# Dumb Ways to Die vs 99 Problems

Dumb Ways to Die and 99 Problems both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of 99 Problems's written reviews are positive against 37% of Dumb Ways to Die's. 99 Problems also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Dumb Ways to Die's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (31K vs 38). On price, rating, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dumb Ways to Die sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 99 Problems asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Dumb Ways to Die against 4.3 for 99 Problems. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dumb Ways to Die has 31K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Dumb Ways to Die's written reviews are positive against 74% of 99 Problems's.

Dumb Ways to Die ships an update fortnightly, 99 Problems every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dumb Ways to Die | 99 Problems |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-ways-to-die/id639930688/reviews) | **[4.3 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99-problems/id911710597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 37.0% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Metro Trains Melbourne Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/608701664) | [Mamau ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079859475) |

## What reviewers say

### Dumb Ways to Die

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-ways-to-die/id639930688)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Engage in a collection of hilarious mini-games where you must prevent charmingly clumsy characters from meeting unfortunate, comical ends. Collect characters, achieve high scores, and unlock the original viral video. Create your own unique character with various customization options.

**Highlights:** 82 hilarious mini-games, Collect all characters, Achieve high scores, Unlock original music video, Create custom characters, Character customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dumb Amount of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS - Beginner Pack! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dumber Amount of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dumberer Amount of Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dumberest Amount of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 💡 Challenging and entertaining mini-games
- 🚀 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Unclear instructions for some mini-games
- 💰 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
- 🤑 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Certain mini-games not functioning properly
- Inconsistent response to user input
- Overheating issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More detailed instructions for mini-games
- Ability to practice mini-games without using lives/coins
- Reduced frequency of ads or option to remove them


### 99 Problems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/99-problems/id911710597)

Navigate a minimalist world through 99 challenging levels. Evade obstacles and wall-jump your way to victory in this addictive hardcore game. Experience a seamless stream of challenges designed for maximum fun.

**Highlights:** 99 challenging levels, Minimalist design, Obstacle evasion, Wall-jumping mechanics, Hardcore fun

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dumb Ways to Die free?

Dumb Ways to Die is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 99 Problems free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dumb Ways to Die or 99 Problems?

99 Problems is rated higher. Dumb Ways to Die averages 4.3 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while 99 Problems averages 4.3 from 38 ratings.

### Do Dumb Ways to Die or 99 Problems have ads?

Dumb Ways to Die shows ads; 99 Problems does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dumb Ways to Die or 99 Problems?

Dumb Ways to Die ships an update fortnightly, and 99 Problems every 3 months. Most recently, Dumb Ways to Die was updated on November 6, 2026 and 99 Problems on November 1, 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.*