# PapiMissile vs Don't Touch The Spikes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PapiMissile at 84% against Don't Touch The Spikes's 42%. PapiMissile also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Don't Touch The Spikes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (9.2K vs 7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Don't Touch The Spikes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PapiMissile asks for nothing beyond the download.

PapiMissile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Don't Touch The Spikes has 9.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PapiMissile's written reviews are positive against 42% of Don't Touch The Spikes's.

PapiMissile ships an update every 12 months, Don't Touch The Spikes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiMissile | Don't Touch The Spikes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimissile/id313539663/reviews)** | [4.3 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-touch-the-spikes/id895942435/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 42.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiMissile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimissile/id313539663)

Launch a character from a military base to break falling enemy missiles. Score more points by destroying multiple missiles simultaneously. Protect your bases to avoid game over.

**Highlights:** Launch projectiles, Break enemy missiles, Score multiplier for multi-missile breaks, Base destruction mechanic, Base recovery system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent sound effects and music
- 😄 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- ⚡ Simple yet engaging mechanics
- 🆓 Free to download and play
- 🎮 Great for short gaming sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Difficulty increases too quickly
- 😴 Can become boring over time
- 🚀 Missiles launch too slowly
- 🔄 Limited gameplay variety
- 📱 Outdated graphics/Retina display issues

**Reported bugs**

- High scores not saving without internet connection
- Retina display icon and graphics not updated
- Minor bug fixes mentioned in updates
- Sound-related issues in updates

**Requested features**

- Multi-touch support for managing multiple bases
- High score saving without internet connection
- Additional game levels (underwater, etc.)
- Difficulty settings or adjustable progression
- Boss battles or final level challenges


### Don't Touch The Spikes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-touch-the-spikes/id895942435)

Guide a small bird through a challenging obstacle course. Avoid touching spikes to achieve the highest possible score. Test your reflexes and see how far you can fly.

**Highlights:** Fly a little bird, Avoid spikes, Score-based gameplay, Endless runner, High score challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Candies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Candies | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Candies | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Candies | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of game modes
- 💎 Rewarding progression system
- 🎨 Charming visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Loss of progress/unlocks
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game not properly scaling to newer devices
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Duels and challenges not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Bring back unlockable birds
- Improve ad placement
- Add sound/music settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiMissile free?

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

### Is Don't Touch The Spikes free?

Don't Touch The Spikes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PapiMissile or Don't Touch The Spikes?

PapiMissile is rated higher. PapiMissile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Don't Touch The Spikes averages 4.3 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do PapiMissile or Don't Touch The Spikes have ads?

Don't Touch The Spikes shows ads; PapiMissile does not.

### Which is updated more often, PapiMissile or Don't Touch The Spikes?

PapiMissile ships an update every 12 months, and Don't Touch The Spikes every 2 months. Most recently, PapiMissile was updated on October 31, 2026 and Don't Touch The Spikes on November 11, 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.*