Cheating Tom 2 vs Falling Fred Redux
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cheating Tom 2
Cheat your way through high school by copying answers before teachers and students catch you. Outsmart rivals and progress through over 100 levels with new characters and challenges. Master the art of cheating to become prom royalty.
- Over 100 challenging levels
- Choose your avatar
- Upgradeable power-ups
- Hilarious animated storyline
- Collect students and teachers
- New game modes
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~~~ WARNING: DO NOT TRY THIS AT (HIGH) SCHOOL! ~~~ Cheating Tom is back with a vengeance and ready to cheat his way through high school, all the way to prom! Quick, copy answers off other students before you get busted! Outsmart all new teachers, Principal Peters and the nerdiest students ever to receive high scores and advance levels. Beat Scam Sam, Tom’s arch-nemesis, in an epic cheating rivalry to the top of the class! Over 100 challenging and addictive levels! Cheating Tom 2 is even more challenging than the original! Compete with friends and check out their progress on the map! Master the art of cheating and you just might be the next prom king or queen! What's inside: > Over 100 challenging levels & extra special game modes for hours of procrastination. > Choose your avatar - Tom and Tammy > Watch Tom and Tammy show off their groovy new dance moves! > New upgradeable power ups and in-game currency to enhance gameplay > Hilarious animated storyline! > 11 nasty teachers & 11 totally nerdy students with new behaviors! > 15 crazy classroom settings! > Awesome yearbook with tons of ridiculous students and teachers to collect! ABOUT US Crazy Labs is a casual games brand, under which TabTale develops and publishes fun and addictive games. Crazy Labs partners with independent development studios across the globe to create engaging mobile content for audiences of all ages. Like us: https://www.facebook.com/crazylabsgames Watch us: http://www.youtube.com/iTabtale Visit us: http://tabtale.com/ Follow us:@CrazyLabsGames CONTACT US Let us know what you think! Questions? Suggestions? Technical Support? Contact us 24/7 at Talk2Us@Crazy-Labs.com. PRIVACY: * This App is free to play but certain in-game items may be purchased for real money. You may restrict in-app purchases by disabling them on your device. * By downloading this App you agree to TabTale’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use at http://tabtale.com/privacy-policy/ and at http://tabtale.com/terms-of-use/. This App may include third parties services, such as ad networks and analytics, and may contain social media links that allow users communicate with others. Collection and use of data are subject to TabTale's Privacy Policy.
Falling Fred Redux
Experience a retro arcade vertical runner where you guide a character in a chaotic freefall. Dodge deadly traps, upgrade skills, and collect power-ups to survive the descent. Unlock new characters and enjoy physics-based mayhem with improved graphics.
- Endless vertical mayhem with dangerous traps
- Upgradeable skills for enhanced gameplay
- Physics-based chaos for unpredictable falls
- Challenge friends for high scores
- Unlockable character skins
- Retro visual upgrade
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The Master of Concussions is back for more! After more than 15 years of falling, you could consider this a retro arcade “vertical runner” gem. What goes down, usually meets something hard on its way. But Fred keeps surviving in this classic gross-out chaos, plunging from sky-high heights to the fiery depths in a vertical freefall like no other. Upgrade your skills, collect outrageous power-ups, and unlock a hilarious cast of characters. With improved graphics and all the chaotic fun of the original, this is the ultimate retro experience for daredevils and gory fans alike. Game Features: • Endless vertical mayhem — zoom past dozens of ridiculously dangerous traps. • Upgradeable skills to boost Fred’s speed, resilience, and fall-taming prowess. • Physics-based chaos for unpredictable, hilarious tumbles. • Challenge your friends and prove who’s the ultimate high-score master. • Unlock a crazy collection of skins and show off your style while plummeting. • Relive the classic retro fun with a visual upgrade. Download Falling Fred now and dive into the gross-out vertical madness! No parachutes, just pure irreverent fun!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cheating Tom 2 at 83% against Falling Fred Redux's 38%. Cheating Tom 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Cheating Tom 2 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Falling Fred Redux sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Cheating Tom 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cheating Tom 2 has 1.6K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Cheating Tom 2's written reviews are positive against 38% of Falling Fred Redux's.
Cheating Tom 2 ships an update every 2 months, Falling Fred Redux every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cheating Tom 2 | Falling Fred Redux |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better | 3.0 (150 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better | 37.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 150 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 341 MB | 223 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Coco Play | Dedalord S.R.L. |
Customer experience
Cheating Tom 2
Falling Fred Redux
User reviews
Cheating Tom 2
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎉 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and engaging experience
- 🕹️ Enjoyable cheating mechanics
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- ⏱️ Challenging and frustrating difficulty spikes
- 📺 Excessive in-app advertisements
Falling Fred Redux
From 150 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Nostalgic gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Potential for character additions
Room to improve
- 🔍 Limited character selection
- 🎨 AI-generated artwork
- 🚫 Lack of original characters
- 🔍 Stripped-down features
Bugs and requests
Cheating Tom 2
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezing and black screen issues
- Inconsistent teacher behavior and detection
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content updates
- Improved performance and stability
- Option to disable ads or purchase ad-free version
Falling Fred Redux
Reported bugs
2 issues- Certain characters not appearing
- UI issues and poor design
Requested features
3 requests- Bring back original characters and art style
- Restore gore and violent elements
- Expand character roster
In-app purchases
Cheating Tom 2
- No Ads$0.99
- Bag of coins$0.99
- Bag of excuses$0.99
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- Chest of coins$1.99
- Chest of excuses$2.99
- All Gates Pass$3.99
Falling Fred Redux
- 1,000 Skullies$1.99
- 2000 Skullies$1.99
- 3,000 Skullies$4.99
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- 5500 Skullies$4.99
- 10,000 Skullies$9.99
- 11500 Skullies$9.99
- 30,000 Skullies$19.99
- 24000 Skullies$19.99
- 39000 Skullies$29.99
- 75000 Skullies$49.99
Questions
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Is Falling Fred Redux free?
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