# PapiBatting vs Drive, Not Dive

The clearest difference is rating: Drive, Not Dive at 4.4 against PapiBatting's 3.6. Drive, Not Dive also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). PapiBatting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drive, Not Dive sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PapiBatting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Drive, Not Dive holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drive, Not Dive has 2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of PapiBatting's written reviews are positive against 77% of Drive, Not Dive's.

PapiBatting ships an update every 10 months, Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiBatting | Drive, Not Dive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papibatting/id432736144/reviews) | **[4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **77.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Vikas Pawar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588876306) |

## 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


### Drive, Not Dive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-not-dive/id6746210199)

Navigate a car across a narrow plank, tapping left or right to control its movement. Collect coins for rewards and to trigger chaotic effects like freezing time or dodging missiles. Compete on a global leaderboard and unlock a variety of cars.

**Highlights:** Tap to control plank, Coin-based power-ups, Global leaderboard, Unlockable cars, Minimalist artwork, Catchy in-game music

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buggy Blaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Golf Glider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Track Titan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Inspired by similar games like Level With Me
- 🚀 Simple but challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls too small and close together
- 🔥 Missiles drop too quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons are hard to hit, causing many dives

**Requested features**

- Larger or adjustable controls
- No ads option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiBatting free?

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

### Is Drive, Not Dive free?

Drive, Not Dive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PapiBatting or Drive, Not Dive?

Drive, Not Dive is rated higher. PapiBatting averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Drive, Not Dive averages 4.4 from 2K ratings.

### Do PapiBatting or Drive, Not Dive have ads?

Drive, Not Dive shows ads; PapiBatting does not.

### Which is updated more often, PapiBatting or Drive, Not Dive?

PapiBatting ships an update every 10 months, and Drive, Not Dive every 2 days. Most recently, PapiBatting was updated on October 30, 2026 and Drive, Not Dive on October 30, 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.*