PapiRiver vs FallDown!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PapiRiver
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.
- Tilt controls
- River navigation
- Score multiplier
- Avoid obstacles
- Endless runner style
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PapiRiver is a scroll action game. Mr.Papi (red ball guy) is going down a river. Tilt your iPhone to left and right to lead him along the river! If he hits the bank of the river, he is pushed back. The game ends if he goes out of the upper edge of the screen. Note that you can get more score when he gets closer to the bottom edge of the screen.
FallDown!
A fast-paced, addictive game where you tilt your device to guide a ball through falling holes. Avoid being crushed at the top and collect powerups to score points. It's a perfect game for quick bursts of entertainment.
- Tilt device to control ball
- Fall through holes
- Avoid crushing at the top
- Collect powerups
- Score points by surviving
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---------------------------- Reached top 5 free apps in US, UK, Germany, Canada, Sweden, and more! ---------------------------- "Falldown! is one of the most addictive games on the iPhone" - Mobile Computing Today (5/5) ---------------------------- "I could play it forever" - AppSafari (4.5/5) ---------------------------- FallDown! is a simple but fast-paced and addictive game. Just tilt your device to control the ball. Fall down through the holes and avoid getting squished at the top. Pick up powerups and score points by staying alive as long as possible. FallDown! is the perfect way to kill off a few spare minutes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PapiRiver at 4.8 against FallDown!'s 4.3. PapiRiver also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). FallDown!'s advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 56%) and ratings volume (2K vs 15). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. FallDown! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PapiRiver asks for nothing beyond the download.
PapiRiver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FallDown! has 2K 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 84% of FallDown!'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, FallDown! every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | PapiRiver | FallDown! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15 ratings) — better | 4.3 (2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 83.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 5.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yohei Iwasaki | Hannes Jensen |
Customer experience
PapiRiver
FallDown!
User reviews
PapiRiver
From 15 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Simple and easy to pick up
- 💡 Unique river-based mechanics
- 😊 Nostalgic and charming character
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sensitive controls and poor handling
- 🔨 Repetitive and lacking in depth
- 🎨 Outdated and unappealing graphics
- 🔋 Can cause eye strain after prolonged play
FallDown!
From 2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Classic game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
Bugs and requests
PapiRiver
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inconsistent performance and responsiveness
Requested features
4 requests- 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
FallDown!
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Scoring system issues after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Update to support latest iOS versions
- Add new game modes or levels
- Implement online leaderboards
- Allow customization of ball and background
In-app purchases
PapiRiver
No in-app purchases
FallDown!
- No ads$0.99
