Comparison

Radical Rappelling vs Scrap Divers

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

Scrap Divers

Control a robot with one finger in this fast-paced arcade game. Dodge obstacles like sawblades and flames as you fall through an infinite tunnel. Compete globally for the longest fall with unique robots and challenging environments.

Highlights
  • One-finger robot control
  • Dodge dangerous obstacles
  • Infinite falling tunnel
  • Pixel art visuals
  • 15 playable robots with unique abilities
  • 8 diverse environments
Features
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Dive into an incredibly fast-paced and beautifully crafted retro runner! Control your robot with just a finger to dodge sawblades, flames and many other dangerous obstacles while flying through an infinite tunnel. Are you ready for the drop? Parachute not included. Features: • Accessible yet hard to master gameplay - compete with the world for the longest fall • Amazing pixel art visuals combined with rocking chiptune to keep you immersed • A roster of 15 playable robots, each one with unique abilities and challenges • 8 diverse environments full of hazards to overcome with a secret reward waiting at the end

Screenshots

Radical Rappelling4 screens
Scrap Divers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scrap Divers at 4.8 against Radical Rappelling's 3.9. Scrap Divers also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 53%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 187). Radical Rappelling's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Radical Rappelling sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scrap Divers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scrap Divers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrap Divers has 1.3K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Radical Rappelling's written reviews are positive against 94% of Scrap Divers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radical Rappelling ships an update every 3 weeks, Scrap Divers every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Radical Rappelling versus Scrap Divers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadical RappellingScrap Divers
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (187 ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1871.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB74 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHalfbrick StudiosGearhead Games ApS

Customer experience

Radical Rappelling

All ratings187 ratings
Positive69.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral18.5%
Negative28.8%

Scrap Divers

All ratings1,283 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative1.2%

User reviews

Radical Rappelling

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Amazing game
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and soundtrack
  • 🔥 Highly enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with mandatory subscriptions
  • 🤔 Upgrades and power-ups don't seem to work as intended
  • 😞 Game is no longer free to play

Scrap Divers

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and art style
  • 🤩 Addictive and fun
  • 💎 High quality game
  • 🎨 Refreshing retro theme

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🤖 Lack of robot variety

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

Scrap Divers

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sandbox mode to create custom robots
  • More levels and content updates
  • Multiplayer mode

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
1 purchases

Scrap Divers

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Radical Rappelling free?
Radical Rappelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrap Divers free?
Scrap Divers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Radical Rappelling or Scrap Divers?
Scrap Divers is rated higher. Radical Rappelling averages 3.9 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Scrap Divers averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Radical Rappelling or Scrap Divers have ads?
Scrap Divers shows ads; Radical Rappelling does not.
Which is updated more often, Radical Rappelling or Scrap Divers?
Radical Rappelling ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scrap Divers every 2 months. Most recently, Radical Rappelling was updated on October 20, 2026 and Scrap Divers on October 20, 2026.

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