Comparison

Candy Runner vs Tap Jitsu

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

Head to head
About

Candy Runner

Features
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This is Candy Island. Just Jump and Run. How far can you run? ******Features******* -Simple Run and Jump Play -Cute Character -Game Center Support

About

Tap Jitsu

Test your reflexes and focus in this ninja-themed game. Tap with perfect timing to deflect incoming shurikens and survive an endless trial on a fragile bridge. Simple to play but challenging to master, it offers pure, addicting action.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced reflex action
  • Endless survival challenge
  • Master ninja techniques
  • Simple one-tap gameplay
  • Addicting action
Features
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Tap Jitsu – Deflect. Survive. Become the Master. Step into the silent shoes of a ninja and face the ultimate test of reflexes and focus. In Tap Jitsu, you're caught in an endless trial of skill—standing on a fragile bridge under a rain of deadly shurikens. Armed with only your trusty nunchaku, your mission is simple: block every shuriken and stay alive. Fast-Paced Reflex Action Tap with perfect timing to deflect incoming shurikens. Miss... and it's game over. Endless Challenge The longer you survive, the faster and harder the challenge becomes. How long can you last? Master Your Technique One tap could be the difference between glory and defeat. Simple to Play, Tough to Master. No tutorials, no fluff—just pure, addicting action from the first tap. Do you have what it takes to become a true Tap Jitzu master? The bridge awaits.

Screenshots

Candy Runner4 screens
Tap Jitsu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tap Jitsu at none against Candy Runner's shown. Candy Runner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candy Runner ships an update every 5 months, Tap Jitsu every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 5 level
Candy Runner versus Tap Jitsu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandy RunnerTap Jitsu
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB81 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHoon NamROBERTO MARCHESI

In-app purchases

None

Candy Runner

No in-app purchases

None

Tap Jitsu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Candy Runner free?
Candy Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tap Jitsu free?
Tap Jitsu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Candy Runner or Tap Jitsu have ads?
Candy Runner shows ads; Tap Jitsu does not.
Which is updated more often, Candy Runner or Tap Jitsu?
Candy Runner ships an update every 5 months, and Tap Jitsu every 6 months. Most recently, Candy Runner was updated on October 17, 2026 and Tap Jitsu on October 24, 2026.

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