# SHREDD vs FallDown! III

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SHREDD at 92% against FallDown! III's 50%. SHREDD also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (897 vs 235). FallDown! III's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHREDD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. FallDown! III asks for nothing beyond the download.

SHREDD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 897 and 235 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of SHREDD's written reviews are positive against 50% of FallDown! III's.

SHREDD ships an update every 5 months, FallDown! III every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHREDD | FallDown! III |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (897 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredd/id844153422/reviews)** | [4.4 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falldown-iii/id1476572374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **897** | 235 |
| Positive reviews | **92.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chaotic Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/293202011) | [Hannes Jensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/323493589) |

## What reviewers say

### SHREDD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredd/id844153422)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by controlling a shape that can split into two. Dodge spikes and other hazards by scraping the sides, hovering, or squeezing through tight gaps at the last moment.

**Highlights:** Ambidextrous gameplay, Split-in-two mechanic, Spike avoidance challenges, Scrape, hover, and squeeze maneuvers, Fast-paced action

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Themes Unlock plus Bonus Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Themes Unlock, Bonus Themes, plus Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Fast-paced and challenging
- 💎 Great visuals and themes
- 🎨 Colorful and vibrant design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 High score not saving properly
- 🔁 Repetitive music and background
- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
- 💤 Slow start and ramp-up speed

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or not opening
- Inconsistent high score tracking
- Lag or performance issues

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize blocks and backgrounds
- Multiplayer or competitive features
- Save high scores across sessions


### FallDown! III

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/falldown-iii/id1476572374)

Experience classic arcade action with an addictive endless roller. Navigate through challenging levels with intuitive one-finger controls. Unlock customizations and enjoy new gameplay improvements and modes.

**Highlights:** New improved gameplay, Arcade Mode, Zen Mode, Daily Challenges, Customization combinations, Single finger touch controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Decent free game
- 🚫 No ads or microtransactions
- 👍 Smooth gameplay (compared to Falldown! 2)
- 💯 Fluid controls
- 🌟 Endless mode difficulty increases well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Daily challenges too difficult
- 🚧 Arcade/Zen mode past 200 is nearly impossible
- 🤔 Game mechanics changed for the worse
- 🎶 New soundtrack is horrible (to some)
- 🧱 Ball must fully touch laser to lose (changed from Falldown! 2)

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes when pausing
- Power-ups/achievements don't work
- Multiball powerup bug in arcade mode (balls get stuck)
- Ball sometimes doesn't move on startup
- Color changes get slightly out of sync over time in Zen mode

**Requested features**

- Update original FallDown app
- More options to win stuff besides daily challenges
- Update tutorial for power-ups and modes
- Difficulty settings for arcade mode
- Instructions on how to use boosters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHREDD free?

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

### Is FallDown! III free?

FallDown! III is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SHREDD or FallDown! III?

SHREDD is rated higher. SHREDD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 897 ratings, while FallDown! III averages 4.4 from 235 ratings.

### Do SHREDD or FallDown! III have ads?

SHREDD shows ads; FallDown! III does not.

### Which is updated more often, SHREDD or FallDown! III?

SHREDD ships an update every 5 months, and FallDown! III every 3 weeks. Most recently, SHREDD was updated on October 24, 2026 and FallDown! III on October 25, 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.*