# Sometimes You Die vs Roper

The clearest difference is price: Roper at Free against Sometimes You Die's $1.99. Roper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (95% vs 82%). Sometimes You Die's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Roper is free to download; Sometimes You Die costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Roper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 155 and 53 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Sometimes You Die's written reviews are positive against 95% of Roper's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sometimes You Die | Roper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sometimes-you-die/id822701037/reviews) | **[4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roper-one-button-platformer/id6673895752/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **155** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 28 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) | [Fancade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770270328) |

## What reviewers say

### Sometimes You Die

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sometimes-you-die/id822701037)

This game challenges your perception of death and invincibility. It features disturbing puzzles that require thoughtful solutions and explores the meaning of dying in a digital realm. With over 80 levels and hidden content, it offers a unique and thought-provoking experience.

**Highlights:** Unique death mechanic, Disturbing and surprising puzzles, Explores reality and illusion, Over 80 levels, Hidden content, Interactive art

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 🎨 Stylish and atmospheric presentation
- 🤔 Thought-provoking narrative
- 🎮 Addictive and challenging levels
- 💯 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Frustrating controls at times
- 🕰️ Short overall playtime
- 🤯 Extremely difficult 'orange' levels
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Pause button not functioning properly
- Game freezing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Leaderboard for fastest completions
- More content and levels
- Ability to reset/restart the game


### Roper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roper-one-button-platformer/id6673895752)

Control your character with a single button to jump, swing, and navigate through 100 challenging levels. Collect coins and master the mechanics in this minimalist platformer. Enjoy a smooth gaming experience with a tiny install size and offline play.

**Highlights:** Single-button controls, 100 challenging levels, Coin collection, Jump and swing mechanics, Tiny install size, Offline play, Fast performance

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Simple but engaging
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 💰 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Needs more levels/content
- 🎮 Rope mechanic can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty with long jumps
- Occasional performance issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and chapters
- Additional mechanics and challenges
- Customization options for characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sometimes You Die free?

Sometimes You Die costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Roper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sometimes You Die or Roper?

Roper is rated higher. Sometimes You Die averages 4.3 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Roper averages 4.8 from 53 ratings.

### Do Sometimes You Die or Roper have ads?

Roper shows ads; Sometimes You Die does not.

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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.*