Touch Arcade From the developers of Space Marshals, PixelBite, in collaboration with Tilting Point, comes Cypher 007—a top-down action adventure game inspired by 60 years of Spycraft. As seen on CNN Entertainment, Cypher 007 will put players in the shoes of James Bond as you revisit some of his most iconic moments. The criminal mastermind Blofeld and head of Spectre has once again hatched a plan to sabotage his archenemy James Bond. This time he has utilized brainwashing techniques known as 'The Mind Trap', holding Bond captive in a mental prison in an attempt to turn him into the ultimate double agent. Play as Agent 007 on his most challenging mission yet—escape the Mind Trap, defeat Blofeld, and put an end to the CYPHER program. *Explore and Uncover Secrets* Immerse yourself in the James Bond universe in this modern twist of a spy adventure game! Gather intel as you play through different environments with the help of characters from MI6 like Q, M, and Moneypenny! Play through a number of immersive levels filled with obstacles, opponents, and objectives, increasing in difficulty as you progress! *Complete Missions* Use spycraft to overcome obstacles, take on enemies, and bring down Blofeld and Spectre once and for all! Compete against other 007 agents around the world and prove you're the best spy of all time! *Earn Unique Rewards* Unlock and upgrade EPIC gadgets, weapons, and gear to BUILD your resources and escape the Mind Trap! Collect UNIQUE outfit linings and full character model outfits from the franchise as you play! Agent 007, are you ready to take Blofeld down and end the Cypher program?

About

Downwell+

Venture into a procedurally generated well, battling creatures with special gun boots. Collect gems, purchase upgrades, and discover hidden treasures. Each descent offers a unique and challenging adventure.

Highlights
  • Gun boots for combat and descent control
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Collect gems and buy items
  • Level up and obtain upgrades
  • Discover hidden caves and relics
Features
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Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots for protection. Make your way further and further down into the darkness filled with nasty creatures and mysterious secrets to collect the spectacular red gems scattered about the rocks. Step into precariously placed shops and buy some helpful items or level up between levels to battle well-dwelling monsters and uncover hidden caves filled with riches and relics. No two trips down the well are ever the same! The Amazing Gunboots - The fashionable and lethal Gunboots allow players to unleash a torrent of firepower on the nasty creatures dwelling in the well and slow your decent with each shot. Unique Weapons & Items - Get different weapons, shop for peculiar items and obtain powerful upgrades that all stack and affect the way you play! A New Adventure Every Time - Each level in Downwell is procedurally generated, so no two trips down the well are ever the same providing a fresh new adventure each time! Music by Eirik Suhrke. Sound Design by Joonas Turner.

Screenshots

Cypher 0074 screens
Downwell+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cypher 007 at 4.8 against Downwell+'s 4.5. Cypher 007 also leads on ratings volume (7.6K vs 293) and review sentiment (85% vs 75%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cypher 007 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cypher 007 has 7.6K ratings behind it against 293, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Cypher 007's written reviews are positive against 75% of Downwell+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cypher 007 versus Downwell+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCypher 007Downwell+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.6K ratings) — better4.5 (293 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better75.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7.6K — better293
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB55 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperTilting Point LLCDevolver

Customer experience

Cypher 007

All ratings7,643 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative8.0%

Downwell+

All ratings293 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.1%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive75.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative15.7%

User reviews

Cypher 007

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Great gameplay
  • 🕹️ Intuitive controls
  • 🎨 Stylish visuals
  • 🕵️‍♂️ Captures the Bond atmosphere
  • 🎢 Challenging but approachable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔁 Repetitive level structure
  • 🕹️ Unforgiving controls without a controller
  • 🕰️ Lack of save/checkpoint options
  • 🕰️ Slow progression between difficulty levels

Downwell+

From 293 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Surprisingly good game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💎 Satisfying audio design
  • 🎨 Customizable palettes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🎮 Suboptimal controls and button layout
  • 🔇 Lack of sound/volume control
  • 💢 Overly difficult and punishing

Bugs and requests

Cypher 007

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Checkpoint issues causing progress loss
  • Graphical glitches and clipping
  • Controls not working as expected
  • Inability to interact with certain objects

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and story content
  • Ability to restart levels from checkpoints
  • Additional gadgets and weapons
  • Option to play as a female character
  • Improved checkpoint/save system

Downwell+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Buttons not working on launch
  • Game freezing at the end of levels
  • Abilities not functioning as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • Landscape mode
  • More upgrades and progression
  • Gradual difficulty increase

In-app purchases

None

Cypher 007

No in-app purchases

None

Downwell+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cypher 007 free?
Cypher 007 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Downwell+ free?
Downwell+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cypher 007 or Downwell+?
Cypher 007 is rated higher. Cypher 007 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Downwell+ averages 4.5 from 293 ratings.
Do Cypher 007 or Downwell+ have ads?
Neither Cypher 007 nor Downwell+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cypher 007 or Downwell+?
Cypher 007 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Downwell+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cypher 007 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Downwell+ on September 21, 2026.

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