# PapiHop vs Loopy Bird

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiHop at none against Loopy Bird's 17. PapiHop also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Loopy Bird's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 20 months) and rating (3.8 vs 3.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopy Bird sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. PapiHop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loopy Bird holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loopy Bird has 136 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of PapiHop's written reviews are positive against 75% of Loopy Bird's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PapiHop ships an update every 20 months, Loopy Bird monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiHop | Loopy Bird |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papihop/id543028998/reviews) | **[3.8 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopy-bird/id822859572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **136** |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 13 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) | [Empoc, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354922515) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiHop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papihop/id543028998)

Control a bouncing character by tilting your device to navigate platforms and achieve high scores. String together consecutive jumps on same-colored platforms for bonus points. Avoid falling off to keep the game going.

**Highlights:** Tilt controls, Platform navigation, Chain bonus system, Score accumulation, Game over on fall

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Loopy Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopy-bird/id822859572)

Relive the classic arcade experience with this challenging endless runner. Tap to guide a bird through obstacles, aiming for a high score. Enjoy addictive extras and surprises in a retro gaming environment.

**Highlights:** Classic tap-to-fly gameplay, Endless runner mode, High score challenges, Retro gaming feel, Addictive extras and surprises

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loopy Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scary Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedy Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Slow Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eagle Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pigeon Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Bird | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Bird | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crow Bird | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bird Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Dream Team | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flappy bird clone
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Different birds to unlock
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Black bar on screen
- 🐛 Slow bird not unlocking properly
- 🔊 Annoying music with no volume control
- 🕹️ Bird falls too fast, making it hard to control

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Achievements not working properly
- Inconsistent bird speed and responsiveness
- Ads popping up during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes (tunnel, spikes, etc.)
- Provide an option to mute music
- Make the first levels easier for beginners
- Add a way to unlock birds more easily
- Improve the sensitivity and control of the bird


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiHop free?

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

### Is Loopy Bird free?

Loopy Bird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PapiHop or Loopy Bird?

Loopy Bird is rated higher. PapiHop averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Loopy Bird averages 3.8 from 136 ratings.

### Do PapiHop or Loopy Bird have ads?

Neither PapiHop nor Loopy Bird shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PapiHop or Loopy Bird?

PapiHop ships an update every 20 months, and Loopy Bird monthly. Most recently, PapiHop was updated on November 1, 2026 and Loopy Bird on October 29, 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.*