# Jump Jerboa — 1-button minimalist platformer

> Minimalist one-button platformer with challenging levels and retro aesthetics. (iPhone/iPad app by Yong Kian Chin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-jerboa/id1562903036 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yong Kian Chin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159442635)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.81/5 from 476 App Store ratings · 276 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2021-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-jerboa/id1562903036/reviews.md

## What is Jump Jerboa?

What are jerboas? Why, they're desert rodents that can REALLY jump!

Trapped in a cage for much of your life, it's time to bust out and face adversity in Jump Jerboa, an unforgiving, minimalist one-button micro platformer! You will fail over and over, but in the end the freedom will be well worth the pain... right?

Jump Jerboa is packed with challenging micro-levels. Play as a jerboa who must escape a facility filled with countless death traps.

Jump Jerboa features:
• One touch controls. Great for gaming on the go!
• Minimalist presentation and gameplay!
• Tough as nails, handcrafted levels!
• 99 levels and more to come!
• Several obstacle types including portals and jump pads!
• Fancy chip-tune music!
• Retro-induced pixel art!

Jump Jerboa is a labor of love from a mostly solo game developer.

## Key features

- One-touch controls
- Minimalist presentation
- Handcrafted challenging levels
- 99 levels
- Portals and jump pads
- Chip-tune music
- Pixel art

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal + Tiny companion | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Jump Jerboa?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 💎 Charming pixel art and aesthetics
- 🔒 Minimal ads that don't interrupt gameplay
- 👍 Challenging yet fair difficulty curve
- 🎨 Unique and creative level design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or progress loss
- 🔍 Lack of tutorial or in-game guidance
- 🕹️ Controls can feel imprecise at times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Levels sometimes reset progress unexpectedly
- Difficulty spikes in certain world transitions

**Most requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to customize the character
- Leaderboards or achievements system
- Level editor or community-created content

## Recent user reviews (10 of 276)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-jerboa/id1562903036/reviews.md

### 5/5 — LOVE IT

*2026-08-18, version 1.6.0*

This game is so chill and FOR ONCE there’s not 100 ads per minutes there like one add every couple of round which is nothing compared to most games. It’s beautiful 😭

### 5/5 — JERBOA

*2025-12-07, version 1.6.0*

Cute. Clever. Cuality. Ctaught me what a Jerboa is. Can’t ask for more.

### 5/5 — Such a nice little game

*2025-12-04, version 1.6.0*

The world needs more games like this

### 5/5 — BEST GAME EVER

*2025-10-14, version 1.6.0*

i played all 13 levels and THEY WERE AMAZING!!! Whoever made this, I love youu

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2025-09-21, version 1.6.0*

Just the right amount of everything. Played it to world-13. You can feel the care and thought the developer put into each detail of each level.

### 5/5 — :)

*2025-08-03, version 1.6.0*

Amaaazing and very relaxing and cute game❤️

### 5/5 — ОБОЖАЮ.

*2025-07-25, version 1.6.0*

Это одна из моих любимых игр на телефоне, с нетерпением жду новых уровней <3 
Удачи автору!!

### 5/5 — Тушканчики вперёд

*2025-05-27, version 1.6.0*

Очень мимишная игра ❤️ но я чуть не распрощалась с телефоном но потом я научилась играть в неё. Молодец разработчик!

### 5/5 — Wonderfully made

*2025-05-16, version 1.6.0*

The gameplay is VERY addictive

### 5/5 — Much Love… and death

*2025-05-01, version 1.6.0*

As someone who’s had this game for about… two years? I can say that I absolutely adore this game! It’s difficult and you’ll probably die a bunch in the process, but that’s part of the fun. Makes the wins just that much sweeter. The art is cute, and I can confirm that the jerboa does jump. 
It has a lot to offer; there are (currently) 13 worlds, each with 9 levels that progressively get more difficult, that introduce a new mechanic each world. It doesn’t get boring. And when you finish the 13 worlds? There are time trials! Normally I’m not a fan of just seeing how quick I can beat a level, but time trials give you the goal of beating the level (and getting all the stars) within a time limit. And that? That I can get behind. 
Overall, lovely game and can’t wait to see what comes next!

## Frequently asked questions about Jump Jerboa

### What is Jump Jerboa?

Jump Jerboa is a minimalist, one-button micro-platformer game where players control a jerboa escaping a facility. It features challenging, handcrafted levels with various obstacles and a retro aesthetic.

### What are the key features of Jump Jerboa?

Key features include simple one-touch controls, minimalist presentation, tough-as-nails handcrafted levels, 99 levels with more planned, obstacle types like portals and jump pads, chip-tune music, and retro pixel art.

### Is Jump Jerboa free to play?

The application is free to download and play. It also includes in-app purchases and advertisements, which are common monetization models for mobile games.

### What kind of challenges can I expect in Jump Jerboa?

Players will face numerous death traps and obstacles within the facility. The game is designed to be challenging, requiring players to fail and retry levels to master the one-button controls and progress.

### What platforms is Jump Jerboa available on?

While specific platforms are not detailed in the description, it is presented as a mobile application, implying availability on iOS and Android devices. Its one-touch controls are highlighted as suitable for gaming on the go.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2024-02-03

-2 new bonus levels
-maintenance update

### 1.5.0 — 2023-09-28

-2 bonus levels
-restart button added in time trial mode
-double jumping bug fixed
-additional bug fixes

### 1.4.1 — 2023-04-11

-World 12 time trial mode fixed
-Missing ceiling in Level 13-5 fixed

### 1.4.0 — 2023-04-08

-World 13
-display and UI bug fixes

### 1.3.6 — 2022-09-13

-Bug fixes
-Beating every currently available levels, including the time trial mode, earns you a crown!

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All apps by Yong Kian Chin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1159442635

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