Comparison

Origami Challenge vs Flyboys

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

Head to head
About

Origami Challenge

Transform paper into intricate Japanese art by following step-by-step folding instructions. Master over 100 levels across various game modes, earning points to unlock bonuses. Share your creations and progress with friends.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step folding instructions
  • Over 100 replayable levels
  • Multiple game modes (time attack, Simon, sequence)
  • Unlockable bonuses (scissors, hints)
  • Intuitive and fluid controls
  • Offline play for geometry shapes
Features
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Bring the world of Origami to life! With Origami players can transform a simple piece of peer into a Japanese art masterpiece by following step by step instructions. Fold with precision and in the allotted number of timed steps and then progress to the next level. Players work through various game modes and mini games to earn in game points that can unlock bonuses such as scissors, hints and additional folds. Share your progress with friends on Facebook. • Over 100+ replayable levels to master • Various game modes; time attacks, simon mode and sequence mode • Highly intuitive and fluid controls • Fluid tutorial will help players familiarize themselves with the game mechanics and world of Origami • Reproduce known shapes of geometry in a limited number of folds, which can be repeated off line as well!

About

Flyboys

Embark on a journey to master flight by building and improving a flying bicycle. Overcome challenges, learn from trials, and compete with others in aerial races to achieve success.

Highlights
  • Build a flying bicycle
  • Improve flying bike potential
  • Discover hidden challenges
  • Race with friends
  • Compete in aerial challenges
Features
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Discover the magic of flying and become a "Flyboy," facing a tough journey full of trials and errors. Only those who endure and learn to fly will reach all successes and obtain... Your Own Path to Flying: Become a young dreamer who builds his flying bicycle. This classic tale inspires all of us who have gazed at the sky full of planes since childhood and dreamed of one day becoming pilots ourselves. Build, Improve, Soar: In your small workshop, you will use the successes achieved from flying to gradually enhance your flying bike's potential. The workshop is not just about building the bike but also about discovering hidden challenges that connect you with the game creators. Competitive Spirit: Race with friends and measure yourself against others in aerial challenges.

Screenshots

Origami Challenge4 screens
Flyboys4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flyboys at 4.3 against Origami Challenge's 2.3. Flyboys also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (45% vs 28%). Origami Challenge's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Origami Challenge sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Flyboys 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

Flyboys holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Origami Challenge's written reviews are positive against 45% of Flyboys's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Origami Challenge ships an update every 2 months, Flyboys weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Origami Challenge versus Flyboys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrigami ChallengeFlyboys
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (33 ratings)4.3 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews45.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3395 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB265 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer505 Games (US), Inc.Flyboys Games s.r.o.

Customer experience

Origami Challenge

All ratings33 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative66.7%

Flyboys

All ratings73 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral9.6%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral27.5%
Negative27.5%

Bugs and requests

Origami Challenge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flyboys

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Propeller doesn't engage consistently
  • Slider for propeller doesn't work most of the time
  • Landing is inconsistent
  • Stalls on take off
  • Controls go from no response to over-response
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  • Bike breaks too easily

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add more levels after 3000m
  • Add new aircraft after achieving Flyboys Badge
  • Add more variety or different challenges
  • Add altitude/speed reading
  • Make the propeller automatic
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  • Make upgrades cost money and earn money per run
  • Make difficulty variable
  • Expand content in future updates

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Origami Challenge

One-time6
  • 200 gold coins$1.99
  • 550 gold coins$4.99
  • 1200 gold coins$9.99
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  • 3250 gold coins$24.99
  • 7000 gold coins$49.99
  • 15000 gold coins$99.99
1 purchases

Flyboys

One-time1
  • Support Us$5.99

Questions

Is Origami Challenge free?
Origami Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flyboys free?
Flyboys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Origami Challenge or Flyboys?
Flyboys is rated higher. Origami Challenge averages 2.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Flyboys averages 4.3 from 95 ratings.
Do Origami Challenge or Flyboys have ads?
Neither Origami Challenge nor Flyboys shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Origami Challenge or Flyboys?
Origami Challenge ships an update every 2 months, and Flyboys weekly. Most recently, Origami Challenge was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flyboys on November 3, 2026.

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