# Pipe Drop vs Paper Folding Puzzle

The clearest difference is ads: Pipe Drop at none against Paper Folding Puzzle's shown. Pipe Drop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Paper Folding Puzzle's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pipe Drop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Paper Folding Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pipe Drop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paper Folding Puzzle has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pipe Drop ships an update every 6 months, Paper Folding Puzzle every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pipe Drop | Paper Folding Puzzle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-drop/id420290892/reviews)** | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-folding-puzzle/id1475861919/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Serpenti Sei LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/420290895) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## What reviewers say

### Pipe Drop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipe-drop/id420290892)

A fast-paced puzzle game where players arrange falling pipes to create paths for water. Master the mechanics to achieve high scores and overcome increasingly difficult challenges with unique obstacles and power-ups.

**Highlights:** Addictive gameplay, Over 50 levels, Hands-on tutorial, 8 power-ups, Unlockable strategies, Unique obstacles, High resolution graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Paper Folding Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-folding-puzzle/id1475861919)

Engage in a relaxing origami experience by folding various shapes with intuitive finger controls. Explore diverse stages, utilize helpful hints, and compete for high scores in arcade mode. Enjoy a wide range of colorful paper options and track your progress with achievements.

**Highlights:** Origami folding with finger controls, Variety of shapes to fold, Multiple colored paper options, In-game hints system, Arcade mode for high scores, Leaderboards and achievements, Tablet device support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ruby 300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ruby 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| ruby 1,100 | $9.99 | one-time |
| ruby 3,600 | $29.99 | one-time |
| ruby 6,500 | $49.99 | one-time |
| ruby 15,000 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pipe Drop free?

Pipe Drop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Paper Folding Puzzle free?

Paper Folding Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pipe Drop or Paper Folding Puzzle?

Pipe Drop is rated higher. Pipe Drop averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Paper Folding Puzzle averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Pipe Drop or Paper Folding Puzzle have ads?

Paper Folding Puzzle shows ads; Pipe Drop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pipe Drop or Paper Folding Puzzle?

Pipe Drop ships an update every 6 months, and Paper Folding Puzzle every 4 months. Most recently, Pipe Drop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Paper Folding Puzzle on November 3, 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.*