Verithiathe honest score on any app
Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
User consensusAlternativesIs it worth it?
The verdict on

Lep's World

45
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Lep's World is a nostalgic Super Mario-style platformer that many users enjoy for its classic gameplay, but it is heavily criticized for frequent freezing, excessive unskippable ads, and a lack of updates.

⚠ Not updated in 33 months, this app may be abandoned
4.7★ lifetime (104,308) Free + in-app purchases since 2011 by nerByte GmbH recent negative 20% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Freezing/Crashes Excessive Ads Nostalgia/Enjoyable Gameplay Mario Rip-off Lack of Updates/Support
5★584
4★141
3★78
2★34
1★163
recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Lep's World is a free-to-play platformer that evokes nostalgia for classic games like Super Mario, with many users enjoying its addictive gameplay and offline accessibility. However, recent reviews highlight significant issues including frequent freezing and crashes, an overwhelming number of ads, and a perceived lack of developer attention.

What users like

  • Offers nostalgic Super Mario-style platforming gameplay that many find enjoyable and addictive.R1R7R13R19
  • Can be played offline, making it suitable for travel or areas without Wi-Fi.R18R29
  • Some users appreciate the graphics and variety of characters.R27R64

What users complain about

  • The game frequently freezes, crashes, or glitches, often at the end of a level, forcing users to restart and lose progress.R2R4R9R10
  • Users report an excessive number of ads, often unskippable and appearing after every level or death, significantly disrupting gameplay.R6R30R38R52
  • Many consider the game a direct rip-off of Super Mario, lacking originality.R7R15R28R34
  • Some users experience issues with in-app purchases, such as not receiving rewards after watching ads or being forced to pay weekly for an ad-free experience.R60R145R163R215
  • Controls can be frustrating, with issues like long presses for jumps not registering correctly.R16R261
  • The game has not been updated in a long time, leading to concerns about abandonment and lack of bug fixes.R54R57

Latest update · v5.1.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

We hope you’re having fun playing Lep's World! We update the game every few weeks so don't forget to download the latest version to get all the new features and levels! New to the game? Don’t be shy, join the fun! Coming back after a break? About time! - bug fixes Let’s play! :)

Recurring themes

Freezing/Crashes negative
A pervasive issue where the game frequently freezes, glitches, or crashes, often at critical moments like completing a level or dying, forcing users to restart the app and lose progress. This directly contradicts the developer's claim of 'bug fixes' in the latest update.R2R4R9R10
Excessive Ads negative
Users are highly frustrated by the overwhelming number of ads, which often appear after every level, death, or even randomly, and are frequently unskippable, severely interrupting gameplay.R6R30R38R52
Mario Rip-off negative
Many reviewers point out that the game is a clear copy or 'rip-off' of Super Mario, with some finding it unoriginal and inferior, while others appreciate it as an alternative.R7R15R28R34
Nostalgia/Enjoyable Gameplay positive
Despite its flaws, many users express strong enjoyment and nostalgia for the game, often having played it since childhood. They find the platforming fun, addictive, and a good substitute for Super Mario.R1R7R8R11
Lack of Updates/Support negative
The game has not been updated in over two years, leading users to believe it is abandoned. This contributes to persistent bugs and a lack of new features or improvements, with some users specifically requesting updates.R54R57

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy classic 2D platformers similar to Super Mario and are looking for a free, offline-playable option R19R29. It may appeal to those seeking a nostalgic experience from their childhood R7R13. It is NOT for players who are easily frustrated by frequent game freezes, excessive ads, or a lack of developer updates and originality R2R6R15.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to technical issues and ads, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. This suggests a significant decline in user experience over time, possibly due to the lack of updates and increased ad monetization. The developer's release notes for the latest update are vague and do not address the specific, widespread bugs reported by users.

Frequently asked

Does Lep's World have a lot of ads?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate that Lep's World has an excessive number of ads, often appearing after every level or death, and they are frequently unskippable, making the gameplay experience very frustrating R6R30R38R52.
Does Lep's World freeze or crash frequently?
Yes, a significant number of users report that Lep's World frequently freezes, glitches, or crashes, often at the end of a level or upon dying, which forces them to restart the app and lose their progress R2R4R9R21.
Is Lep's World a copy of Super Mario?
Many reviewers describe Lep's World as a direct rip-off or copy of Super Mario, noting strong similarities in gameplay and design R7R15R28R49.
Is there a way to remove ads in Lep's World?
While the game offers in-app purchases, some users report that the option to remove ads requires a weekly payment, which many find to be an unreasonable and greedy monetization strategy R60R145.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 5/5 · US Oyun hakkındaki görüşlerim: Oyun çok güzel herkese tavsiye ederimmm
  2. [R7] 5/5 · US Wait, I played this in my Childhood?: Wow, a Super Mario Copy is good, But I Played it in My Childhood, Well Not Really that time.
  3. [R13] 5/5 · US Este juego gracias por todos los que sacaron este juego este juego es la mitad de mi infancia 100/10: Éste es el mejor juego que he jugado en mi vida este juego los juegos desde que tengo un año y no sé qué más decir, pero este juego es mi infancia toda toda toda toda muchísimas veces de mi infancia casi la mitad de mi infancia fue jugar en el juego de mi mamá con este juego ahora que tengo en mi
  4. [R19] 5/5 · US Best Super Mario Bros alternative: I found this game when I was a preteen and desperate to play Super Mario bros on the Nintendo DS but couldn't find it anywhere! I downloaded this game and it scratched the itch! 100/10
  5. [R18] 5/5 · US You need to try it: This is the most amazing game I have ever played there are no adds and you don’t need to have WiFi to play it ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😊😊♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
  6. [R29] 5/5 · US So fun: Really fun to play in the car because it needs no wi-Fi And no ads
  7. [R27] 5/5 · US So great: This is like Mario but BETTER because it’s got way more characters and more 5 stars
  8. [R64] 5/5 · US Pure cinima: Amazing game, I could not stop playing this game! I’ve been playing it since I was 4 and I’ve been really good at it since then. Not a lot of adds, wich is good. Also I love the graphics and how the game is played, there are different characters that are really good so it is a must have.
  9. [R2] 1/5 · US Glitches bad: I genuinely was enjoying this game but it glitches so much everytime I pass the level
  10. [R4] 1/5 · US My rating of this game: This game is boiling, hot trash, it’s a bad idea for a game and on top of that it’s so buggy it’ll freeze at random points one star
  11. [R9] 3/5 · US It keeps on freezing: I love the game but sometimes I’ll beat the level and it will freeze up and will take me right to the beginning of that level wasting whichever power up I used .
  12. [R10] 2/5 · US Need a fix: I love this game and we go wayy back but I just cannot stand how it pauses randomly and I’ll have to play the round again It pisses me off especially when it’s a hard one So please fix it The random pauses for no reason Thank you
  13. [R6] 1/5 · US Ads: I don’t mind ads but these are never ending with no way to clear them without restarting. It’s annoying. Game is fun though
  14. [R30] 3/5 · US Fix the bugs please!: As an elder millennial, I love the MB nostalgia of this game! The ads suck, and even worse watching an ad to continue the level, only for the game to bug and none of your progress post-ad actually take.
  15. [R38] 1/5 · US To many ads: I like the game unfortunately I will be deleting it because of the amount of ads you have to watch.
  16. [R52] 1/5 · US Too Many Ads: This game is fun but I am getting ads after EVERY level!!!!
  17. [R15] 1/5 · US Copy: It’s a literally a copy of Mario
  18. [R28] 1/5 · US A rip off of Mario!🤬: The game look is horrible!!! Mario is Way much better
  19. [R34] 1/5 · US Ok this is the part when Nintendo gets involved: I should be saying wow great game but no🤬 Lep is dumb Nintendo is king of sueing. This this is garbage. You: ☹️😭😢 Me:😏 Nintendo:😎 Me: Hey Nintendo look Nintendo: it’s time to sue😎
  20. [R60] 2/5 · US Not great: It’s a fun game but they need to fix how it’s displayed. It doesn’t fit my screen right. I have an iPhone 15. Also, way too many ads. And you can’t make a one time purchase to get rid of them. No, they want a weekly payment. Ridiculous
  21. [R145] 1/5 · US Don’t make people pay weekly for add free: Making people pay weekly for add free is highway robbery and just greedy made me want to stop playing the game completely
  22. [R163] 3/5 · US Spam: Los dueños de este juego son unos muestro de hambre,e jugado este juego cuando estaba embarazada y mi hija acaba de cumplir 10, aja, exacto… falta de respeto,pence Que escribiéndome al VIP tendría beneficios, pero absolutamente ninguno no restricciones y pagar por cada pérdida que es obvio que toda la plataforma está creada para cobrar desde una resucitacion como si fuera Jesús asta las defe
  23. [R215] 3/5 · US Awesome but…: This game is one of the best games,but it has a few scams. I wanted to buy something so I watched an ad,but when the ad was over( I didn’t skip the ad) I still didn’t get the prize.
  24. [R16] 4/5 · US Fun platformer, but …: This is a really fun platformer - I’ve played a lot, and this one is just challenging enough with fun, variable gameplay. Two issues, one of which is consistently frustrating. First, there’s a treasure chest missing in world 4-5. I’ve watched a few walkthroughs for this level and the chest is just not there on my download. Second, and more disappointing, very often a long
  25. [R261] 3/5 · GB Hmmm: Would be a good game but playing on your phone is frustrating, control is spasmodic & minimal, runs away with itself sadly
  26. [R54] 5/5 · US Better than any game on this planet: This game is goated. Played since 2011 and when I was 9 months old. Days of entertainment Also please update the game it’s been a while 🙏🙏🙏
  27. [R57] 2/5 · US Needs an update: It’s fun but freezes all the time - typically at the end of the level or when I die. The only thing that works is to close it out - super annoying
  28. [R8] 5/5 · US A great training game: Amazing,I can be playing this at 3:OO
  29. [R11] 5/5 · US This Is the most based game ever BETTER THAN MARIO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: Why is this game so addictive
  30. [R21] 4/5 · US fix the bugs: this game was really fun a few years ago, but now it glitches out everytime you finish a level then you have to redo it after you close and reopen the game. its annoying
  31. [R49] 3/5 · US Knockoff Mario alert!: Ok so I get it that they kinda came up with an original idea but this is literally a Super Mario world ripoff. I mean I have seen worse but this is still an unoriginal idea yet this game has gotten 2 other freaking games. In my personal opinion this game is kinda bad but not terrible it’s just kinda forgetful and boring.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store