# PapiWall vs ProgressBar95

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiWall | ProgressBar95 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiwall/id418344834/reviews) | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Spooky House Studios UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/376098163) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiWall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiwall/id418344834)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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)


### ProgressBar95

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbar95-retro-arcade/id1474374114)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Product keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| Progressbar 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PB-DOS Shell skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bar OS System 2,3 pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25 Product keys | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 Product keys | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Product keys | $11.99 | one-time |
| 250 Product keys | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlock ALL | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


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