# PapiStep vs Flying Gorilla

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiStep at none against Flying Gorilla's 7. PapiStep also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Flying Gorilla's advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 60%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 19 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PapiStep against 4.9 for Flying Gorilla. 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 are what separate them: 60% of PapiStep's written reviews are positive against 95% of Flying Gorilla's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiStep | Flying Gorilla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papistep/id441498738/reviews) | **[4.9 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-gorilla/id1365028549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 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

### PapiStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papistep/id441498738)

Guide a character upwards by tapping to jump onto moving platforms. Avoid falling off the screen to keep playing. The game ends if your character falls.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Ascend higher, Moving platforms, Endless gameplay, Left/right screen wrap

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Nostalgic childhood game
- 👍 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 💯 Masterpiece and best game ever
- 🚀 Fun and passes time
- 🌟 Highly recommended for PapiJump players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too hard and frustrating
- 👎 Boring after a while
- 🐌 Slow to respond
- 🤷 Confusing and hard to play
- 😞 Not as good as other Papi games

**Reported bugs**

- Won't lean
- Doesn't show up on homescreen
- Takes to random internet page
- Papi does not jump when trying to make him jump
- Can't control Papi at all

**Requested features**

- Papi Step 2 game
- More graphics and music
- Different difficulties
- Add something new to make it different


### 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 PapiStep free?

PapiStep 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, PapiStep or Flying Gorilla?

Flying Gorilla is rated higher. PapiStep averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Flying Gorilla averages 4.9 from 58K ratings.

### Do PapiStep or Flying Gorilla have ads?

Flying Gorilla shows ads; PapiStep does not.

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

PapiStep ships an update every 19 months, and Flying Gorilla fortnightly. Most recently, PapiStep 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.*