Comparison

Jetscout vs Space Bound Balloon

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

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About

Jetscout

Navigate challenging levels using a jetpack with limited fuel. Avoid various hazards to reach the end of each mission and master flight basics. Explore a distant solar system and uncover secrets in a related adventure.

Highlights
  • Jetpack-based platforming
  • Limited fuel mechanic
  • Hazard avoidance (spikes, lasers, plants)
  • 3 unique training missions
  • Exploration of a distant solar system
  • Uncover secrets of an alien race
Features
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Welcome to Jetscout: Boot Camp, a completely free jetpack-based platformer featuring the Jetscout Essential Training Simulation (JETS) for all new Jetscout recruits! Your goal is to reach the end of each mission using only a jetpack with limited fuel. Avoid deadly spikes, plants, lasers and more as you complete 3 unique missions to master the basics of Jetscout flight! When you're ready, you can tackle your first real mission of exploring a distant solar system and uncovering the secrets behind the strange Valunian race in the game Jetscout: Mystery of the Valunians.

About

Space Bound Balloon

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In Space Bound Balloon, players embark on an exciting journey through the outer limits of outer space as they control a gravity-defying hot air balloon. The premise of the game is simple yet addictive: players must guide the balloon through a series of increasingly difficult challenges as it ascends from Earth to the depths of space. The game begins on the surface of Earth, with the hot air balloon ready to take off. Players control the balloon by tapping the screen to make it ascend, avoiding obstacles such as buildings, trees, and airplanes. As the balloon rises, the landscape gradually changes, transitioning from cities and fields to the upper atmosphere, where the stars begin to shine in the background. Once the balloon enters outer space, the challenge significantly increases. Now, players must dodge asteroids, satellites, and other space objects while grappling with the lack of gravity. Balloon control becomes more delicate, as even the slightest touch can send it in an unexpected direction. Throughout the game, players can collect power-ups and bonuses that will aid them on their journey. These may include extra boosters to speed up the balloon, protective shields that temporarily make it invulnerable to obstacles, and control upgrades that make navigating through space easier. In addition to physical obstacles, players must also keep an eye on the balloon's fuel. The balloon consumes fuel constantly as it ascends, and players must collect fuel tanks scattered along the way to keep it airborne. If the fuel runs out, the balloon will fall back to Earth, and the game will end. As players progress through the game, they will face increasingly difficult challenges, including faster and more challenging obstacles to dodge, as well as extreme weather conditions that will affect the balloon's flight. Only the most skilled and persistent players will be able to reach the highest heights of space and successfully complete the journey. Space Bound Balloon is an exciting and challenging game that combines the thrill of space exploration with the accessible and addictive gameplay of casual games. With its stunning graphics, intuitive controls, and exciting challenges, it's a game that will captivate players of all ages and abilities. Are you ready to embark on this journey into the unknown? Get ready to soar with Space Bound Balloon!

Screenshots

Jetscout4 screens
Space Bound Balloon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Jetscout at 3 against Space Bound Balloon's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Jetscout versus Space Bound Balloon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJetscoutSpace Bound Balloon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 30 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDustin AuxierKeneth Walters

In-app purchases

None

Jetscout

No in-app purchases

None

Space Bound Balloon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jetscout free?
Jetscout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Space Bound Balloon free?
Space Bound Balloon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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