# Jumping Cat vs Mannequin Downhill

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mannequin Downhill at 79% against Jumping Cat's 25%. Mannequin Downhill also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (23K vs 8). Jumping Cat's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Mannequin Downhill holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mannequin Downhill has 23K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Jumping Cat's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mannequin Downhill's.

Jumping Cat ships an update every 9 days, Mannequin Downhill every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jumping Cat | Mannequin Downhill |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-cat/id1377591307/reviews) | **[4.7 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mannequin-downhill/id6444274847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 85 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [KAYAC Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/315952203) |

## What reviewers say

### Jumping Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-cat/id1377591307)

Guide a feline friend as it navigates through a domestic environment. The game focuses on simple, repetitive actions within a house setting.

**Highlights:** Cat jumping gameplay, Indoor house environment, Simple controls

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mannequin Downhill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mannequin-downhill/id6444274847)

Control a fragile mannequin racing downhill. Avoid obstacles and rivals to reach the finish line intact. Unlock transformations like skis, wheels, wings, or a ball, and customize your mannequin's color.

**Highlights:** Fragile mannequin physics, Downhill obstacle avoidance, Rival races, Transformations (ski, wheels, wings, ball), Color customization

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🚀 Satisfying physics and gameplay
- 💡 Variety of vehicles and characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Game can be battery-draining
- 📢 Too many ads after each level

**Reported bugs**

- Levels become repetitive after a certain point
- Game freezes or crashes on some devices
- Inappropriate ads shown to younger players

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and characters
- Implement a time trial mode
- Allow for character and vehicle customization
- Add a multiplayer mode
- Provide an option to mute sound


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jumping Cat free?

Jumping Cat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mannequin Downhill free?

Mannequin Downhill is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jumping Cat or Mannequin Downhill?

Mannequin Downhill is rated higher. Jumping Cat averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mannequin Downhill averages 4.7 from 23K ratings.

### Do Jumping Cat or Mannequin Downhill have ads?

Mannequin Downhill shows ads; Jumping Cat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jumping Cat or Mannequin Downhill?

Jumping Cat ships an update every 9 days, and Mannequin Downhill every 5 months. Most recently, Jumping Cat was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mannequin Downhill on November 2, 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.*