Kanobu vs Falling Fred Redux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kanobu
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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!
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.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Falling Fred Redux sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Kanobu asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Kanobu | Falling Fred Redux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (157 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 157 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 223 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | IDDQD 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
Kanobu
No in-app purchases
Falling Fred Redux
- 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









