Comparison

JP IDOL vs Daruma Doesn't Fall

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

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About

JP IDOL

Guide fans to shake hands with their favorite Japanese pop idols by tapping the screen. Experience the unique connection between idols and their supporters in this interactive game.

Highlights
  • Tap to guide fans
  • Interactive idol experience
  • Fan-idol connection
  • Unique gameplay mechanic
Features
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The Japanese pop idol group is holding their handshaking event, and the fans are waiting in line. You guide them by tapping the screen, so each fan can shake hands with his/her favorite idol. But, who is this idol group anyway? What are they? Here is the blog post from the website "Kotacky" that explains a little about them: ------------------------------------------------------------ JP IDOL: Awakening By Lodi Dnegel Everyone who knows DOT8x8 (dee-oh-tee eyt bahy eyt) would tell you that it would be just a matter of time before they would become top Japanese idols, and that time is now. “Each member of the group is just like a dot, but, once they start performing together, these dots become a line, or even a piece of art.“ Ryuichi Kamiya, CEO of the EGG Management, the talent agency of DOT8x8, described the idol group like this: “And, I still don’t know how popular DOT8x8 will become. They don’t know about themselves yet, or what role each member should take in the group; which hue to be colored to create their own art.” “That’s where the fans will get involved: Coloring their idols.” “I’d be more than happy if I could be part of the process in making the DOT8x8 masterpiece: The fans created art.” I had an eye on DOT8x8 since they first made their debut, and they definitely put priority on their communication with fans. Therefore, the handshaking events are very important for them. Kamiya himself goes there as a member of the event staff and guides each fan to be able to shake hands with his/her favorite idol. “Naturally, DOT8x8 hold their handshaking events often to create art between their fans and them. By meeting their fans, the group gains confidence through fan support in hope they will grow better. As pop idols, they should be grateful for fan support and try not to take it for granted.” As their manager, Kamiya explained his thoughts on their handshaking events with great enthusiasm at the end of the interview. “Thank you for supporting DOT8x8. We hold handshaking events at the YOBU department store regularly. We hope everyone comes to these events to get to know the group, especially those who have never heard of DOT8x8 before.” Although DOT8x8 does not get the recognition it deserves, Ryuichi Kamiya says with glint in his eye, “but they will be soon.” I thought the same thing after seeing their fans' enthusiasm at their handshaking event.

About

Daruma Doesn't Fall

Features
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On the contrary, it is a simple action game where you do not let the Daruma fall. Enemies tries to make Daruma fall with all sorts of tricks. Roll, jump, and exchange skillfully to collect Koban and aim for a high score. A Daruma Character will appear depending on the rank you achieved. Please come and meet the secret Daruma Character. This game was developed without any game sound in order to help you with your "little free time" in everyday life. I would be happy if you could feel free to play while watching your favorite videos, listening to music, or talking without disturbing such important time.

Screenshots

JP IDOL4 screens
Daruma Doesn't Fall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JP IDOL at none against Daruma Doesn't Fall's shown. JP IDOL also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JP IDOL ships an update every 6 weeks, Daruma Doesn't Fall every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JP IDOL versus Daruma Doesn't Fall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJP IDOLDaruma Doesn't Fall
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKikaku Damashii, IncKenichiro Okamoto

In-app purchases

None

JP IDOL

No in-app purchases

None

Daruma Doesn't Fall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JP IDOL free?
JP IDOL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daruma Doesn't Fall free?
Daruma Doesn't Fall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JP IDOL or Daruma Doesn't Fall have ads?
Daruma Doesn't Fall shows ads; JP IDOL does not.
Which is updated more often, JP IDOL or Daruma Doesn't Fall?
JP IDOL ships an update every 6 weeks, and Daruma Doesn't Fall every 20 months. Most recently, JP IDOL was updated on September 24, 2026 and Daruma Doesn't Fall on May 17, 2026.

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