PapiWall vs Mega Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Timed jumping mechanic
- Obstacle avoidance
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Score-based unlocking
- Three distinct levels
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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).
Mega Run
Embark on an epic platforming adventure to rescue kidnapped siblings. Explore vibrant worlds, collect coins and gems, and utilize explosive powerups. Unlock new characters and uncover hundreds of secrets across dozens of challenging stages.
- Eye-popping cartoon graphics
- Epic platform action
- Simple tap control
- Hundreds of stages and worlds
- Hundreds of secrets and collectables
- 28 explosive powerups
- Unlockable characters
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“This sequel is not to be missed” - IGN App Store Best of 2012! From the creators of the #1 hit Mega Jump! "One of the best games on the platform." - Apple'N'Apps "The most addictive platformer yet... Close to a perfect sequel." – AppAdvice “It’s a joy to play and easy to get wrapped up in, just by virtue of how savagely it slays every point of design possible in a modern runner.” - Touch Arcade "Offers all the thrills and spills a side-scrolling platform game should" - Macworld "This game will keep you happy the entire time you're playing. Not just smiling, but genuinely happy." - Gamezebo “Mobile gaming done right” - Inside Mobile Apps “Mega Run bursts with life and doesn’t pull its punches” - App Spy STORY Redford’s brother and sister have been kidnapped by a mysterious monster and taken far away! Join Redford on an amazing adventure across multiple worlds and dozens of challenging stages. Find Redford’s lost family and discover new worlds to explore by following the trail of stolen coins and Forest Gems! Mega Run - Redford’s Adventure is an epic platform game complete with an incredible cast of characters, fantastical landscapes to explore, and stacks of explosive powerups! FEATURES - Eye-popping cartoon graphics! - Epic platform action! - Simple tap control designed to work perfectly with your touch screen! - Hundreds of stages over multiple worlds! - Hundreds of secrets and collectables! - 28 explosive powerups! - Unlock hilarious new characters! - New limited-time characters added every month! - Game Center achievements & leaderboards - Regular free updates! Over 12 million players! Join us on the Mega Run - Redford’s Adventure Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/megarun Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/megarungame
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PapiWall at 4.5 against Mega Run's 3.9. PapiWall also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Mega Run's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 15). 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
Both are free to download. Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. PapiWall asks for nothing beyond the download.
PapiWall holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Run has 1.2K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of PapiWall's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mega Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PapiWall ships an update every 7 months, Mega Run monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PapiWall | Mega Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15 ratings) — better | 3.9 (1.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.4% of reviews | 78.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yohei Iwasaki | Get Set Games |
Customer experience
PapiWall
Mega Run
User reviews
PapiWall
From 15 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Mega Run
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute and colorful graphics
- 💎 Challenging to collect all gems
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes when using certain power-ups
- 🔁 Repetitive level designs
- 💰 In-app purchases can get expensive
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating 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
Mega Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- Levels not unlocking despite meeting requirements
- Invisible obstacles causing unexpected deaths
- Game freezing or crashing on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to control character movement manually
- Achievements and leaderboards integration
In-app purchases
PapiWall
No in-app purchases
Mega Run
- Small MP Bundle$1.99
- Small Bag of Coins$1.99
- Medium MP Bundle$4.99
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- Medium Bag of Coins$4.99
- Buy Everything$6.99
- Super MP Bundle$19.99
- Super Bag of Coins$19.99
- Mega MP Bundle$49.99
- Mega Bag of Coins$49.99
