# Burrito Bison vs Jetpack Joyride Classic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Burrito Bison at 89% against Jetpack Joyride Classic's 31%. Burrito Bison also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Jetpack Joyride Classic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burrito Bison sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Jetpack Joyride Classic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Burrito Bison holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Burrito Bison has 49K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Burrito Bison's written reviews are positive against 31% of Jetpack Joyride Classic's.

Burrito Bison ships an update every 2 months, Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burrito Bison | Jetpack Joyride Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burrito-bison-launcha-libre/id1135126803/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **49K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 546 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kongregate](https://appshunter.io/developer/491569846) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Burrito Bison

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burrito-bison-launcha-libre/id1135126803)

Launch a wrestler into the sky to defeat invading gummies and recover a stolen cookbook. Upgrade your abilities, battle unique opponents, and soar through different universes. Compete with friends on leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Launch wrestlers with friends, Dozens of upgrades, Five unique opponents, Battle a Final Boss, Crack open pinatas, Leaderboard races

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack #1 Flash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack #2 Flash | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Away Flash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack #3 Flash | $3.99 | one-time |
| Moneyachi Flash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack #Madness Flash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Candy Cloner Flash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Away | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack #Madness | $8.99 | one-time |
| Moneyachi | $9.99 | one-time |
| Perma Fiesta | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Really fun
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Decent progression
- 👍 Great gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress reset issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes or black screen
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Progress lost or reset
- Crashes or freezes, especially after ads
- Rift/door interaction issues

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Ability to switch between characters at will
- Reduce difficulty spike before bosses
- Improve time stop mode mechanics
- Add online multiplayer mode


### Jetpack Joyride Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080)

Experience the classic endless running adventure with Barry Steakfries. Equip unique jetpacks, dodge obstacles, and complete missions. This version offers an ad-free and in-app purchase-free gameplay experience, allowing you to focus on achieving high scores and unlocking content.

**Highlights:** No ads or in-app purchases, Unlockable jetpacks, Iconic soundtrack, Daring missions, Customizable outfits, Dodge lasers and missiles, Collect coins

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Classic version of the game
- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🎉 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a paywall/subscription
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 🤑 Greedy monetization model

**Reported bugs**

- Problematic save feature causing data loss
- Game breaking issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More vehicle costumes for S.A.M.
- Ability to transfer progress from original game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burrito Bison free?

Burrito Bison is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jetpack Joyride Classic free?

Jetpack Joyride Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Burrito Bison or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

Burrito Bison is rated higher. Burrito Bison averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Jetpack Joyride Classic averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Burrito Bison or Jetpack Joyride Classic have ads?

Burrito Bison shows ads; Jetpack Joyride Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Burrito Bison or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

Burrito Bison ships an update every 2 months, and Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Burrito Bison was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jetpack Joyride Classic on October 30, 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.*