Comparison

Side 2 Side 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

Side 2 Side

Navigate a bouncing character through challenging obstacles by jumping from side to side. Collect in-game currency to unlock new characters and customize the game's appearance with various themes. Enjoy a relaxing soundtrack in this simple yet addictive experience.

Highlights
  • Side-to-side jumping gameplay
  • Obstacle avoidance challenges
  • Collect jelly blob points
  • Unlockable jelly characters
  • Customizable themes
  • Relaxing music
Features
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Jump from side to side, and survive for as long as you can against the devious obstacles! Collect jelly blob points and use them to unlock all the jellies! Change the theme to the color of your liking and enjoy the relaxing music in this addictive, yet simple game!

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

Side 2 Side4 screens
Platform Hopper2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platform Hopper at none against Side 2 Side's 5. Platform Hopper also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Side 2 Side's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Side 2 Side sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Platform Hopper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side 2 Side ships an update weekly, Platform Hopper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Side 2 Side versus Platform Hopper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide 2 SidePlatform Hopper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDually Games LtdClaremont Computer Network LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Side 2 Side

One-time5
  • 400 Points$0.99
  • 1400 Points$2.99
  • Disable Ads$3.99
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  • 3000 Points$5.99
  • Unlock All Jellies$7.99
None

Platform Hopper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Side 2 Side free?
Side 2 Side 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 Side 2 Side or Platform Hopper have ads?
Neither Side 2 Side nor Platform Hopper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Side 2 Side or Platform Hopper?
Side 2 Side ships an update weekly, and Platform Hopper every 3 days. Most recently, Side 2 Side was updated on November 2, 2026 and Platform Hopper on October 28, 2026.

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