# PapiWall vs Ice Cream Jump

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiWall at none against Ice Cream Jump's 6. PapiWall also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). Ice Cream Jump's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (813 vs 16). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ice Cream Jump sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PapiWall asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PapiWall against 4.4 for Ice Cream Jump. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Cream Jump has 813 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of PapiWall's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ice Cream Jump's.

PapiWall ships an update every 7 months, Ice Cream Jump every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiWall | Ice Cream Jump |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiwall/id418344834/reviews)** | [4.4 (813 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-cream-jump/id555647513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **813** |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **90.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Retro Dreamer](https://appshunter.io/developer/338887318) |

## 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)


### Ice Cream Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-cream-jump/id555647513)

Guide a cheerful ice cream scoop on an airborne adventure. Tilt your device to bounce between platforms, avoid obstacles, and collect items to achieve a high score. Unlock new characters and customizations to personalize your journey through the clouds.

**Highlights:** Tilt-based platform bouncing, Obstacle avoidance, Coin collection for unlocks, Character and customization collection, Game Center leaderboard integration, Ad-free gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Cup of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Bowl of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Pint of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍨 Cute and nostalgic ice cream customizations
- 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Simple, relaxing gameplay
- 💫 Brings back childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs or glitches
- 🤔 Limited gameplay variety

**Reported bugs**

- Coins disappearing after purchases
- Difficulty controlling the ice cream

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with friends
- More flavor and accessory options
- Seasonal or themed updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiWall free?

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

### Is Ice Cream Jump free?

Ice Cream Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PapiWall or Ice Cream Jump?

PapiWall is rated higher. PapiWall averages 4.6 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Ice Cream Jump averages 4.4 from 813 ratings.

### Do PapiWall or Ice Cream Jump have ads?

Neither PapiWall nor Ice Cream Jump shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PapiWall or Ice Cream Jump?

PapiWall ships an update every 7 months, and Ice Cream Jump every 6 weeks. Most recently, PapiWall was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ice Cream Jump on November 10, 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.*