Comparison

Skiing Fred vs Roped

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Skiing Fred

Experience thrilling downhill action with a unique control system. Dodge traps, battle enemies, and customize your character and vehicles in this fast-paced adventure. Compete with friends and overcome extreme environmental challenges.

Highlights
  • Free-style control system
  • Character customization
  • Variety of vehicles
  • Dozens of traps and enemies
  • iCloud progress saving
  • Skill-based special moves
Features
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Enter the perfect chaos of Skiing Fred... The more dangerously you slide, the bigger the reward! Slide turbo-speed, dodge and drift through Fred's trap-ridden world as he escapes Grimmy Reaper. - Free-style control system unlike any other game - Customize and gear up your character! - Tons of insane vehicles - Dozens of traps and enemies - The best Fred Game ever! - Keep your progress through iCloud A sequel to Falling Fred and Running Fred, Skiing Fred is an over-the-top action-sports game featuring a unique free-movement system that allows you to take control of the action and perform true skill-based special moves. Get daring! Get creative! Get an edge over your friends or get them to help you beat massive Challenges destroying any enemies on your way. You'll be facing of extreme storms, apocalyptic meteor showers and blinding blizzards. Whether looking to beat records, complete missions, unlock achievements o get that particular item set collection, Skiing Fred packs a full load of fun for everyone! Visit www.facebook.com/Running-Fred for get cheats, tips and cools stuff.

About

Roped

Experience the thrill of swinging between buildings in three iconic cities. Choose your character, rope, and time of day for an exciting physics-based adventure. Compete with friends and enjoy uninterrupted gameplay.

Highlights
  • Swing through 3 famous cities
  • Day and night play modes
  • Choose from 6 characters and ropes
  • Timed and unlimited game modes
  • Game Center integration
  • Awesome physics gameplay
  • Stunning graphics
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SWING, FALL, SURVIVE! Take control of a fearless character swinging through an endless cityscape. Tap anywhere to throw your rope, swing from buildings, and navigate through challenging obstacles! FEATURES: • Intuitive one-tap rope swinging mechanics • Realistic ragdoll physics for hilarious crashes • Multiple cities, characters, and rope styles to unlock • Game Center leaderboards - compete with players worldwide • Satisfying haptic feedback on every swing and impact • Choose your challenge: 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 2 minutes, or unlimited time! GAMEPLAY: Timing is everything! Tap to attach your rope at the perfect moment, swing through the city, and avoid deadly falls. The further you go, the higher your score! NEW IN THIS VERSION: • Watch ads to continue - get 30 extra seconds! • Enhanced haptic feedback for immersive gameplay • Improved ad placement for better experience CUSTOMIZE YOUR STYLE: Unlock new cities, characters, and rope designs as you progress. Each combination offers a unique visual experience! COMPETE FOR GLORY: Connect to Game Center and climb the global leaderboards. How far can you swing? REMOVE ADS: Prefer an ad-free experience? Purchase "Remove Ads" to play without interruptions! Perfect for quick gaming sessions or extended play. Easy to learn, challenging to master!

Screenshots

Skiing Fred4 screens
Roped4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Skiing Fred at 707 against Roped's 16. Skiing Fred also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (88% vs 72%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Skiing Fred sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Roped sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Skiing Fred holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skiing Fred has 707 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Skiing Fred's written reviews are positive against 72% of Roped's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Skiing Fred versus Roped: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkiing FredRoped
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (707 ratings) — better4.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews87.6% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings707 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB159 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperDedalord S.R.L.Steve Scott

Customer experience

Skiing Fred

All ratings701 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews348 reviews
Positive87.6%
Neutral5.5%
Negative6.9%

Roped

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

Skiing Fred

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Invisible walls
  • Incorrect steering controls
  • Disappearing gems
  • Rewards not working properly

Requested features

9 requests
  • New maps/worlds
  • Customization options
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Less blood/gore
  • Falling Fred update
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  • Running Fred sequel
  • Grimmy playable character
  • Jumping Fred game
  • Racing Fred game

Roped

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Skiing Fred

One-time6
  • 100 Gems$1.99
  • 300 Gems$4.99
  • 600 Gems$9.99
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  • 2000 Gems$29.99
  • 3500 Gems$49.99
  • 7500 Gems$99.99
6 purchases

Roped

One-time6
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Unlock All Ropes$1.99
  • Special Offer$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Unlock All Cities$2.99
  • Unlock All Characters$2.99
  • Unlock Everything$5.99

Questions

Is Skiing Fred free?
Skiing Fred is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roped free?
Roped is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Skiing Fred or Roped?
Skiing Fred is rated higher. Skiing Fred averages 4.7 out of 5 from 707 ratings, while Roped averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Skiing Fred or Roped have ads?
Both Skiing Fred and Roped show ads.
Which is updated more often, Skiing Fred or Roped?
Skiing Fred ships an update every 3 months, and Roped every 3 months. Most recently, Skiing Fred was updated on November 6, 2026 and Roped on November 1, 2026.

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