Comparison

Jumping Boxes vs Platform Hopper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jumping Boxes

Tap the screen to make an orange box jump over spikes and onto blocks. One mistake sends you back to the start. Enjoy an addictive soundtrack synced to the gameplay.

Highlights
  • One-tap jump controls
  • Navigate over spikes
  • Jump onto blocks
  • Instant death on error
  • Restart level on failure
  • Music soundtrack synced to gameplay
Features
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With just one tap, tapping the screen to jump, guide your orange box over spikes and jump onto blocks! Any error will result in instant death and go back at the beginning of the level. With an awesome music soundtrack synced to the game you’ll quickly become addicted! Try this awesome game for your device!!!

About

Platform Hopper

Features
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Get ready to test your reflexes in this simple but addictive arcade challenge. A bright little ball is stuck bouncing from platform to platform, and it’s up to you to guide it safely as the world scrolls by. Each platform you land on is a point earned but miss, and it’s game over. The controls are easy to learn: tap and hold left or right to nudge your ball across the screen, keeping it lined up for the next jump. The further you go, the faster it feels, and the more satisfying it is to keep that streak alive. It’s the kind of game you’ll pick up for a quick round, and suddenly find yourself playing again and again just to beat your best score. Smooth visuals, tight gameplay, and a clean design make it a great little time-killer whenever you need a fun distraction.

Screenshots

Jumping Boxes4 screens
Platform Hopper2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platform Hopper at none against Jumping Boxes's 1. Jumping Boxes's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jumping Boxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Platform Hopper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Jumping Boxes versus Platform Hopper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJumping BoxesPlatform Hopper
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiuseppe CalcagnoClaremont Computer Network LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jumping Boxes

One-time1
  • Remove ADS$0.99
None

Platform Hopper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jumping Boxes free?
Jumping Boxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Platform Hopper free?
Platform Hopper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jumping Boxes or Platform Hopper have ads?
Neither Jumping Boxes nor Platform Hopper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jumping Boxes or Platform Hopper?
Jumping Boxes ships an update every 3 days, and Platform Hopper every 3 days. Most recently, Jumping Boxes was updated on October 9, 2026 and Platform Hopper on October 7, 2026.

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