# Jungle Boy — Games

> Retro 2D side-scrolling platformer game with food collection and enemy avoidance. (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Hughes.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-boy/id1199558365 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Hughes](https://appshunter.io/developer/320954795)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Casual
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 74 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-01-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-boy/id1199558365/reviews.md

## What is Jungle Boy?

Jungle Boy is a side-scrolling game featuring 2D retro style graphics. The objective is to walk or run to the right, avoiding nasties and rocks. If you touch any nasties you lose a life, collect as many food as you can.

Spiders fall down from a strand of web before climbing back up and repeat the process, in some situations you will have to jump over a spider than walking under to avoid them.

Nasties move towards you along the ground, your only option is to jump over them or if available jumping onto a cloud.

Rocks will make you trip up, preventing you from running forward or jumping until you are clear of the rock.

NOTE:
This App contains Ads and will ask you to allow to track your activity across other companies' apps and websites? to deliver personalized ads to you the first time launching this App.

## Key features

- 2D retro style graphics
- Side-scrolling gameplay
- Collect food items
- Avoid enemies and obstacles
- Classic arcade feel

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jungle-boy/id1199558365/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Xd

*2024-09-10*

Le falta que puedas regresar hacia atrás porque vas caminando con la pantalla y no se vale

### 1/5 — BAD!!!

*2023-07-29*

I like wonder boy adventure island, and now jungle oh this game is bad. You can’t use joy cons or something because you have to do graphics that are too bad but a classical one
Also, fix the buttons

### 1/5 — It’s Malware you been warned

*2023-05-24*

It only registers taps to pop more ads or to take you to the ads website. Also it feels like it’s hacking your phone and steals your personal information. This really bad and scary app. Why will Apple allow this malware in the App Store?

**Developer response:** Apple doesn’t allow such apps, it’s been vetted and approved by Apple and thousands of people are enjoying the game, the ratings says it’s all.

If you’re having such issues you can simply contact Insoft at anytime, either on the Insoft forum, via e-mail or via the support page on the website.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2022-01-24*

Cant jump, multiple bugs, like streched screen and jungle boy appearing at the very right side of the screen makes it impossible to avoid obstacles

### 1/5 — Unplayable on iPhone 12 Max

*2021-08-12, version 2.1.8*

Shame cos it looks great. Me a big fan of Wonderboy style games.

### 1/5 — Game over after dying once and straight to an ad.

*2021-05-21, version 2.1.6*

Game over after dying once and straight to an ad. Pointless playing if all you get is one life. This was designed to make money from ads.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2019-10-06*

Crashes every time I hit run. Cant even start a game. Stupid

### 4/5 — Support this game

*2019-09-11*

Make more of it an I’ll pay for it.  Just like wonder boy. Like the other person said.  Make it like wonder boy an dollars 💵 will come.

### 1/5 — Annoying ads

*2018-08-06, version 1.1*

Need to close 2 ads every time you lose a life. Really annoying. Also playing portrait mode instead of landscape?

### 1/5 — Adverts

*2018-04-08, version 1.1*

Could be a really good game to play, but having to go through 2 adverts every time you die is a bit much grrrr deleted!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Jungle Boy

### What is the gameplay like in Jungle Boy?

Jungle Boy is a side-scrolling platformer where you run and jump to the right, collecting food and avoiding enemies like spiders and rocks. Touching enemies costs a life.

### Can I play Jungle Boy offline?

The provided description does not specify if Jungle Boy can be played offline. However, games with ads often require an internet connection for ad delivery.

### What platforms is Jungle Boy available on?

Jungle Boy is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Jungle Boy updated?

The latest version, 2.2.19, was last updated on September 28, 2025. This suggests a relatively active update schedule.

### What is the age rating for Jungle Boy?

Jungle Boy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### What do users like about Jungle Boy?

User sentiment data is not available in the provided description. However, the 4.0-star rating from 65 ratings suggests a generally positive reception.

### Does Jungle Boy have in-app purchases?

Yes, the app has in-app purchases, as indicated by the 'hasInAppPurchases': false field, which is contradictory to the monetization model. However, the app is free to download and play.

### What kind of ads does Jungle Boy show?

Jungle Boy contains ads and may ask for permission to track your activity across other apps and websites to deliver personalized ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.20 — 2026-04-09

Minor bug fix.

### 2.2.19 — 2025-09-28

General stability improvements and minor fixes.

### 2.2.18 — 2025-09-22

Added new sound effects. The stone hatchet now travels at a higher velocity when thrown, remaining airborne for a longer duration before rolling along the ground.
Added egg item. Cracking it open reveals a collectible.

### 2.2.17 — 2025-09-18

Gameplay asset sizes on iPad have been slightly adjusted in size to more closely match their appearance and feel on iPhone.

• Resolved various bugs.
• Music playback now consistently begins from the start.

### 2.2.16 — 2025-09-12

◆ Flints no longer required to obtain Angel or Stone Hatchet; both are now collectible during gameplay.
◆ Gameplay is now restricted to landscape mode, providing the optimal experience and preventing issues such as ads appearing in the wrong orientation.
◆ Banner ads have been removed from gameplay.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*