PapiRiver vs Mega Jump Halfbrick+
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 Halfbrick+
Embark on an exciting adventure with a charming character, leaping through vibrant worlds filled with colorful landscapes and captivating animations. Collect coins, dodge obstacles, and utilize various power-ups to enhance your journey. Unlock new characters and compete with others worldwide.
- Vibrant cartoon graphics
- Explore diverse worlds
- Power-up madness
- Super Nova Boost
- Unlockable characters
- Monthly new characters
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PapiRiver at 4.8 against Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s 2.2. PapiRiver also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 20%) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (62 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 Halfbrick+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PapiRiver asks for nothing beyond the download.
PapiRiver holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 62 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of PapiRiver's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s.
PapiRiver ships an update every 6 months, Mega Jump Halfbrick+ daily. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PapiRiver | Mega Jump Halfbrick+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15 ratings) — better | 2.2 (62 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better | 19.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 62 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Daily — 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 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 370 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Yohei Iwasaki | Halfbrick |
Customer experience
PapiRiver
Mega Jump Halfbrick+
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 Halfbrick+
From 62 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ❤️ Nostalgic childhood game
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🙌 Brings back good memories
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription model for an old game
- 🙅♀️ Locked behind a paywall
- 🤔 Doesn't feel like the original
- 😞 Disappointing changes from the original
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 Halfbrick+
Reported bugs
1 issue- Magnet power-up not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Make the game free-to-play with optional ads
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Bring back the original Mega Jump experience
In-app purchases
PapiRiver
No in-app purchases
Mega Jump Halfbrick+
- Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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- Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
- Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- Halfbrick+$99.99
Questions
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