# Charg.io vs Jetpack Joyride Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Jetpack Joyride Classic at 4.5 against Charg.io's 3.6. Jetpack Joyride Classic also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 25). Charg.io's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Charg.io sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Jetpack Joyride Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride Classic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Charg.io's written reviews are positive against 31% of Jetpack Joyride Classic's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Charg.io | Jetpack Joyride Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargio/id1294720651/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **30.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 106 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Charg.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargio/id1294720651)

Navigate a world where emojis consume each other to grow and survive. Complete challenges, unlock characters, and compete for global high scores in this engaging game.

**Highlights:** Emoji consumption gameplay, 100 challenges to complete, Global high score competition, Unlock over 40 characters, Survival mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Charg.io free?

Charg.io 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, Charg.io or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

Jetpack Joyride Classic is rated higher. Charg.io averages 3.6 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Jetpack Joyride Classic averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Charg.io or Jetpack Joyride Classic have ads?

Neither Charg.io nor Jetpack Joyride Classic shows ads.

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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.*