Comparison

Lava Llama vs Jumpy Llama

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

Head to head
About

Lava Llama

Guide a llama through an 8-bit world, escaping rising lava and avoiding obstacles. Explore new levels with retro graphics and immersive music. Stay alive as long as possible in this fast-paced arcade runner.

Highlights
  • 8-bit graphics and music
  • Procedurally generated levels
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Multiple llama characters
  • Increasing difficulty
Features
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Llama, meet lava. Now run away from that lava...as quickly as you can! Enter into an 8-bit world with exciting 8-bit graphics and immersive 8-bit music as you guide your llama to 8-bit safety. Discover new levels at altitudes high and low! Watch out for pineapples, pigeons and more! What caused this massive volcanic eruption anyway? How far will the lava go? Don't question the premise -- JUST STAY ALIVE! Future app updates will include new levels, music, obstacles, llamas...and more!

About

Jumpy Llama

Master trampoline tricks and aim for high scores in this addictive arcade game. Collect adorable llama outfits and compete globally. Play offline anytime with simple one-touch controls.

Highlights
  • One-touch controls
  • Master three trick types
  • Dozens of llama outfits
  • Global leaderboards
  • Offline play
Features
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Become the llama, bounce on the trampoline, and flip into high score stardom. Welcome to Jumpy Llama - the addictive arcade game that's easy to learn but difficult to master! Skillfully bounce, flip, and perform awesome tricks on your way to the top of the leaderboards while unlocking dozens of adorable llama outfits So simple even your grandma can play: - Watch your llama bounce on the trampoline - Tap and hold while airborne to flip - Time your release perfectly to stick the landing - Chain flips together for massive scores! For those looking for a challenge: - Tap right as you bounce for a powerful boost - Land tricks like perfect landings, belly flops, and flip combos to earn coins - Chain flips and tricks together to multiply your rewards! Features: - One-touch controls perfect for playing anywhere, anytime - Master three types of tricks: perfect landings, belly flops, and flip combos - Dozens of unique llama outfits to collect - Compete on global leaderboards - No wifi needed - play offline anytime - Free to play casual fun with optional cosmetics Join thousands of players worldwide. Download Jumpy Llama now and start flipping!

Screenshots

Lava Llama4 screens
Jumpy Llama3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lava Llama at none against Jumpy Llama's 2. Lava Llama also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0.0 vs 13.0). Jumpy Llama's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 89%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jumpy Llama sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Lava Llama asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jumpy Llama holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Lava Llama's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jumpy Llama's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lava Llama ships an update every 3 months, Jumpy Llama every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lava Llama versus Jumpy Llama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLava LlamaJumpy Llama
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings)4.9 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2042 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGreat Intrigue LLCFlying Luchador LLC

Customer experience

Lava Llama

All ratings20 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Jumpy Llama

All ratings42 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lava Llama

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Jumpy Llama

One-time2
  • Buy a llama pack!$0.99
  • Remove Ads!$1.99

Questions

Is Lava Llama free?
Lava Llama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jumpy Llama free?
Jumpy Llama is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lava Llama or Jumpy Llama?
Jumpy Llama is rated higher. Lava Llama averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Jumpy Llama averages 4.9 from 42 ratings.
Do Lava Llama or Jumpy Llama have ads?
Jumpy Llama shows ads; Lava Llama does not.
Which is updated more often, Lava Llama or Jumpy Llama?
Lava Llama ships an update every 3 months, and Jumpy Llama every 6 weeks. Most recently, Lava Llama was updated on June 1, 2026 and Jumpy Llama on September 22, 2026.

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