# PapiWall vs Shooty Skies

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiWall at none against Shooty Skies's 10. PapiWall also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Shooty Skies's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 15). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PapiWall against 4.6 for Shooty Skies. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shooty Skies has 5.6K ratings behind it against 15, 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 82% of Shooty Skies's.

PapiWall ships an update every 7 months, Shooty Skies fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiWall | Shooty Skies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiwall/id418344834/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooty-skies/id962993853/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 421 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Mighty Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/807818274) |

## 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)


### Shooty Skies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shooty-skies/id962993853)

Engage in a vibrant, endless arcade shooter experience. Blast through waves of quirky enemies and unlock a vast collection of characters and weapons. Enjoy pixel-licious graphics and challenging levels for hours of fun.

**Highlights:** Endless arcade gameplay, Unlockable characters and sidekicks, Variety of weapons and upgrades, Pixel-licious retro graphics, Challenging enemy waves, In-game achievements

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Fuzzy Bunny | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Crossy Chicken | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Fish Tank | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Infotainer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flying Start Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sir Oinks-A-Lot | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sales Friday Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Winter Christmasland Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Munchiness Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging yet fun gameplay
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging
- 💫 Retro-style graphics and sound effects
- 🎨 Variety of unique characters and enemies
- 🕹️ Satisfying shooting mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Difficulty distinguishing enemy projectiles
- 🤯 Overwhelming chaos during boss battles
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and lack of progression

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPhone X and newer devices
- Daily missions not working as intended
- Inability to continue after death without watching ads
- Glitches with the prize machine and character unlocks
- Notifications and badges not clearing properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to equip multiple weapons simultaneously
- Custom character creation and customization options
- Improved daily challenge system
- Cloud save/sync functionality
- Controller support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiWall free?

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

### Is Shooty Skies free?

Shooty Skies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PapiWall or Shooty Skies?

Shooty Skies is rated higher. PapiWall averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Shooty Skies averages 4.6 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do PapiWall or Shooty Skies have ads?

Shooty Skies shows ads; PapiWall does not.

### Which is updated more often, PapiWall or Shooty Skies?

PapiWall ships an update every 7 months, and Shooty Skies fortnightly. Most recently, PapiWall was updated on October 14, 2026 and Shooty Skies on October 20, 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.*