Roped vs Fire Boy.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Roped
Experience the thrill of swinging between buildings in three iconic cities. Choose your character, rope, and time of day for an exciting physics-based adventure. Compete with friends and enjoy uninterrupted gameplay.
- Swing through 3 famous cities
- Day and night play modes
- Choose from 6 characters and ropes
- Timed and unlimited game modes
- Game Center integration
- Awesome physics gameplay
- Stunning graphics
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SWING, FALL, SURVIVE! Take control of a fearless character swinging through an endless cityscape. Tap anywhere to throw your rope, swing from buildings, and navigate through challenging obstacles! FEATURES: • Intuitive one-tap rope swinging mechanics • Realistic ragdoll physics for hilarious crashes • Multiple cities, characters, and rope styles to unlock • Game Center leaderboards - compete with players worldwide • Satisfying haptic feedback on every swing and impact • Choose your challenge: 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 2 minutes, or unlimited time! GAMEPLAY: Timing is everything! Tap to attach your rope at the perfect moment, swing through the city, and avoid deadly falls. The further you go, the higher your score! NEW IN THIS VERSION: • Watch ads to continue - get 30 extra seconds! • Enhanced haptic feedback for immersive gameplay • Improved ad placement for better experience CUSTOMIZE YOUR STYLE: Unlock new cities, characters, and rope designs as you progress. Each combination offers a unique visual experience! COMPETE FOR GLORY: Connect to Game Center and climb the global leaderboards. How far can you swing? REMOVE ADS: Prefer an ad-free experience? Purchase "Remove Ads" to play without interruptions! Perfect for quick gaming sessions or extended play. Easy to learn, challenging to master!
Fire Boy.
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Oh, my God! People are on fire! Use your brains to rescue him!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fire Boy. at none against Roped's 6. Fire Boy. also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. Roped sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Fire Boy. asks for nothing beyond the download.
Roped ships an update every 3 months, Fire Boy. every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Roped | Fire Boy. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 159 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steve Scott | Basement Apps, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Roped
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Unlock All Ropes$1.99
- Special Offer$1.99
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- Unlock All Cities$2.99
- Unlock All Characters$2.99
- Unlock Everything$5.99
Fire Boy.
No in-app purchases
