# Flyboys vs Playing Kafka

Flyboys and Playing Kafka both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Playing Kafka's written reviews are positive against 45% of Flyboys's. Playing Kafka also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Flyboys's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flyboys sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Playing Kafka asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Flyboys against 4.4 for Playing Kafka. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 95 and 63 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Flyboys's written reviews are positive against 88% of Playing Kafka's.

Flyboys ships an update weekly, Playing Kafka every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flyboys | Playing Kafka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flyboys/id1616669569/reviews) | **[4.4 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playing-kafka/id6479694812/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **88.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 265 MB | 489 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Flyboys Games s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616541838) | [Charles Games s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512771915) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Playing Kafka

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playing-kafka/id6479694812)

Embark on an adventure exploring modern alienation and family issues through an absurdist lens. This game adapts three of Kafka's works, featuring a voiced branching story, atmospheric puzzles, and fateful decisions. Navigate unfair trials, unclear rules, and unresolved relationships.

**Highlights:** Voiced branching story, Based on Kafka's works, Atmospheric puzzles, Fateful decisions, Drag and drop gameplay, Three game chapters

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Captures Kafka's atmosphere
- 📚 Inspires reading Kafka
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎧 Excellent voice acting
- 💡 Innovative gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Too short
- 🤔 Sometimes confusing
- 📱 Performance issues (phone heating)
- 🚫 No sound in some cases

**Reported bugs**

- Game not saving progress
- Cannot move or interact in some instances
- Occasional dragging issues

**Requested features**

- More chapters/content
- More languages (Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Italian)
- Option to separate audio and language settings
- Make Metamorphosis real


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flyboys free?

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

### Is Playing Kafka free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flyboys or Playing Kafka?

Playing Kafka is rated higher. Flyboys averages 4.3 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Playing Kafka averages 4.4 from 63 ratings.

### Do Flyboys or Playing Kafka have ads?

Neither Flyboys nor Playing Kafka shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flyboys or Playing Kafka?

Flyboys ships an update weekly, and Playing Kafka every 2 months. Most recently, Flyboys was updated on November 3, 2026 and Playing Kafka on October 30, 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.*