Comparison

PUBG MOBILE vs Shadow Jump

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

Head to head
About

PUBG MOBILE

Experience the original mobile battle royale with intense 10-minute matches. Explore numerous maps and modes, team up with friends, and enjoy realistic gunplay with customizable controls. Survive against 100 players to be the last one standing.

Highlights
  • Epic battle royale gameplay
  • 10-minute matches
  • Multiple maps and modes
  • Customizable controls
  • Voice chat with friends
  • Realistic firearms
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【Epic battle royale masterpiece】 Lots of events for you to explore.Climb to the top in PUBG MOBILE and fire at will. PUBG MOBILE is the original battle royale game on mobile and one of the best mobile shooting games. 【Extreme battles in 10-minute matches】 Prepare your firearms, respond to the call for battle in PUBG MOBILE, and fire at will. 【Tons of maps and modes】 PUBG MOBILE has many maps and gameplay mechanics that give you a thrilling survival experience. Find your friends and play the new modes together! Play however you like and fire at will! 【Play anytime, anywhere】 Relax and play PUBG MOBILE to your heart's content! Enjoy the smoothest gunplay for an unparalleled gameplay experience. 【Made especially for mobile phones】 Features customizable controls, training mode, and voice chat with friends. Experience the smoothest control experience and the most realistic firearms on your phone. PUBG MOBILE has the highest fidelity items and gameplay experience. PUBG MOBILE can fulfill any wish you might have. Choose from countless firearms and test your marksmanship. New items, maps, and modes are constantly being added to the game. PUBG MOBILE offers the most intense multiplayer battles on your mobile phone. Join the battle, gear up, and play to win. Survive in epic 100-player battles in Classic Mode, Payload , fast-paced 4v4 Arena battles, and Infection Mode. Survival is all that matters. Be the last one standing. Accept missions and fire at will! Compatible Models: All models with at least an Apple A8 chip (iPhone 6 or newer, iPad Air 2 or newer, iPad mini 4 or newer, iPod Touch 6 or newer, all iPad Pro models). Incompatible Models: All models using an Apple A7 chip or older (iPhone 5s or older, iPad Air or older, iPad Mini 3 or older, iPod Touch 5 or older). 【Follow us】 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pubgmobile Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PUBGMOBILE Twitter: https://twitter.com/PUBGMobile Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/pubgmobile Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pubgmobile Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PUBGMobile/ Discord: https://discord.gg/pubgmobile Please contact customer service if you encounter any problems: service@pubgmobile.com Please read PUBG MOBILE's Privacy Policy and User Agreement Privacy Policy: http://pubgmobile.proximabeta.com/privacy.html Tencent Games User Agreement: https://www.pubgmobile.com/terms.html

About

Shadow Jump

Features
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Two runners. Two worlds. One chance to keep them both alive. Step into Shadow Jump, an endless runner where your attention is split between light and shadow. Guide one runner through a glowing sunset village while the other races upside down below. Obstacles arrive independently in each world, and one missed jump ends the run. Find your rhythm, time each leap, and keep both runners moving as the pace climbs. Witness earthquakes that flip the worlds, light and shadow trade places, and the challenge gets even faster. There’s more to discover with every run: • Meet the giants: Encounter 20 pairs of enormous visitors, from robots and flying fleets to sky whales, phoenixes, and dragons. Discover both members of a pair to unlock their Trophy Room emblem. • Make both runners your own: Mix and match 36 hats and suits. Earn wardrobe points through play to unlock items, or choose optional paid cosmetic sets. Dress each runner separately or give them matching looks. • Choose your controls: Play with left/right touch areas, top/bottom touch areas, or dedicated jump buttons. Jump with either runner independently or both together. • Chase your next record: Beat your personal best, celebrate a new high score, and share your result. • Explore light and shadow: Enjoy richly painted scenery, lively character animation, and a sweeping landscape view. Every obstacle cleared brings another point. Every run is another chance to go farther. How long can you keep both worlds running? Contains ads and optional cosmetic in-app purchases.

Screenshots

PUBG MOBILE4 screens
Shadow Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Jump at none against PUBG MOBILE's 21. Shadow Jump also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). PUBG MOBILE's advantage is chart position (#4 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. PUBG MOBILE sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shadow Jump asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PUBG MOBILE ships an update every 2 months, Shadow Jump every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
PUBG MOBILE versus Shadow Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPUBG MOBILEShadow Jump
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.6M ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.6M — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#4 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB107 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTencent Mobile International LimitedKevin Stewart

Bugs and requests

PUBG MOBILE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Invisible walls and terrain rendering issues
  • Vehicles getting stuck or exploding
  • Inconsistent hit detection and damage registration
  • Freezing and crashing during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • First-person mode
  • Oceanic servers
  • Controller support
  • Improved anti-cheat measures
  • Ability to spectate teammates

Shadow Jump

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

21 purchases

PUBG MOBILE

Subscriptions2
  • PUBGM Prime(1 month)$0.991 Month
  • PUBGM PrimePlus(1 month)$9.991 Month
One-time19
  • ig.yiyuan1$0.29
  • 60 WOW Token$0.99
  • 60 Unknown Cash$0.99
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  • 180 Unknown Cash$2.99
  • Pubg Mobile Shop Pack 04$2.99
  • 300 WOW Token$4.99
  • 300 Unknown Cash$4.99
  • Prime Half-Year$5.29
  • Prime Plus Month$8.99
  • 600 WOW Token$9.99
  • 600 Unknown Cash$9.99
  • 1500 WOW Token$24.99
  • 1500 Unknown Cash$24.99
  • 3000 WOW Token$49.99
  • 3000 Unknown Cash$49.99
  • Prime Plus Half-Year$52.99
  • Prime Plus Year$99.99
  • 6000 WOW Token$99.99
  • 6000 Unknown Cash$99.99
None

Shadow Jump

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PUBG MOBILE free?
PUBG MOBILE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Jump free?
Shadow Jump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PUBG MOBILE or Shadow Jump have ads?
Neither PUBG MOBILE nor Shadow Jump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PUBG MOBILE or Shadow Jump?
PUBG MOBILE ships an update every 2 months, and Shadow Jump every 6 days. Most recently, PUBG MOBILE was updated on October 28, 2026 and Shadow Jump on October 28, 2026.

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