PapiRiver vs Mega Jump
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.
Mega Jump
Embark on an epic jumping adventure collecting coins and powerups while dodging monsters. Explore vibrant worlds, unlock hilarious characters, and compete on global leaderboards in this addictive casual game.
- Epic jumping journey
- Coin collection
- Crazy powerups
- Dodge monsters
- Four worlds to explore
- Unlockable characters
- Online leaderboards
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“A standard-bearer for mobile gaming.” - Destructoid 40 Million Players! Now with glorious retina artwork for iPad and iPhone 5! “The best casual endless game in the App Store” - AppAdvice.com "Incredibly addictive" - Gamezebo "Superb" - Slide to Play Get ready to blast off on an epic jumping journey with Mega Jump! Collect coins, grab crazy powerups, and dodge monsters to boost yourself to the edge of the universe and beyond! Mega Jump has it all: - Eye-popping cartoon graphics and gorgeous hand-painted backdrops! - Four incredible worlds to explore! - Amazing upgradable powerups! - Turn into a Balloon, become a Coin Magnet or zap enemies with the Power Shield! - Grab the Super Nova Boost and hang on for a fiery ride! - Unlock all kinds of awesome and hilarious characters to play with! - New limited-time characters added every month! - Dozens of unlockable achievements! - Online worldwide leaderboards with Game Center! What are you waiting for? Grab Mega Jump and start jumping! Honors: Mega Jump has 40 million players and counting, and reached the #1 App spot in 28 countries! Thanks to all the Mega Jumpers out there! Join us on the Mega Jump Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MegaJump Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/getsetgames Please note: Apple is not a sponsor of any promotion.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PapiRiver at 4.8 against Mega Jump's 4.1. PapiRiver also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). Mega Jump's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 56%) and ratings volume (1.3K 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. Mega Jump sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PapiRiver asks for nothing beyond the download.
PapiRiver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Jump has 1.3K 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 86% of Mega 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, Mega Jump every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PapiRiver | Mega Jump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15 ratings) — better | 4.1 (1.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 86.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 1.3K — 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, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 5.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yohei Iwasaki | Get Set Games |
Customer experience
PapiRiver
Mega Jump
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
Mega Jump
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 💎 Variety of characters and power-ups
- 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕹️ Challenging controls
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
Mega Jump
Reported bugs
3 issues- Levels resetting after death
- Coins not registering properly
- Invisible platforms
Requested features
4 requests- Update for newer iOS versions
- More level variety
- Ability to save progress
- Multiplayer mode
In-app purchases
PapiRiver
No in-app purchases
Mega Jump
- New Character: Buster$0.99
- New Character: Foxworthy$0.99
- New Character: Rosie$0.99
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- 1,500 Mega Points$0.99
- 3,500 Mega Points$1.99
- 9,000 Mega Points$4.99
- 20,000 Mega Points$9.99
- 50,000 Mega Points$24.99
- 125,000 Mega Points$49.99
- 300,000 Mega Points$94.99
