# Doodle Jump 2 vs Jetpack Joyride Classic

The clearest difference is monetization model: Doodle Jump 2 at free with in-app purchases against Jetpack Joyride Classic's subscription. Doodle Jump 2 also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 31%) and ratings volume (38K vs 1.5K). Jetpack Joyride Classic's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Jump 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jetpack Joyride Classic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Doodle Jump 2 against 4.5 for Jetpack Joyride Classic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Jump 2 has 38K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Doodle Jump 2's written reviews are positive against 31% of Jetpack Joyride Classic's.

Doodle Jump 2 ships an update monthly, Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Jump 2 | Jetpack Joyride Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump-2/id1542340137/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#207** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lima Sky](https://appshunter.io/developer/285874818) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Jump 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump-2/id1542340137)

**Currently charting:** #207 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an addictive platforming adventure with new worlds, characters, and challenges. Jump across platforms, collect stars to unlock content, and compete for high scores. Explore diverse environments filled with unique obstacles and monsters.

**Highlights:** New delightful environments, Cute new characters, Fun new platform challenges, Silly new monsters, Collect stars to unlock characters and environments, Beat friends' high scores

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of new levels and obstacles
- 🚀 Smooth animations and visuals
- 👍 Nostalgic feel of the original Doodle Jump

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 💰 High price to remove ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing progress loss
- 🤔 Repetitive level design and lack of creativity
- 🤔 Difficulty spike and less forgiving physics compared to original

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing stars and progress loss
- Inconsistent controls and camera movement
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose levels freely instead of unlocking sequentially
- More customization options for the character
- Achievements and stats tracking
- Multiplayer and competitive modes
- Ability to mute game sounds


### Jetpack Joyride Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080)

Experience the classic endless running adventure with Barry Steakfries. Equip unique jetpacks, dodge obstacles, and complete missions. This version offers an ad-free and in-app purchase-free gameplay experience, allowing you to focus on achieving high scores and unlocking content.

**Highlights:** No ads or in-app purchases, Unlockable jetpacks, Iconic soundtrack, Daring missions, Customizable outfits, Dodge lasers and missiles, Collect coins

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Classic version of the game
- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🎉 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a paywall/subscription
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 🤑 Greedy monetization model

**Reported bugs**

- Problematic save feature causing data loss
- Game breaking issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More vehicle costumes for S.A.M.
- Ability to transfer progress from original game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Jump 2 free?

Doodle Jump 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jetpack Joyride Classic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Jump 2 or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

Doodle Jump 2 is rated higher. Doodle Jump 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Jetpack Joyride Classic averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Doodle Jump 2 or Jetpack Joyride Classic have ads?

Doodle Jump 2 shows ads; Jetpack Joyride Classic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump 2 or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

Doodle Jump 2 ships an update monthly, and Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doodle Jump 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and Jetpack Joyride Classic on November 7, 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.*