Comparison

BadWeekend vs Beaver Jam

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

Head to head
About

BadWeekend

A side-scrolling action game where players navigate through levels, avoiding obstacles and rescuing companions. The gameplay starts simple but evolves into more complex actions as you progress.

Highlights
  • Side-scrolling action gameplay
  • Simple to in-depth controls
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Companion rescue
  • Shelter usage for recharging
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BedWeekend is a side-scrolling action game. You can start with simple controls, but the more you play, the more in-depth the action becomes. Avoid obstacles, rescue your companions, use shelters to recharge, and reach your destination.

About

Beaver Jam

Control a beaver in this 2D side-scroller, collecting berries by navigating platforms and avoiding hazards. Enjoy a simple yet engaging gameplay experience.

Highlights
  • 2D side-scrolling gameplay
  • Platform navigation
  • Berry collection
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Character control
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Beaver Jam is a 2D side-scroller in which you control a beaver and collect berries by jumping onto platforms and avoiding obstacles.

Screenshots

BadWeekend4 screens
Beaver Jam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Beaver Jam at Free against BadWeekend's $1.99. BadWeekend's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 18 months). On review sentiment, 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

Beaver Jam is free to download; BadWeekend costs $1.99 up front. BadWeekend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Beaver Jam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BadWeekend ships an update weekly, Beaver Jam every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BadWeekend versus Beaver Jam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBadWeekendBeaver Jam
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB107 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCHUL YOUNG KANGBenjamin Schreiber

Customer experience

BadWeekend

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Beaver Jam

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BadWeekend

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Beaver Jam

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$1.99

Questions

Is BadWeekend free?
BadWeekend costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Beaver Jam free?
Beaver Jam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BadWeekend or Beaver Jam have ads?
Neither BadWeekend nor Beaver Jam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BadWeekend or Beaver Jam?
BadWeekend ships an update weekly, and Beaver Jam every 18 months. Most recently, BadWeekend was updated on June 5, 2026 and Beaver Jam on June 1, 2026.

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