Comparison

DERE EVIL EXE vs Jump Jerboa

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

Head to head
About

DERE EVIL EXE

This is a retro platformer with a gripping meta-horror story. Navigate a pixel art world, solve puzzles, and survive against creatures born from fear. Enjoy a unique blend of catchy chiptune and ominous orchestral music.

Highlights
  • Meta horror story
  • Retro pixel platformer
  • Unique puzzles and obstacles
  • Survive against corruptions
  • 80s/90s 16-bit aesthetics
  • Catchy retro chiptune music
  • Ominous orchestral music
Features
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DERE EVIL EXE is both a terrifying thriller with a gripping story and an unorthodox retro platformer with unique puzzles and obstacles. In DERE EVIL EXE, you step into the tiny shoes of a silent hero named 'Knightly'. Knightly must jump, run, and manipulate environments in order to survive the heart-racing journey through a stunning pixel art world. Within surreal structures lurk dangerous creatures known as 'corruptions'. They take the form of their creator's greatest fears. Their creepy creator, sporting a cunning visage of cheerfulness, hides in plain sight as she watches her prey fall deeper into her traps. Will Knightly be able to escape these pixelated nightmares? ===== “Take the challenge, and wade in, DERE EVIL EXE is unquestionably worth your time... 5/5” - Touch Arcade “An indie title that shifts from retro platformer to meta-horror, it pokes fun at and toys with its influences along the way.” - Rock Paper Shotgun “DERE EVIL EXE is yet another great game from AppSir we really enjoyed... 95/100” - Edamame Reviews ===== EERIE AND EXCEPTIONAL Finalist in the 15th annual International Mobile Gaming Awards and nominated for Best Storytelling in the 2019 Mobile Games Awards. A GAME LOST IN TIME Modern 2d side-scrolling horror game with levels inspired by the simplicity and aesthetics of 16-bit arcade classics of the 80s and 90s. MELODIC MADNESS The game plays either catchy retro chiptune music or ominous orchestral music, depending on the situation. IMMERSIVE TALE OF HORROR A completely new meta story that bends the creepypasta genre in ways unseen in the video game world. A STANDALONE SEQUEL Users do not need to play the prequel game to enjoy the story. NOT SO EVIL STICKER PACK Liven up your conversations with iMessage stickers featuring cute and quirky characters of DERE EVIL EXE! ===== This game contains one optional in-app purchase to permanently disable ads. We recommend that users purchase this feature for a truly immersive experience.

About

Jump Jerboa

Embark on a challenging minimalist platforming adventure as a desert rodent escaping a facility. Master one-touch controls across numerous handcrafted levels filled with deadly obstacles. Experience retro pixel art and chip-tune music in this unforgiving yet rewarding game.

Highlights
  • One-touch controls
  • Minimalist presentation
  • Handcrafted challenging levels
  • 99 levels
  • Portals and jump pads
  • Chip-tune music
  • Pixel art
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What are jerboas? Why, they're desert rodents that can REALLY jump! Trapped in a cage for much of your life, it's time to bust out and face adversity in Jump Jerboa, an unforgiving, minimalist one-button micro platformer! You will fail over and over, but in the end the freedom will be well worth the pain... right? Jump Jerboa is packed with challenging micro-levels. Play as a jerboa who must escape a facility filled with countless death traps. Jump Jerboa features: • One touch controls. Great for gaming on the go! • Minimalist presentation and gameplay! • Tough as nails, handcrafted levels! • 99 levels and more to come! • Several obstacle types including portals and jump pads! • Fancy chip-tune music! • Retro-induced pixel art! Jump Jerboa is a labor of love from a mostly solo game developer.

Screenshots

DERE EVIL EXE4 screens
Jump Jerboa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jump Jerboa at every 2 months against DERE EVIL EXE's every 4 months. Jump Jerboa also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). DERE EVIL EXE's advantage is ratings volume (4.3K vs 476). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. DERE EVIL EXE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jump Jerboa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DERE EVIL EXE against 4.8 for Jump Jerboa. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DERE EVIL EXE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 476, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 92% and 92% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DERE EVIL EXE ships an update every 4 months, Jump Jerboa every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DERE EVIL EXE versus Jump Jerboa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDERE EVIL EXEJump Jerboa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings)4.8 (476 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews92.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better476
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB23 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDarius Immanuel GuerreroYong Kian Chin

Customer experience

DERE EVIL EXE

All ratings4,290 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews1,178 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.7%

Jump Jerboa

All ratings476 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews277 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative6.9%

User reviews

DERE EVIL EXE

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging story
  • 🚀 Challenging gameplay
  • 💡 Unique meta-narrative
  • 👍 Retro art style
  • 👍 Satisfying ending choices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional control issues
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔋 Frequent ads can disrupt experience
  • 🔍 Short length of the game

Jump Jerboa

From 476 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
  • 💎 Charming pixel art and aesthetics
  • 🔒 Minimal ads that don't interrupt gameplay
  • 👍 Challenging yet fair difficulty curve

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or progress loss
  • 🔍 Lack of tutorial or in-game guidance
  • 🕹️ Controls can feel imprecise at times

Bugs and requests

DERE EVIL EXE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Jump button not responding at times
  • Inconsistent collision detection
  • Freezing and unresponsiveness on certain levels

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Controller support
  • Customizable controls
  • Difficulty settings

Jump Jerboa

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Levels sometimes reset progress unexpectedly
  • Difficulty spikes in certain world transitions

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to customize the character
  • Leaderboards or achievements system
  • Level editor or community-created content

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DERE EVIL EXE

One-time1
  • Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE$1.99
1 purchases

Jump Jerboa

One-time1
  • Ad Removal + Tiny companion$1.99

Questions

Is DERE EVIL EXE free?
DERE EVIL EXE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jump Jerboa free?
Jump Jerboa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DERE EVIL EXE or Jump Jerboa?
Jump Jerboa is rated higher. DERE EVIL EXE averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Jump Jerboa averages 4.8 from 476 ratings.
Do DERE EVIL EXE or Jump Jerboa have ads?
Both DERE EVIL EXE and Jump Jerboa show ads.
Which is updated more often, DERE EVIL EXE or Jump Jerboa?
DERE EVIL EXE ships an update every 4 months, and Jump Jerboa every 2 months. Most recently, DERE EVIL EXE was updated on October 21, 2026 and Jump Jerboa on October 19, 2026.

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