Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Cheating Tom 24 screens
Falling Fred Redux4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cheating Tom 2 versus Falling Fred Redux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheating Tom 2Falling Fred Redux
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better3.0 (150 ratings)
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews — better37.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better150
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size341 MB223 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCoco PlayDedalord S.R.L.

Customer experience

Cheating Tom 2

All ratings1,621 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.2%

Falling Fred Redux

All ratings150 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral17.3%
Negative42.7%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral15.3%
Negative47.1%

User reviews

Cheating Tom 2

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

6 purchases

Cheating Tom 2

One-time6
  • No Ads$0.99
  • Bag of coins$0.99
  • Bag of excuses$0.99
Show 3 more
  • Chest of coins$1.99
  • Chest of excuses$2.99
  • All Gates Pass$3.99
10 purchases

Falling Fred Redux

One-time10
  • 1,000 Skullies$1.99
  • 2000 Skullies$1.99
  • 3,000 Skullies$4.99
Show 7 more
  • 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

Is Cheating Tom 2 free?
Cheating Tom 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Falling Fred Redux free?
Falling Fred Redux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cheating Tom 2 or Falling Fred Redux?
Cheating Tom 2 is rated higher. Cheating Tom 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Falling Fred Redux averages 3.0 from 150 ratings.
Do Cheating Tom 2 or Falling Fred Redux have ads?
Falling Fred Redux shows ads; Cheating Tom 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Cheating Tom 2 or Falling Fred Redux?
Cheating Tom 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Falling Fred Redux every 4 months. Most recently, Cheating Tom 2 was updated on October 8, 2026 and Falling Fred Redux on October 14, 2026.

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