# The Spearman vs LEAP! Platform Jump Game

The clearest difference is update cadence: LEAP! Platform Jump Game at daily against The Spearman's every 17 months. LEAP! Platform Jump Game also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). The Spearman's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Spearman sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LEAP! Platform Jump Game sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LEAP! Platform Jump Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Spearman has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of The Spearman's written reviews are positive against 100% of LEAP! Platform Jump Game's.

The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, LEAP! Platform Jump Game daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Spearman | LEAP! Platform Jump Game |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spearman/id1246675466/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leap-platform-jump-game/id6762069983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BYV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289684786) | [CAMERON WILLIAM COOPER](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887601527) |

## What reviewers say

### The Spearman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-spearman/id1246675466)

Engage in a physics-based combat game where you control a stickman warrior. Aim and throw spears to defeat various enemies like archers, swordsmen, and magicians. Upgrade your character with new gear and skills to survive increasingly challenging waves.

**Highlights:** Ragdoll physics combat, Target and throw spears, Defeat diverse enemies, In-game store for upgrades, Healing and defensive skills

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disabling advertising | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins. Discount | $3.99 | one-time |
| Elite Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50000 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Frozen King | $7.99 | one-time |
| God Power | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great way to pass time
- 🤩 Highly addictive and fun
- 💎 Lots of cool cosmetics
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy controls
- 🤖 Overpowered AI enemies
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤕 Frustrating difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Helmets don't protect against face shots
- Rag dolls interfere with crucial throws
- Spears going through enemies next to each other
- Sound issues on iOS

**Requested features**

- Deflecting arrows mechanic
- Ability to buy new spears
- Nerf wizard and swordsman enemies
- Endless mode with sword-wielding enemies


### LEAP! Platform Jump Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leap-platform-jump-game/id6762069983)

Charge your jumps by holding the screen and tilt to aim your ascent. Navigate through six hand-drawn zones, from paper to space, hopping between various platform types. Unlock new characters and compete with friends on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Hold to charge jumps, Tilt to aim, Six distinct hand-drawn zones, Multiple platform types, Unlockable character skins, Game Center leaderboards, Watch ad to continue

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Spearman free?

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

### Is LEAP! Platform Jump Game free?

LEAP! Platform Jump Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Spearman or LEAP! Platform Jump Game?

LEAP! Platform Jump Game is rated higher. The Spearman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while LEAP! Platform Jump Game averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do The Spearman or LEAP! Platform Jump Game have ads?

Both The Spearman and LEAP! Platform Jump Game show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Spearman or LEAP! Platform Jump Game?

The Spearman ships an update every 17 months, and LEAP! Platform Jump Game daily. Most recently, The Spearman was updated on November 6, 2026 and LEAP! Platform Jump Game on October 31, 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.*