# Radical Rappelling vs Scrap Divers

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Radical Rappelling | Scrap Divers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radical-rappelling/id882398562/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-divers/id1581680664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 187 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 388 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Gearhead Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163605497) |

## What reviewers say

### Radical Rappelling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radical-rappelling/id882398562)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-divers/id1581680664)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode to create custom robots
- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*