Comparison

Kanobu vs Falling Fred Redux

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

Head to head
About

Kanobu

Features
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There is hardly a single person who does not know the game "Rock, Paper, Scissors". Have you ever thought what would happen if you crossed the games "Rock, Paper, Scissors" and "tag"? Want to find out? Play KaNoBu! We offer you to try a new action game with old rules. Rock beats scissors and turns into paper. Paper covers rock and turns into scissors. Scissors cut paper and turn into rock. The gameplay is most reminiscent of children's tag. Simple, but very exciting. Score as many points as possible or hold out as long as possible!

About

Falling Fred Redux

Experience a retro arcade vertical runner where you guide a character in a chaotic freefall. Dodge deadly traps, upgrade skills, and collect power-ups to survive the descent. Unlock new characters and enjoy physics-based mayhem with improved graphics.

Highlights
  • Endless vertical mayhem with dangerous traps
  • Upgradeable skills for enhanced gameplay
  • Physics-based chaos for unpredictable falls
  • Challenge friends for high scores
  • Unlockable character skins
  • Retro visual upgrade
Features
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The Master of Concussions is back for more! After more than 15 years of falling, you could consider this a retro arcade “vertical runner” gem. What goes down, usually meets something hard on its way. But Fred keeps surviving in this classic gross-out chaos, plunging from sky-high heights to the fiery depths in a vertical freefall like no other. Upgrade your skills, collect outrageous power-ups, and unlock a hilarious cast of characters. With improved graphics and all the chaotic fun of the original, this is the ultimate retro experience for daredevils and gory fans alike. Game Features: • Endless vertical mayhem — zoom past dozens of ridiculously dangerous traps. • Upgradeable skills to boost Fred’s speed, resilience, and fall-taming prowess. • Physics-based chaos for unpredictable, hilarious tumbles. • Challenge your friends and prove who’s the ultimate high-score master. • Unlock a crazy collection of skins and show off your style while plummeting. • Relive the classic retro fun with a visual upgrade. Download Falling Fred now and dive into the gross-out vertical madness! No parachutes, just pure irreverent fun!

Screenshots

Kanobu4 screens
Falling Fred Redux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kanobu at none against Falling Fred Redux's 10. Kanobu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price and device support 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. Falling Fred Redux sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Kanobu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kanobu ships an update every 3 days, Falling Fred Redux every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kanobu versus Falling Fred Redux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKanobuFalling Fred Redux
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (157 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—37.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—157 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB223 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperIDDQD LTD.Dedalord S.R.L.

Bugs and requests

Kanobu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Falling Fred Redux

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain characters not appearing
  • UI issues and poor design

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back original characters and art style
  • Restore gore and violent elements
  • Expand character roster

In-app purchases

None

Kanobu

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Falling Fred Redux

One-time10
  • 1,000 Skullies$1.99
  • 2000 Skullies$1.99
  • 3,000 Skullies$4.99
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  • 5500 Skullies$4.99
  • 10,000 Skullies$9.99
  • 11500 Skullies$9.99
  • 30,000 Skullies$19.99
  • 24000 Skullies$19.99
  • 39000 Skullies$29.99
  • 75000 Skullies$49.99

Questions

Is Kanobu free?
Kanobu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Falling Fred Redux free?
Falling Fred Redux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kanobu or Falling Fred Redux have ads?
Falling Fred Redux shows ads; Kanobu does not.
Which is updated more often, Kanobu or Falling Fred Redux?
Kanobu ships an update every 3 days, and Falling Fred Redux every 4 months. Most recently, Kanobu was updated on October 25, 2026 and Falling Fred Redux on October 23, 2026.

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