# Helix vs Mr Jump S

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mr Jump S at 82% against Helix's 30%. Mr Jump S also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 90). Helix's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Helix is free to download; Mr Jump S costs $1.99 up front. Helix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mr Jump S sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mr Jump S holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mr Jump S has 1.3K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Helix's written reviews are positive against 82% of Mr Jump S's.

Helix ships an update fortnightly, Mr Jump S every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helix | Mr Jump S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helix/id1229690363/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-jump-s/id1235551621/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 90 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.2% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Kooapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/290924809) |

## What reviewers say

### Helix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helix/id1229690363)

Navigate an endlessly descending helix, skillfully jumping over pits and obstacles while dodging projectiles. Earn in-game currency to unlock fun new skins. Experience challenging yet relaxing gameplay with simple one-tap controls.

**Highlights:** Endless helix descent, Obstacle avoidance, Jump over pits, Unlockable skins, One-tap controls, Highscore competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and color changes
- 🎵 Relaxing music and sound effects
- ⚡ Simple and easy-to-learn controls
- 🧠 Challenging and rewarding difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Frequent lag and performance issues
- ⚙️ Poor jump responsiveness and sensitivity
- 😤 Extremely difficult with no progression curve
- 🔄 Game crashes and freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Ads popping up during active gameplay causing instant death
- Game lag causing delayed jump response
- Jump input not registering or registering late
- Game crashes and iPad shutdowns
- Inconsistent jump distance

**Requested features**

- Tutorial or onboarding instructions
- Easier difficulty mode or 'zen' mode
- Ability to control ball rotation timing
- First-person perspective option
- Score sharing with friends via iMessage


### Mr Jump S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-jump-s/id1235551621)

Embark on a new adventure with a one-button platformer. Guide the character through challenging levels, utilizing precise jumps to navigate traps and reach the finish line.

**Highlights:** One-button platform gameplay, Dozens of ingenious levels, Avoid traps, Reach the end of the level, New adventure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Awesome game
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 💡 Challenging but not too difficult
- 👍 Simple and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of new levels and content updates
- 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔍 Too many ads and interruptions
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with invisible walls
- Game crashes after ads
- Touch controls not always responsive

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds
- Ability to customize the character
- Additional gameplay modes or challenges
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helix free?

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

### Is Mr Jump S free?

Mr Jump S costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Helix or Mr Jump S?

Mr Jump S is rated higher. Helix averages 4.0 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Mr Jump S averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Helix or Mr Jump S have ads?

Mr Jump S shows ads; Helix does not.

### Which is updated more often, Helix or Mr Jump S?

Helix ships an update fortnightly, and Mr Jump S every 6 weeks. Most recently, Helix was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mr Jump S on October 16, 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.*
