# Peel the tape vs Falling Matter

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Peel the tape at 23 against Falling Matter's 1. Falling Matter's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peel the tape sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Falling Matter sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Falling Matter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Peel the tape has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peel the tape | Falling Matter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peel-the-tape/id6790418119/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-matter/id6816210370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 496 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Mamboo Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695085244) | [Jaylen Byrd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891518444) |

## What reviewers say

### Peel the tape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peel-the-tape/id6790418119)

Engage in a relaxing 3D puzzle game where you peel colored tape from objects to release them. Solve intricate puzzles, revealing new levels of complexity with each layer removed. Enjoy bright graphics and smooth animations in this rewarding and challenging experience.

**Highlights:** 3D tape peeling puzzles, Color sorting mechanics, Object release challenges, Relaxing gameplay, Bright and colorful graphics, Smooth animations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jorney Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pachinko Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dig Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Taro Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Knock Down Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fail Offer 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| New No ADs Offer | $7.99 | one-time |
| Summer Pass Offer | $13.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pass Offer | $13.99 | one-time |


### Falling Matter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falling-matter/id6816210370)

Explore a pixel physics sandbox with over 60 materials like sand, water, and lava. Simulate realistic heat transfer, material reactions, and explosive events. Build, save, and share your unique creations with others.

**Highlights:** Realistic pixel physics simulation, Over 60 materials and tools, Heat transfer and material reactions, Explosive events and special tools, Build, save, and share creations, Tilt controls for pouring

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Matter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peel the tape free?

Peel the tape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Falling Matter free?

Falling Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Peel the tape or Falling Matter?

Falling Matter is rated higher. Peel the tape averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Falling Matter averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Peel the tape or Falling Matter have ads?

Both Peel the tape and Falling Matter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peel the tape or Falling Matter?

Peel the tape ships an update every 3 weeks, and Falling Matter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Peel the tape was updated on October 24, 2026 and Falling Matter on October 26, 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.*