Comparison

Crossy Road vs Flappy Dunk

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

Head to head
About

Crossy Road

Navigate endless obstacles like roads, train tracks, and rivers in this 8-bit arcade hopper. Collect over 300 unique characters and discover 28 distinct worlds. Enjoy simple, innovative gameplay with daily challenges and same-device multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Cross roads, train tracks, and rivers endlessly
  • Collect over 300 silly characters
  • Discover 28 unique worlds
  • Avoid hilarious deaths
  • Compete on leaderboards
  • Same device multiplayer
Features
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Why did the Chicken cross the road? Why did the Pigeon leave THAT there? Why did Unihorse eat all that candy? Crossy Road is the 8-bit endless arcade hopper that started it all. Collect custom characters and navigate freeways, railroads, rivers and much more. Crossy Road® is the #1 viral smash hit you’ll never stop playing. FEATURES: • CROSS ROADS—Cross roads, train tracks, and rivers - endlessly hop forever! • SILLY CHARACTERS—Unlock and collect over 300 characters in our distinctive retro style. • DISCOVER WORLDS—Have fun running, hopping and crossing all day with over 28 worlds to discover. • DON’T DIE—Avoid (or enjoy) hilarious ways to die as you cross through oceans, savannahs, space and more! • LEADERBOARDS—Peck your way to the top in our daily challenges! Play around the world, win gifts and unlock rare characters. • SHINY CARDS—Track your stats with special holographic cards that come with each character. • SPECIAL EVENTS—Celebrate special dates with limited time events and free character giveaways. EXTRA FUN: • Jump into the action and enjoy innovative and simple gameplay. • Discover and explore 28 different worlds each with their own unique arcade style. • Complete Daily Quests! Hop endlessly, scare birds, jump over lily pads, and more! • Same device multiplayer! Challenge your friends and family on same-device multiplayer mode. • Free to play • Play offline games • Join over 250 MILLION players worldwide SUPPORT: Have any problems or suggestions? You can reach us at support@hipsterwhale.com or check out our FAQ www.hipsterwhale.com/crossy-road-support

About

Flappy Dunk

Tap to make the ball bounce and aim for hoops to score. Unlock new skins and complete challenging objectives to reach a high score. This game offers endless fun with simple controls and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Tap to jump and dunk
  • Score in as many hoops as possible
  • Collect unlockable skins
  • Complete crazy challenges
  • Achieve a high score
Features
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Tap to jump into as many hoops as possible. Collect skins and achieve crazy challenges.

Screenshots

Crossy Road4 screens
Flappy Dunk4 screens

Verdict

The call

Crossy Road and Flappy Dunk both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Crossy Road's written reviews are positive against 59% of Flappy Dunk's. Crossy Road also leads on chart position (#7 vs #27). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Crossy Road sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Flappy Dunk sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Crossy Road against 4.6 for Flappy Dunk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 739K and 762K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Crossy Road's written reviews are positive against 59% of Flappy Dunk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Crossy Road versus Flappy Dunk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrossy RoadFlappy Dunk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (739K ratings) — better4.6 (762K ratings)
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews — better59.0% of reviews
Number of ratings739K762K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#7 — better#27
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB307 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperHIPSTER WHALEVoodoo

Customer experience

Crossy Road

All ratings738,578 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews5,751 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.1%

Flappy Dunk

All ratings761,940 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews4,079 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral11.2%
Negative29.9%

User reviews

Crossy Road

From 739K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Charming graphics and characters
  • 🚀 Simple yet challenging mechanics
  • 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency
  • 🆓 Free to play with minimal ads

Room to improve

  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 💰 Frustrating duplicate character drops
  • 🤔 Unclear mechanics for certain environments
  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and freezing issues

Flappy Dunk

From 762K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Variety of skins, wings, and hoops to unlock
  • 🏆 Challenging challenges to complete
  • 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Glitches and freezing issues
  • 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads
  • 🔋 Ads can cause game to crash or freeze
  • 🤯 Some challenges are extremely difficult

Bugs and requests

Crossy Road

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Pecking Order scores not saving properly
  • Difficulty distinguishing obstacles in certain environments
  • Inconsistent behavior when getting duplicate characters

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to reset high scores
  • Option to disable sound effects
  • More varied game modes and challenges
  • Improved character selection and customization
  • Multiplayer or competitive game modes

Flappy Dunk

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Inconsistent registration of swishes
  • Unlock requirements not working as intended

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to customize background
  • Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
  • Fix glitches and freezing problems

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Crossy Road

One-time11
  • PAC-MANFree
  • Shooty CatFree
  • Flat Eric$0.99
Show 8 more
  • Festive Chicken$0.99
  • Fortune Chicken$0.99
  • Seoul Chicken$0.99
  • PAC-CHICKEN$0.99
  • Brazil Chicken$0.99
  • The Prince of All Cosmos$0.99
  • Baby Chicken$0.99
  • Piggy Bank$2.99
16 purchases

Flappy Dunk

One-time16
  • 5 Easy Challenges Pack$0.99
  • 5 Medium Challenges Pack$0.99
  • 5 Hard Challenges Pack$0.99
Show 13 more
  • Small Pack of Coins$0.99
  • Tiny Pack of Coins$1.99
  • Small Pack of Skip Tickets$2.99
  • Premium$2.99
  • No Ads Bundle$4.99
  • Small Pack of Coins$7.99
  • Medium Pack of Skip Tickets$8.99
  • Medium Pack of Coins$8.99
  • Medium Pack of Coins$14.99
  • Large Pack of Skip Tickets$29.99
  • Huge Pack of Coins$49.99
  • Large Pack of Coins$79.99
  • Giant Pack of Coins$89.99

Questions

Is Crossy Road free?
Crossy Road is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flappy Dunk free?
Flappy Dunk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crossy Road or Flappy Dunk?
Crossy Road is rated higher. Crossy Road averages 4.7 out of 5 from 739K ratings, while Flappy Dunk averages 4.6 from 762K ratings.
Do Crossy Road or Flappy Dunk have ads?
Both Crossy Road and Flappy Dunk show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crossy Road or Flappy Dunk?
Crossy Road ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flappy Dunk every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crossy Road was updated on October 19, 2026 and Flappy Dunk on October 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, Crossy Road or Flappy Dunk?
Crossy Road currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Flappy Dunk at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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