# PapiRubber vs Flying Gorilla

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiRubber at none against Flying Gorilla's 7. PapiRubber also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Flying Gorilla's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (58K vs 7). 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. PapiRubber asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PapiRubber against 4.9 for Flying Gorilla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flying Gorilla has 58K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of PapiRubber's written reviews are positive against 95% of Flying Gorilla's.

PapiRubber ships an update every 10 months, Flying Gorilla fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiRubber | Flying Gorilla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papirubber/id477363497/reviews)** | [4.9 (58K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flying-gorilla/id1365028549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **58K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | **95.1% 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

### PapiRubber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papirubber/id477363497)

Control a character with a spiked ball and rubber rope to defeat enemies. Swipe to move and draw circles to swing the weapon effectively. Achieve chain bonuses by defeating multiple foes simultaneously, but avoid getting hit three times to continue playing.

**Highlights:** Character with spiked ball and rubber rope weapon, Swipe to move character, Draw circles to swing weapon, Defeat enemies, Chain bonuses for multiple defeats, Avoid enemy contact

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🤩 Addictive and fun gameplay
- ✨ Great way to kill time
- 💯 Satisfying combos
- 🌟 Unique game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⬆️ Too hard
- 🤏 Screen too small
- ✋ Finger gets in the way
- 📉 Not that addicting initially
- 😵 Too quick to die

**Reported bugs**

- iPad does not crash
- Lose a Life sound too positive
- Game crashes on iPhone

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Add support for iPhone 5
- Add a heart icon to gain lives back
- Consider a new Papi rubber game
- Prefer original Papi look over pixelated


### 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 PapiRubber free?

PapiRubber 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, PapiRubber or Flying Gorilla?

PapiRubber is rated higher. PapiRubber averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Flying Gorilla averages 4.9 from 58K ratings.

### Do PapiRubber or Flying Gorilla have ads?

Flying Gorilla shows ads; PapiRubber does not.

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

PapiRubber ships an update every 10 months, and Flying Gorilla fortnightly. Most recently, PapiRubber was updated on October 21, 2026 and Flying Gorilla on October 23, 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.*