Comparison

Radical Rappelling vs Paper Plane Zig Zag

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Radical Rappelling

Experience the thrill of rapid rappelling down an endless volcano. Perform death-defying tricks, collect coins, and unlock new gear. Compete with friends in this action-packed adventure.

Highlights
  • Perform heart-stopping tricks and epic maneuvers
  • Unlock new gear and collectibles
  • Use game-changing power-ups
  • Choose between two unique characters
  • Chain tricks to become invincible
  • Compete against friends
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Feel the rush and hold on tight as Radical Rappelling is back! Join Rip and Roxy as you rappel down mountains at breakneck speed using your rapid reflexes. Pull off death-defying tricks by ricocheting between launch pads, riding rainbows and rocketing over obstacles in the most redonkulous adventure ever. Rack up coins and complete rockin’ missions to unlock sweet new gear for Rip and Roxy, the most fearless risk-takers on the planet. It’s random. It’s ridiculous. It’s really, really rad. Play now! KEY FEATURES: ● Raise the bar with a huge range of heart-stopping tricks and epic manoeuvres! ● Uninterrupted gameplay without ads or in-app purchases ● Roll the Randomizer to equip game-changing power-ups like Recoil Boots and Revives! ● Choose your favourite rappeller, Rip or Roxy, each with unique quests and collectibles! ● Chain tricks and maintain momentum to fill the Remix Bar and become invincible! ● Compete against friends to cement your spot as the craziest thrill-seeker on the planet! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** Terms of Use: https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy

About

Paper Plane Zig Zag

Features
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Test your reflexes as you tap to change directions and glide the paper plane through the zig zag. You must account for wingspan as you make your turns.. Try and reach the goal line in Paper Plane Zig Zag!

Screenshots

Radical Rappelling4 screens
Paper Plane Zig Zag4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Radical Rappelling at Free against Paper Plane Zig Zag's $0.99. Radical Rappelling also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 38 months). Paper Plane Zig Zag's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Radical Rappelling is free to download; Paper Plane Zig Zag costs $0.99 up front. Radical Rappelling sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Paper Plane Zig Zag asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radical Rappelling ships an update every 3 weeks, Paper Plane Zig Zag every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Radical Rappelling versus Paper Plane Zig Zag: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadical RappellingPaper Plane Zig Zag
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.9 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 38 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB9 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHalfbrick StudiosAnthony Hindle

Bugs and requests

Radical Rappelling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress and unlocks being lost after updates
  • Randomizer feature not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent performance across different devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More new content and updates
  • Ability to purchase a one-time unlock instead of subscription
  • Option to disable ads or in-app purchases
  • Improved tutorial and explanations for gameplay mechanics

Paper Plane Zig Zag

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Radical Rappelling

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99
None

Paper Plane Zig Zag

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radical Rappelling free?
Radical Rappelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paper Plane Zig Zag free?
Paper Plane Zig Zag costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radical Rappelling or Paper Plane Zig Zag have ads?
Neither Radical Rappelling nor Paper Plane Zig Zag shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Radical Rappelling or Paper Plane Zig Zag?
Radical Rappelling ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paper Plane Zig Zag every 38 months. Most recently, Radical Rappelling was updated on November 6, 2026 and Paper Plane Zig Zag on November 2, 2026.

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