Comparison

PapiWall vs ProgressBar95

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

Head to head
About

PapiWall

Guide a character down a perilous hill by tapping to jump over obstacles. Navigate through increasingly challenging levels, with higher difficulties unlocked by achieving high scores.

Highlights
  • Timed jumping mechanic
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Score-based unlocking
  • Three distinct levels
Features
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Mr.Papi (red ball guy) is rolling down a dangerous hill, where many walls sprout out. Tap the screen anywhere to jump timely and avoid the walls! This game contains the following 3 levels - Normal, Hard, and Move (higher levels are unlocked by scores).

About

ProgressBar95

Experience a nostalgic hyper-casual game with retro arcade visuals. Fill the progress bar by moving it with one finger to win. This addictive time killer offers simple controls and endless gameplay.

Highlights
  • Nostalgic retro visuals
  • One-finger control
  • Fill the progress bar to win
  • Addictive gameplay
  • Endless gameplay
  • Retro sound effects
Features
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Progressbar95 is a unique nostalgic hyper-casual game. It'll make you smile. Old panels, buttons and icons on your smartphone or tablet. You need to fill the progress bar to win. Move your progress bar with one finger to fill it faster. It seems simple at first. But it might be harder to master. Powerful retro time killer. Lovely HDD noises are included :) The game is very easy to handle with easy-to-learn controls, familiar visual effects and addictive gameplay. Progressbar95 Game Features: - Free to play - One finger control - Different obstacles and experience every time - Endless gameplay Better than any .io game. Progressbar95 is simple, but addictive. Play this amazing new mobile game.

Screenshots

PapiWall2 screens
ProgressBar954 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiWall at none against ProgressBar95's 10. PapiWall also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). ProgressBar95's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 15) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ProgressBar95 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PapiWall asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProgressBar95 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBar95 has 3K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of PapiWall's written reviews are positive against 91% of ProgressBar95's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PapiWall ships an update every 7 months, ProgressBar95 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
PapiWall versus ProgressBar95: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPapiWallProgressBar95
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings)4.8 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews91.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings153K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB222 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYohei IwasakiSpooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)

Customer experience

PapiWall

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive70.4%
Neutral17.4%
Negative12.2%

ProgressBar95

All ratings2,988 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews720 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%

User reviews

PapiWall

From 15 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
  • ⚡ Simple and easy to learn mechanics
  • 🎮 Free to download and play
  • 🚀 Fast app load times
  • 🎯 Good for casual gaming

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Gets boring after extended play
  • 🐛 Screen doesn't fit modern devices (iPhone 6+)
  • ❌ Lacks originality and depth
  • 🎮 Very simplistic gameplay
  • 😴 Limited variety in obstacles

ProgressBar95

From 3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Nostalgic and fun
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 💡 Unique concept
  • 👍 Charming retro aesthetics
  • 👍 Decent monetization model

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Ads can be intrusive
  • 💰 Some content locked behind paywall
  • 🕰️ Progression can feel grindy at times

Bugs and requests

PapiWall

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App not compatible with iOS 4.2.1 and older devices
  • Screen display doesn't fit iPhone 6 and newer models
  • Walls sometimes spawn too close together causing unfair deaths
  • Game requires visiting website after completing game sessions
  • App hasn't received updates in 2+ years causing compatibility issues

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add music and sound effects
  • Include more varied obstacles and challenges
  • Implement power-ups (speed boost, shields)
  • Add collectible coins or rewards system
  • Create cosmetic customization (different character outfits)
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  • Connect to Game Center for permanent leaderboards
  • Display current best score on main menu
  • Add multiple difficulty levels
  • Create additional game modes
  • Improve graphics and visual design

ProgressBar95

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restore purchases not working properly
  • Progressbar 98 and XB not loading correctly
  • Bin cleaning functionality not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more operating systems and game modes
  • Implement cloud save and cross-device sync
  • Improve audio and music integration
  • Add more customization options
  • Optimize performance on older devices

In-app purchases

None

PapiWall

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ProgressBar95

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • 10 Product keys$1.99
  • Progressbar 1$2.99
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  • PB-DOS Shell skin$2.99
  • Bar OS System 2,3 pack$2.99
  • 25 Product keys$3.99
  • 50 Product keys$6.99
  • 100 Product keys$11.99
  • 250 Product keys$24.99
  • Unlock ALL$25.99

Questions

Is PapiWall free?
PapiWall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProgressBar95 free?
ProgressBar95 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PapiWall or ProgressBar95?
ProgressBar95 is rated higher. PapiWall averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ProgressBar95 averages 4.8 from 3K ratings.
Do PapiWall or ProgressBar95 have ads?
ProgressBar95 shows ads; PapiWall does not.
Which is updated more often, PapiWall or ProgressBar95?
PapiWall ships an update every 7 months, and ProgressBar95 every 2 months. Most recently, PapiWall was updated on July 23, 2026 and ProgressBar95 on September 29, 2026.

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