# DERE EVIL EXE vs Jump Jerboa

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DERE EVIL EXE | Jump Jerboa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-evil-exe/id1382655034/reviews) | **[4.8 (476 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-jerboa/id1562903036/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 476 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **92.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Darius Immanuel Guerrero](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090694564) | [Yong Kian Chin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159442635) |

## What reviewers say

### DERE EVIL EXE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dere-evil-exe/id1382655034)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads for DERE EVIL EXE | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Jump button not responding at times
- Inconsistent collision detection
- Freezing and unresponsiveness on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Controller support
- Customizable controls
- Difficulty settings


### Jump Jerboa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-jerboa/id1562903036)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal + Tiny companion | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Levels sometimes reset progress unexpectedly
- Difficulty spikes in certain world transitions

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*