# Ranger Jim — Shoot the bouncing balls

> Shoot the bouncing balls (iPhone/iPad app by Richard Bannister.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranger-jim/id1521206582 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Richard Bannister](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389985539)
- Category: Games, Casual
- Price: $1.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 66 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranger-jim/id1521206582/reviews.md

## What is Ranger Jim?

Protect the wildlife from the infuriating annoyance of the bouncy balls. Dodge the balls as they bounce over you but be careful! When hit they split in two, making double the trouble! The game features eight different types of power-up and two distinct play modes.


## Version history (last 5 of 5)

### 2.2 — 2026-04-22

- Added the ability to reset the high score table.
- Added support for multitasking on iPad.

### 2.1.1 — 2025-01-11

- Added dark and tinted icon options.

### 2.1 — 2024-09-17

- Added support for in-game cheats. Shake your device during play to bring up the menu.

### 2.0 — 2024-04-06

- Added a border around the game play area.
- Added a display of the currently selected shot type.
- Added a three second shield at the start of every level and after a life is lost.
- Added background music to the mode select screen.
- Changed the way balls are laid out on later levels to make the game somewhat easier.
- Changed the overall progression so that level six isn't radically harder than level five.
- Levels no longer reset when you lose a life.

### 1.5 — 2023-10-03

- Added the ability to speed up the end-of-level bonus countdown by holding the fire button.
- Added an improved animation for the shield power-up.
- Added support for playing using a hardware keyboard.
- Increased the default time bonus value to 250 points.
- Improved game performance on slower devices.
- Fixed visual glitch during fade-in/fade-out effects.

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All apps by Richard Bannister: https://appshunter.io/developer/1389985539

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