# PapiRiver vs Dubstep Bird

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiRiver | Dubstep Bird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiriver/id289052548/reviews)** | [4.7 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubstep-bird/id939445859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **140** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **97.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 71 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Joseph Hinkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/916334630) |

## 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- 🎨 Outdated and unappealing graphics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


### Dubstep Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubstep-bird/id939445859)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches on the drop cause crashes
- App crashes when hitting obstacles

**Requested features**

- Add more songs
- Add more updates
- Add te_jani mix tape form Elijah


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*