# PapiRiver vs FallDown!

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiRiver | FallDown! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiriver/id289052548/reviews)** | [4.3 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falldown/id323493586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **83.7% 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 |
| Size | 71 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **5.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Hannes Jensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/323493589) |

## 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- 🎨 Outdated and unappealing graphics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


### FallDown!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falldown/id323493586)

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.

**Highlights:** Tilt device to control ball, Fall through holes, Avoid crushing at the top, Collect powerups, Score points by surviving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Classic game
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🚀 Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Unresponsive touch controls
- Scoring system issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Update to support latest iOS versions
- Add new game modes or levels
- Implement online leaderboards
- Allow customization of ball and background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiRiver free?

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

### Is FallDown! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PapiRiver or FallDown!?

PapiRiver is rated higher. PapiRiver averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while FallDown! averages 4.3 from 2K ratings.

### Do PapiRiver or FallDown! have ads?

Neither PapiRiver nor FallDown! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PapiRiver or FallDown!?

PapiRiver ships an update every 6 months, and FallDown! every 2 months. Most recently, PapiRiver was updated on October 31, 2026 and FallDown! on October 31, 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.*