Comparison

Jamjam! vs The Shine

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

Head to head
About

Jamjam!

Master precision jumping as a bouncy jelly character through challenging levels. Collect items, customize your character, and defeat bosses to advance. This game offers a refreshing blend of fun and skillful platforming action.

Highlights
  • Precision jumping mechanics
  • Challenging obstacle-filled levels
  • Coin and star collection for perfect scores
  • Cosmetic character upgrades
  • Boss levels with exclusive rewards
Features
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Bounce your way to victory? Download “Jamjam!” now and start your adventure today! Experience the thrilling blend of classic platforming action and the challenging precision. In Jamjam!, you control a delightful character—a squishy, bouncy square of jelly. Master the art of flicking your jelly hero across intricate levels filled with diverse obstacles, ensuring every jump is perfectly timed and aimed. Gameplay Features: * Precision Jumping: Point, drag, and observe the trajectory to make your jelly character leap across platforms. Each stage offers a limited number of jumps, so precision is key! * Challenging Levels: Navigate through stages packed with obstacles that test your timing and skill. Every level offers a unique challenge and an opportunity to prove your mastery. * Collect and Perfect: Gather all the coins and stars scattered across each level to achieve a perfect score. Can you complete every stage flawlessly? * Cosmetic Upgrades: Unlock a variety of cosmetic items like skins, bandanas, and trails. Customize your jelly character to show off your unique style! * Boss Levels and Rewards: Special boss level at the end of each world. Conquer them to earn exclusive rewards and advance to new, exciting worlds. Why You'll Love Jamjam!: Jamjam! brings a refreshing take on platformers, blending fun and skillful gameplay with a charming character that you'll love to control. The game's intuitive aim-to-jump mechanics make it easy to learn but challenging to master. With every level and world, you'll find yourself more engrossed in this delightful and dynamic jelly-filled adventure.

About

The Shine

Features
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In a world of ancient legends, where the shadows reign supreme, and darkness is a virtue, there exists a creature of the night known as Murk. Born in fear of the Sun's deadly rays, this being has lived in obscurity, hidden away in the deepest, darkest corners of the land. And yet, Murk is not content with his secluded existence. He longs to extend the duration of the night, to keep his world forever shrouded in darkness. But to do so, he must gather dust and shining light from mushrooms, stars, and dew and fill his dark machine. Thus begins a perilous journey through the treacherous forests and murky swamps, where the creatures of the night thrive, and the dangers lurk in every shadow. With your help, Murk must evade the perils that lie ahead, collecting all the light he can to power his machine and keep the night alive. As you guide Murk on his journey, you will encounter ancient tomes and mystical artefacts that will aid you in your quest. But beware, for the forces of light will stop at nothing to prevent Murk from achieving his goal. So sharpen your senses and embrace the darkness, for in The Shine, you will embark on an epic journey through a world of fantasy and adventure, a world that only the bravest of souls can conquer. Features: Uncover the enthralling story of Murk, the creature of darkness, as you help it evade the sun's life-threatening rays. Skillfully maneuver through challenging landscape, unlocking hidden secrets and treasures that await discovery. Light Collection: Search for hidden sources of light scattered throughout the game. Collect them all to lengthen the night, giving your creature more time to thrive and explore. The gameplay is simple but addictive: tap to jump, tap and hold to jump higher. As you collect more lights, you unlock power-ups that can help you on your journey, such as speed boosts, invincibility shields, and more. But be careful, as the night is full of dangers, such as obstacles, enemies, and traps that can quickly end your run. There are many boosers like> Light value multiplier, Moon shield, Red mushroom shiled, Bad star shield, Spider shield

Screenshots

Jamjam!4 screens
The Shine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jamjam! at monthly against The Shine's every 14 months. Jamjam! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Jamjam! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and The Shine sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jamjam! ships an update monthly, The Shine every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jamjam! versus The Shine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJamjam!The Shine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (111 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings111 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB430 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKresimir CvitanovicWhite Cube d.o.o.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Jamjam!

One-time7
  • Special Bandana - Pink$0.99
  • Special Bandana - White$0.99
  • Box skin UPGRADE 1$0.99
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  • Box skin UPGRADE 2$0.99
  • Box skin UPGRADE 3$0.99
  • Box skin UPGRADE 4$0.99
  • New Skin - BOX$1.99
5 purchases

The Shine

One-time5
  • Ads Removal$1.99
  • 10 Stars$1.99
  • 20 Stars$2.99
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  • 50 Stars$3.99
  • 100 Stars$4.99

Questions

Is Jamjam! free?
Jamjam! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Shine free?
The Shine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jamjam! or The Shine have ads?
Both Jamjam! and The Shine show ads.
Which is updated more often, Jamjam! or The Shine?
Jamjam! ships an update monthly, and The Shine every 14 months. Most recently, Jamjam! was updated on June 1, 2026 and The Shine on September 18, 2026.

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