# Happy Fall vs Don't Touch The Spikes

The clearest difference is ads: Happy Fall at none against Don't Touch The Spikes's shown. Happy Fall also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Don't Touch The Spikes's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 125) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Fall sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Don't Touch The Spikes sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Don't Touch The Spikes holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Don't Touch The Spikes has 9.2K ratings behind it against 125, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Happy Fall's written reviews are positive against 42% of Don't Touch The Spikes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Happy Fall ships an update every 3 months, Don't Touch The Spikes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Fall | Don't Touch The Spikes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-fall-fall-down/id567752016/reviews) | **[4.3 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-touch-the-spikes/id895942435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 125 | **9.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +9 |
| Developer | [Retro Dreamer](https://appshunter.io/developer/338887318) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Fall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-fall-fall-down/id567752016)

Guide adorable characters on a safe descent between platforms in an endless arcade challenge. Dodge enemies and utilize a variety of power-ups to aid your journey. Collect coins to unlock new characters and enhance your abilities.

**Highlights:** Endless falling gameplay, Platform navigation, Enemy avoidance, Power-up system, Character collection, Coin collection

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Regular Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 💯 Great for passing time
- 🤩 Nostalgic for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Shop/store not working properly
- 🤯 Difficult to progress without upgrades
- 😒 Slow gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of instructions/tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- Black shapes/crop effect in the shop/store
- Game freezing or not responding
- Inconsistent score/progress saving
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More characters and customization options
- Bug fixes for the shop/store
- Ability to reset/restart the game
- Pause button and sound/music controls


### Don't Touch The Spikes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dont-touch-the-spikes/id895942435)

Guide a small bird through a challenging obstacle course. Avoid touching spikes to achieve the highest possible score. Test your reflexes and see how far you can fly.

**Highlights:** Fly a little bird, Avoid spikes, Score-based gameplay, Endless runner, High score challenge

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 Candies | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Candies | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Candies | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Candies | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of game modes
- 💎 Rewarding progression system
- 🎨 Charming visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Loss of progress/unlocks
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game not properly scaling to newer devices
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Duels and challenges not functioning correctly

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Bring back unlockable birds
- Improve ad placement
- Add sound/music settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Fall free?

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

### Is Don't Touch The Spikes free?

Don't Touch The Spikes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Fall or Don't Touch The Spikes?

Don't Touch The Spikes is rated higher. Happy Fall averages 4.1 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while Don't Touch The Spikes averages 4.3 from 9.2K ratings.

### Do Happy Fall or Don't Touch The Spikes have ads?

Don't Touch The Spikes shows ads; Happy Fall does not.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Fall or Don't Touch The Spikes?

Happy Fall ships an update every 3 months, and Don't Touch The Spikes every 2 months. Most recently, Happy Fall was updated on October 7, 2026 and Don't Touch The Spikes on October 15, 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.*