# PILE vs High Risers

The clearest difference is ads: PILE at none against High Risers's shown. PILE also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). High Risers's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (946 vs 75). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PILE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and High Risers sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

High Risers holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: High Risers has 946 ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of PILE's written reviews are positive against 90% of High Risers's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PILE | High Risers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pile/id549074027/reviews) | **[4.7 (946 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-risers/id1158640510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **946** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1Button SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/388888785) | [Kumobius](https://appshunter.io/developer/449069247) |

## What reviewers say

### PILE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pile/id549074027)

A fast-paced puzzle game that challenges players to think quickly and strategize to survive as long as possible. It's easy to learn but offers deep strategic gameplay for high scores.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Strategic thinking, High score challenges, Easy to learn, Deep subtleties

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SUPER DYNAMITE | $0.99 | one-time |
| EXPLOSION+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| POWER-UP+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| PACK OF 5 SECOND CHANCES | $0.99 | one-time |
| PACK OF 10 SECOND CHANCES | $0.99 | one-time |
| LUCK+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| PROMO PACK OF 10,000 COINS | $1.99 | one-time |
| COIN+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| COIN MULTIPLIER | $2.99 | one-time |
| PACK OF 10,000 COINS | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome game. Been playing 10 years almost.
- ⭐ Good game
- ⭐ Very nice
- ⭐ Solid
- ⭐ Simple yet addictive.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Not enough variety
- 🔧 Old version please!!!
- 🔧 Delete my achievements

**Reported bugs**

- Some of the challenge missions seem impossible
- Crashes when trying to delete the app

**Requested features**

- Untimed mode
- Better mission descriptions


### High Risers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/high-risers/id1158640510)

This game challenges players to ascend as high as possible by bouncing off walls. Strategize your ascent and utilize a golden parachute for a strategic advantage. Aim for the highest score by mastering the art of vertical movement.

**Highlights:** Bounce off walls, Ascend as high as possible, Utilize a golden parachute, Score-based gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rover | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bones | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hanzō | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Down Under | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lunar Base | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| City Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Creatures Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mount Olympus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💎 Cute pixel art graphics
- 🎨 Variety of characters and backgrounds
- 🕰️ Good time-killer for short breaks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid content for new characters and levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🔧 Occasional glitches and unresponsiveness

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on older devices
- Coins not registering properly

**Requested features**

- More unique level designs and obstacles
- Ability to customize characters
- Leaderboards and social features
- Difficulty modes or challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PILE free?

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

### Is High Risers free?

High Risers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PILE or High Risers?

High Risers is rated higher. PILE averages 4.3 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while High Risers averages 4.7 from 946 ratings.

### Do PILE or High Risers have ads?

High Risers shows ads; PILE does not.

### Which is updated more often, PILE or High Risers?

PILE ships an update every 2 months, and High Risers every 2 months. Most recently, PILE was updated on October 6, 2026 and High Risers on October 9, 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.*