# Radical Rappelling vs Cooped Up

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Radical Rappelling | Cooped Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radical-rappelling/id882398562/reviews) | **[4.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **70.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 388 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## 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


### Cooped Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Unlockable characters and skins
- New maps and backgrounds
- Additional enemy types and difficulty levels
- In-game currency and upgrade system
- Customizable bird options


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