# Super Jump Star vs Whirlwind Evolution

The clearest difference is update cadence: Super Jump Star at every 3 weeks against Whirlwind Evolution's every 11 months. Super Jump Star also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Whirlwind Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (5.9K vs 83). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Jump Star sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Whirlwind Evolution sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Super Jump Star against 4.8 for Whirlwind Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whirlwind Evolution has 5.9K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Super Jump Star's written reviews are positive against 75% of Whirlwind Evolution's.

Super Jump Star ships an update every 3 weeks, Whirlwind Evolution every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Jump Star | Whirlwind Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-jump-star/id1444865981/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whirlwind-evolution/id6670462746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **5.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindstorm Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/378784987) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Jump Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-jump-star/id1444865981)

Test your hand-eye coordination in this engaging casual game. Tap to jump off a trampoline and then tap again to propel yourself higher, aiming to reach the farthest corners of the galaxy. Enjoy endless gameplay with global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-jump mechanics, Endless game mode, Global leaderboards, Tablet support, Engaging design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Character | $3.99 | one-time |


### Whirlwind Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whirlwind-evolution/id6670462746)

Become a master of destruction in this idle evolution game. Start as a small whirlwind and grow into a colossal force, upgrading power, size, and speed to devastate cities. Witness your whirlwind's mesmerizing transformation as you become unstoppable.

**Highlights:** Evolve a whirlwind, Upgrade power, size, and speed, Destroy cities, Idle gameplay, Mesmerizing transformations

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Lite | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best game
- 🚀 Whirlwind Evolution
- 👍 Funniest game ever made
- 👍 I love it it is so good
- 👍 I loveeeee it

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Une tonne de pubs, extrêmement répétitif, et aucun contenu, je déconseille, je supprime

**Reported bugs**

- Never mind, I just tried the spin the wheel and even though it says to watch an ad it doesn't make you

**Requested features**

- Never mind, I just tried the spin the wheel and even though it says to watch an ad it doesn't make you


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Jump Star free?

Super Jump Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Whirlwind Evolution free?

Whirlwind Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Super Jump Star or Whirlwind Evolution?

Whirlwind Evolution is rated higher. Super Jump Star averages 4.7 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Whirlwind Evolution averages 4.8 from 5.9K ratings.

### Do Super Jump Star or Whirlwind Evolution have ads?

Both Super Jump Star and Whirlwind Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Super Jump Star or Whirlwind Evolution?

Super Jump Star ships an update every 3 weeks, and Whirlwind Evolution every 11 months. Most recently, Super Jump Star was updated on October 11, 2026 and Whirlwind Evolution on October 17, 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.*