# PapiRiver vs Doodle Jump

The clearest difference is price: PapiRiver at Free against Doodle Jump's $1.99. PapiRiver also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). Doodle Jump's advantage is ratings volume (829 vs 15) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PapiRiver is free to download; Doodle Jump costs $1.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. PapiRiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

PapiRiver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Jump has 829 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of PapiRiver's written reviews are positive against 71% of Doodle Jump's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PapiRiver ships an update every 6 months, Doodle Jump every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiRiver | Doodle Jump |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiriver/id289052548/reviews)** | [4.2 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump/id307727765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **829** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#58** |
| Size | 71 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Lima Sky](https://appshunter.io/developer/285874818) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiRiver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiriver/id289052548)

Navigate Mr. Papi down a winding river by tilting your device. Avoid hitting the riverbanks to prevent being pushed back. The closer you get to the bottom edge, the higher your score.

**Highlights:** Tilt controls, River navigation, Score multiplier, Avoid obstacles, Endless runner style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Simple and easy to pick up
- 💡 Unique river-based mechanics
- 😊 Nostalgic and charming character

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sensitive controls and poor handling
- 🔨 Repetitive and lacking in depth
- 🎨 Outdated and unappealing graphics
- 🔋 Can cause eye strain after prolonged play

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inconsistent performance and responsiveness

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Ability to save and track high scores
- Customization options for the character and environment
- Integration with social features and leaderboards


### Doodle Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump/id307727765)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Adventure, #74 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Guide a character upwards on a graph paper world using tilt controls. Collect power-ups like jet packs and avoid obstacles such as black holes and monsters. Compete with friends and other players on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Tilt controls for movement, Collect jet packs and power-ups, Avoid black holes and monsters, Jump on monsters Mario-style, Global leaderboards and achievements, Race against friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 candies | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 eggs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 eggs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 candies | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15000 eggs | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Favorite game
- 🎮 Great classic
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🕹️ Amazing game
- 🎨 Cute characters and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Confusing controls
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paid version still has ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Missions progress not saving properly
- Crashes on certain devices
- Multiplayer connection issues
- Incorrect theme/character unlocking

**Requested features**

- Add more themes and characters
- Improve multiplayer functionality
- Add difficulty settings
- Provide an option to turn off sound effects
- Optimize for newer devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiRiver free?

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

### Is Doodle Jump free?

Doodle Jump costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PapiRiver or Doodle Jump?

PapiRiver is rated higher. PapiRiver averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Doodle Jump averages 4.2 from 829 ratings.

### Do PapiRiver or Doodle Jump have ads?

Neither PapiRiver nor Doodle Jump shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PapiRiver or Doodle Jump?

PapiRiver ships an update every 6 months, and Doodle Jump every 2 months. Most recently, PapiRiver was updated on October 8, 2026 and Doodle Jump on October 27, 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.*