# Jetpack Jump vs Drop and Explode

The clearest difference is rating: Drop and Explode at 4.9 against Jetpack Jump's 4.5. Drop and Explode also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 28%). Jetpack Jump's advantage is ratings volume (85K vs 2K) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jetpack Jump sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days and Drop and Explode sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drop and Explode holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Jump has 85K ratings behind it against 2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of Jetpack Jump's written reviews are positive against 49% of Drop and Explode's.

Jetpack Jump ships an update every 2 months, Drop and Explode every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jetpack Jump | Drop and Explode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (85K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-jump/id1462399315/reviews) | **[4.9 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-and-explode-soda-geyser/id1629897016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85K** | 2K |
| Positive reviews | 28.5% of reviews | **48.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 281 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Jetpack Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-jump/id1462399315)

Tap to jump and soar into the sky, utilizing jetpack fuel to travel the furthest distance. Earn money by traveling further, and use it to upgrade your jetpack and running speed to beat your high score. Discover colorful areas and enjoy offline earnings.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump and fly, Upgrade jetpack and speed, Earn money by traveling further, Discover colorful areas, Offline earnings, Booster pet and exclusive hat (subscription)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP | $14.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Jetpack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Adverts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Gameplay | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads if you turn off WiFi
- 👍 Fun game to kill time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Forced to watch ads even after paying to remove them
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
- 🔒 Ads cannot be avoided even in airplane mode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent coin/upgrade pricing
- Coins disappearing from offline earnings
- Game freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Ability to control character's tilt/rotation
- More varied landscapes and gameplay


### Drop and Explode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drop-and-explode-soda-geyser/id1629897016)

Engage in explosive soda experiments by dropping mint candies into a bottle of coke. Collect candies and use multipliers to create the tallest geyser possible in this fun physics-based game.

**Highlights:** Soda geyser experiments, Mint candy collection, Multiplier power-ups, Hundreds of levels, Simple controls, Explosive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome
- ⭐ Fun
- ⭐ Best game ever
- ⭐ Satisfaction of the game
- ⭐ Good game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches
- 🔍 Leaderboard issues
- 🛑 Too many ads
- 🚫 Couldn't load/play the game
- 🤔 Wrong math calculations

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboard glitch
- Loading/crashing issues
- Upgrade issues

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Level ideas (Mars, Pluto)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jetpack Jump free?

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

### Is Drop and Explode free?

Drop and Explode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jetpack Jump or Drop and Explode?

Drop and Explode is rated higher. Jetpack Jump averages 4.5 out of 5 from 85K ratings, while Drop and Explode averages 4.9 from 2K ratings.

### Do Jetpack Jump or Drop and Explode have ads?

Both Jetpack Jump and Drop and Explode show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jetpack Jump or Drop and Explode?

Jetpack Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Drop and Explode every 5 months. Most recently, Jetpack Jump was updated on October 30, 2026 and Drop and Explode on October 30, 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.*