# PapiBatting vs Flying Gorilla

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flying Gorilla at 95% against PapiBatting's 49%. Flying Gorilla also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months). PapiBatting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flying Gorilla sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. PapiBatting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flying Gorilla holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flying Gorilla has 58K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of PapiBatting's written reviews are positive against 95% of Flying Gorilla's.

PapiBatting ships an update every 10 months, Flying Gorilla fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiBatting | Flying Gorilla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papibatting/id432736144/reviews) | **[4.9 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-gorilla/id1365028549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Pinbit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054773329) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiBatting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papibatting/id432736144)

Experience a unique baseball game where you tap to swing and time your hits for higher scores. Master the jump swing by tapping above the batter when a ball approaches. Aim to avoid outs to keep playing.

**Highlights:** Tap to swing, Timed hitting for score, Jump swing mechanic, Avoid outs, Baseball simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addicting and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Good time waster
- 👍 Many Papi games are good
- 👍 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Boring and repetitive
- 😞 Unrealistic baseball mechanics
- 😞 Difficult to time swings
- 😞 Inaccurate hit detection
- 😞 Frustrating gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load
- Inaccurate hit detection (says missed when tapping)
- Controls are a mess
- Timing of the bat is bad
- App store didn't finish loading, can't delete

**Requested features**

- Add character customization (outfits, batter type)
- Add unlockable content
- Improve batter appearance
- Add multiplayer or challenge modes
- Add score/high score display


### Flying Gorilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-gorilla/id1365028549)

Navigate a ridiculous jungle as a flying gorilla in this addictive endless runner. Dodge obstacles, collect bananas, and chase high scores in fast-paced, replayable runs. Its simple controls and absurd concept make it surprisingly challenging and fun.

**Highlights:** Simple swipe controls, Fast, replayable runs, Collect bananas and gems, Unlockable skins, Leaderboards, Bright 3D visuals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500ジェム | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000ジェム | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000ジェム | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10000ジェム | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique and engaging concept
- 🤩 Impressive graphics
- 💯 Life-changing impact
- 🙏 Saved lives and relationships

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔋 Addictive nature leading to neglect of real-life responsibilities
- 💸 Concerns about excessive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Egg hatching glitch causing progress loss
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options for the gorilla
- Multiplayer mode to compete against friends
- Expansion of the game's universe and lore


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiBatting free?

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

### Is Flying Gorilla free?

Flying Gorilla is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PapiBatting or Flying Gorilla?

Flying Gorilla is rated higher. PapiBatting averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Flying Gorilla averages 4.9 from 58K ratings.

### Do PapiBatting or Flying Gorilla have ads?

Flying Gorilla shows ads; PapiBatting does not.

### Which is updated more often, PapiBatting or Flying Gorilla?

PapiBatting ships an update every 10 months, and Flying Gorilla fortnightly. Most recently, PapiBatting was updated on October 19, 2026 and Flying Gorilla on October 24, 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.*