Comparison

PapiRiver vs Dubstep Bird

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Tilt controls
  • River navigation
  • Score multiplier
  • Avoid obstacles
  • Endless runner style
Features
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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.

About

Dubstep Bird

Experience a unique arcade game with intense beat drops and flashing lights. Flap through a challenging world with accurate physics and an immersive soundtrack. Compete with friends and players worldwide on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Beat drop animations
  • Accurate physics
  • 6 original dubstep tracks
  • 60 FPS performance
  • Local and global leaderboards
  • In-game achievements
  • Collectible hats
Features
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This inspired game features beat drops and flashing lights which will keep you playing for hours of fun. Flap through an experience of a lifetime. One bird, sick music. Who will rise to the top in Dubstep Bird? BEAT DROP ANIMATION There is no other game like this on the App Store. Enjoy watching the simple graphics transform into a dubstep animated game. Use the beat to keep you focused but don't watch the pretty animations too much of you might forget where your bird is! ACCURATE PHYSICS Rarely will you find a game like this with great physics. Enjoy playing Dubstep Bird with physics that bring back the nostalgia of the flappy game which has inspired our team! AWESOME MUSIC - 6 TRACKS! We have a special dubstep song called "Immortality" done by Taylor Buck! See more information about this artist at facebook.com/thebiocideofficial We also have two more special tracks called "Hexe" and "A Change of Mood" done by Dylan Cudzilo at Ratstab! See more information about this artist at facebook.com/pages/RatstabOfficial/775798029151291 Last but not least, we have another song by Cameron Schopen! See more of his tracks at facebook.com/cylinx/ With another two, this is a total of 6 songs! Enjoy playing to your favorite track as each features an intense beat drop coupled with graphic transitions and lighting special effects! 60 FPS Dubstep Bird runs at 60 FPS on most modern smartphones. You will rarely feel lag and will find yourself immersed in the special effects! LOCAL AND GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS Compete with your friends using Google Play Game Services. See how you stack up worldwide in the highscores! If you enjoy this version, look to buy the deluxe flappy game which includes no-ads and extra tracks! The free version includes -------------------------------------------------- - Completely free to play - Epic beat drop animations - Global and local leaderboards - Achievements - Use coins to get hats - Twitter integration (optional) - Ability to skip ads by beating set goals or buying hats - 6 amazing tracks STILL WANT MORE? Impact Studios has also created other games. See our other apps. Join the Dubstep! Download now! Available for other smartphone OS's too! Don't forget to rate 5 stars! Please email us at impact-studios@outlook.com with any issues, questions, or comments. Become a Follower on Twitter: www.twitter.com/DubstepBird1

Screenshots

PapiRiver1 screens
Dubstep Bird4 screens

Verdict

The call

PapiRiver and Dubstep Bird both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of Dubstep Bird's written reviews are positive against 56% of PapiRiver's. Dubstep Bird also leads on ratings volume (140 vs 15) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PapiRiver against 4.7 for Dubstep Bird. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dubstep Bird has 140 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of PapiRiver's written reviews are positive against 97% of Dubstep Bird's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PapiRiver versus Dubstep Bird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPapiRiverDubstep Bird
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (15 ratings) — better4.7 (140 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews97.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15140 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYohei IwasakiJoseph Hinkle

Customer experience

PapiRiver

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral17.5%
Negative27.0%

Dubstep Bird

All ratings140 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%

User reviews

PapiRiver

From 15 App Store ratings

What 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

Dubstep Bird

From 140 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Amazing music and dubstep
  • 🎮 Super fun gameplay
  • ✨ Awesome graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
  • 🎵 Great soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 😠 Ads can be annoying
  • 🐛 Glitches on drop
  • 💥 Crashing when hitting obstacles

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

Dubstep Bird

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches on the drop cause crashes
  • App crashes when hitting obstacles

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more songs
  • Add more updates
  • Add te_jani mix tape form Elijah

In-app purchases

None

PapiRiver

No in-app purchases

None

Dubstep Bird

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PapiRiver free?
PapiRiver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dubstep Bird free?
Dubstep Bird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PapiRiver or Dubstep Bird?
PapiRiver is rated higher. PapiRiver averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Dubstep Bird averages 4.7 from 140 ratings.
Do PapiRiver or Dubstep Bird have ads?
Neither PapiRiver nor Dubstep Bird shows ads.

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