Comparison

Radical Rappelling vs Cooped Up

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

Cooped Up

Navigate a vibrant sanctuary as a new exotic bird, flinging yourself upwards while avoiding obstacles and other quirky birds. Snack on tasty insects along the way and use boosts to ascend further. Compete with friends via Game Center.

Highlights
  • Intuitive twanging fling gameplay
  • Simple pick up and play
  • Game Centre support
  • Collect and eat insects
  • In-game boosts
Features
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You are the latest addition in the exotic bird sanctuary. The other older birds have been Cooped Up a little too long and are a branch short of a perch! Ahhemmm... they is a bit crazy! Fling yourself up up and away but watch out, there's more than just birds that you must avoid. However don't be afraid to snack on the way... ...and don't let the other birds laughing at you get you down! Pick yourself up and twang twang twang again! Features: - Intuitive twanging fling gameplay. - Simple pick up and play for all! - Full game centre support to compete with friends and foes - Eat worms, spiders and flies! Hmmm yummy!!! - Boost you way up like a steam train! Important information This game contains third party advertising which can be removed via a one time IAP. This game contains coins which can be collected within the game for free, bought with real money or via earned via promotions. This game contains cross promotion for other Nitrome games and this is not removed with the IAP for removal of ads.

Screenshots

Radical Rappelling4 screens
Cooped Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cooped Up at 4.5 against Radical Rappelling's 3.9. Cooped Up also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 53%). Radical Rappelling's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Cooped Up 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

Cooped Up holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 182 and 84 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Radical Rappelling's written reviews are positive against 71% of Cooped Up's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radical Rappelling ships an update every 3 weeks, Cooped Up every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Radical Rappelling versus Cooped Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadical RappellingCooped Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (182 ratings)4.5 (84 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews70.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings182 — better84
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB157 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHalfbrickNitrome

Customer experience

Radical Rappelling

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

Cooped Up

All ratings85 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive70.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative21.2%

User reviews

Radical Rappelling

From 182 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

Cooped Up

From 84 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Charming and unique pixel art style
  • 😄 Quirky humor and entertaining animations
  • 🎵 Catchy banjo music and sound design
  • ⚡ Fast-paced and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 🐛 Screen flickering after watching ads
  • 🐛 Game incompatibility with iPad
  • 🐛 Upside-down screen glitches
  • 📺 Excessive and repetitive ads

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

Cooped Up

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
  • Screen flickering and glitching after ads
  • Upside-down screen display
  • Phone freezing or requiring restart
  • Jump mechanics not responding
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  • Achievement notifications not displaying
  • Trophy/score button unresponsive
  • Invincibility frames missing after bug collection
  • Screen rotation causing control issues
  • Frame rate drops during star animations
  • Black screen on startup
  • Incompatibility with iPad devices
  • Pixelated app icon on iPhone 6

Requested features

12 requests
  • Unlockable characters and skins
  • New maps and backgrounds
  • Additional enemy types and difficulty levels
  • In-game currency and upgrade system
  • Customizable bird options
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  • Story mode or narrative elements
  • Different game modes (rush mode, challenge mode)
  • Tutorial for new players
  • Leaderboard functionality improvements
  • Power-ups and special abilities
  • Bird care mechanics (feeding, washing, growing)
  • Mute settings that persist between sessions

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

Cooped Up

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Radical Rappelling free?
Radical Rappelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cooped Up free?
Cooped Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Radical Rappelling or Cooped Up?
Cooped Up is rated higher. Radical Rappelling averages 3.9 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Cooped Up averages 4.5 from 84 ratings.
Do Radical Rappelling or Cooped Up have ads?
Cooped Up shows ads; Radical Rappelling does not.
Which is updated more often, Radical Rappelling or Cooped Up?
Radical Rappelling ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cooped Up every 17 months. Most recently, Radical Rappelling was updated on October 26, 2026 and Cooped Up on October 21, 2026.

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