Yarn! A Jumping Physics Game vs Licky Thief
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yarn! A Jumping Physics Game
Guide a brave ball of yarn through a city overrun by zombie cats. Jump over obstacles, collect stars, and defeat the menacing feline foes in this atmospheric 2D platformer.
- Physics-based jumping
- Obstacle avoidance
- Star collection
- Zombie cat battles
- 2D platformer gameplay
- Atmospheric world exploration
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After a can of toxic waste is dumped into a river, fish used to make cat food turns normally cute and cuddly cats into menacing decaying creatures! Cat Zombies! Now they are terrorizing the city and it’s up to our hero - Doodle, a brave little ball of yarn - to save the day. Each level is being terrorized by a Cat Zombie that you have to knock out, along with a number of obstacles that you have to help Doodle avoid. Jump over spikes and saws, and pivot off the walls in order to scale up them. Collect all the stars and destroy the Cat Zombie as fast as you can. Best of luck, and remember keep on the look out for Cat Zombies. Yarn is a beautiful indie 2d atmospheric platformer with a cute little character super hero - Doodle! Jump through this diverse, gorgeous galaxy world and explore Meow Town or the Scratchy Dungeons but watch out for the monster zombie cats! This corky jumper is a furry of fun!
Licky Thief
Use your tongue as a grappling hook to navigate challenging levels, solve puzzles, and retrieve stolen heirlooms. This action puzzle platformer offers dynamic gameplay and a unique experience for players of all ages.
- Tongue grappling hook mechanic
- Tricky puzzle solving
- Avoid dangerous obstacles
- 10+ dynamic levels
- Unlockable badges
- Groovy soundtrack
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The evil hawk has stolen your family heirlooms… it’s time to steal them back! Use your tongue as a grappling hook to zip around, solve tricky puzzles, and avoid dangerous obstacles. Download now to take back what’s rightfully yours! Play as Gecky, the Licky Thief! Action puzzle platformer with interesting lore 10+ dynamic and fun levels Badges for further challenge Groovy soundtrack Licky Thief is a fun and meaningful experience for kids and adults alike!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Licky Thief at 5.0 against Yarn! A Jumping Physics Game's 4.4. Licky Thief also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Yarn! A Jumping Physics Game's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. Yarn! A Jumping Physics Game sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Licky Thief asks for nothing beyond the download.
Licky Thief holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Yarn! A Jumping Physics Game's written reviews are positive against 100% of Licky Thief's.
Yarn! A Jumping Physics Game ships an update monthly, Licky Thief every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yarn! A Jumping Physics Game | Licky Thief |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 302 MB | 612 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Apps by Erik | MassDiGI |
Customer experience
Yarn! A Jumping Physics Game
Licky Thief
In-app purchases
Yarn! A Jumping Physics Game
- Dark Knit$0.99
- Sargent Tangle$0.99
- Sir Doodle$0.99
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- Spoooky Mummy Doodle$0.99
Licky Thief
No in-app purchases
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