# PapiRiver vs Ninja Jump Master

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiRiver at none against Ninja Jump Master's 10. PapiRiver also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (56% vs 44%). Ninja Jump Master's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (821 vs 15). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ninja Jump Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. PapiRiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

PapiRiver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ninja Jump Master has 821 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of PapiRiver's written reviews are positive against 44% of Ninja Jump Master's.

PapiRiver ships an update every 6 months, Ninja Jump Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiRiver | Ninja Jump Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiriver/id289052548/reviews)** | [4.5 (821 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-jump-master/id6449925066/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **821** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Asodariya Balkrushn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689717536) |

## 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


### Ninja Jump Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-jump-master/id6449925066)

Climb a tower by jumping between walls and collecting power-ups. Master ninja skills to defeat enemies and overcome obstacles in this endless runner. Unleash superhuman abilities to conquer your path to the top.

**Highlights:** Wall jumping mechanics, Collect power-ups, Defeat enemies, Avoid obstacles, Intuitive tap controls, Endless gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner Ad for 1 Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Pop-up Ads for 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads for 1 Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Pop-up Ads for 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads for 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Interstitial Ad | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial ad | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Banner ad | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Unexpected Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic gameplay
- 💕 Childhood memories
- 🎨 Great visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🤖 Unresponsive controls
- 🐌 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when watching ads
- Tap actions not recognized

**Requested features**

- Bring back old levels and game modes
- Add option to remove ads
- Improve overall responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiRiver free?

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

### Is Ninja Jump Master free?

Ninja Jump Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PapiRiver or Ninja Jump Master?

PapiRiver is rated higher. PapiRiver averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Ninja Jump Master averages 4.5 from 821 ratings.

### Do PapiRiver or Ninja Jump Master have ads?

Neither PapiRiver nor Ninja Jump Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PapiRiver or Ninja Jump Master?

PapiRiver ships an update every 6 months, and Ninja Jump Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, PapiRiver was updated on October 31, 2026 and Ninja Jump Master on November 3, 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.*