# Pixel Dash! vs Jump Drive

The clearest difference is rating: Jump Drive at 4.6 against Pixel Dash!'s 2.5. Jump Drive also leads on ratings volume (380 vs 6) and review sentiment (68% vs 59%). Pixel Dash!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Dash! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jump Drive sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jump Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jump Drive has 380 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Pixel Dash!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Jump Drive's.

Pixel Dash! ships an update every 5 days, Jump Drive every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Dash! | Jump Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-dash/id1082700080/reviews) | **[4.6 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-drive-hyper-space-run/id1261011382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **380** |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stewart Thomson](https://appshunter.io/developer/816337746) | [No Six Five](https://appshunter.io/developer/859968142) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Dash!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-dash/id1082700080)

Navigate a dynamic maze, evading pursuers and collecting power-ups. Survive as long as possible in this minimalist arcade experience, with features designed for accessibility and social sharing.

**Highlights:** Dynamic maze navigation, Power-up collection, Pursuer evasion, Game Center integration, Color blind modes, Social media integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Jump Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-drive-hyper-space-run/id1261011382)

Navigate a neon starship gauntlet in this one-tap arcade runner. Dodge lasers, falling debris, and closing gates while collecting energy cells. Unlock new ships and compete on leaderboards for the ultimate high-speed challenge.

**Highlights:** One-tap, high-speed space running, Multiple zones with unique obstacles, Collect energy cells and artifacts, Unlock 20 customizable ships, Boosters for survival and speed, Challenges and Arcade modes, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delta Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Delta 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Omega 05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Omega 03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Omega 04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Sigma 04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Sigma 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 100 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sigma Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Omega Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Fun strategic gameplay with timing elements
- 👍 Artistically incredible visuals and sound
- 👍 Reminds of classic arcade games
- 👍 Well-done, non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No instructions or help provided
- 🐛 App allows pornographic advertising
- 🐛 Game becomes impossible to progress
- 🐛 Cannot play after switching apps (no start button)
- 🐛 In-app purchases (IAPs) are unwelcome

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Could not load resource
- 🐛 Cannot play after switching apps (no start button)

**Requested features**

- Add joystick option in settings
- Clarify in-app purchase details on game page


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Dash! free?

Pixel Dash! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jump Drive free?

Jump Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Dash! or Jump Drive?

Jump Drive is rated higher. Pixel Dash! averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Jump Drive averages 4.6 from 380 ratings.

### Do Pixel Dash! or Jump Drive have ads?

Jump Drive shows ads; Pixel Dash! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Dash! or Jump Drive?

Pixel Dash! ships an update every 5 days, and Jump Drive every 5 months. Most recently, Pixel Dash! was updated on September 29, 2026 and Jump Drive on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*