Comparison

Jump King vs Roper

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

Head to head
About

Jump King

A challenging platformer where players must master the art of jumping to ascend a vertical world. Each fall is a lesson, and only perseverance leads to the top. Includes two free expansions.

Highlights
  • Master the art of jumping
  • Ascend a vertical world
  • High-stakes platforming
  • Learn from every fall
  • Includes two free expansions
  • Challenging and addictive gameplay
Features
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”Tactical Leaping Adventure - Jump King: There is a Smoking Hot Babe at the Top!” is a platforming challenge about struggling upwards in search of the legendary Smoking Hot Babe! This lonely adventure to reach The Top will demand your full mastery of the technique of jumping. Just try to remember that with each fall there is a lesson to be learned... Jump King includes two free expansions - ”New Babe+” and ”Ghost of the Babe”! Gameplay -Prepare for true high-stakes platforming! The only way forward is up, and your only enemy is yourself! Tension rises with each jump when a single mistake means a long fall - and you have to get back up again yourself... -Hold to charge and release to leap away! The seemingly simple act of jumping will take much practice to master. -Use your mind before you jump! The obvious path is sometimes not the best, and once you are in the air there is no turning back... • The higher you jump, the harder you fall • All progress and each fall is auto-saved • Tough but addictive gameplay • Challenge your friends to master this test of resolve • Hours of nail-biting suspense await Atmosphere Learn to love and hate the curious characters that you meet on your journey through this mysterious vertical world. • Classic graphics – snappy animations • Painstakingly hand drawn backgrounds • Incredible OST by Thörnlund & Eklöf Sound • High-definition ambiences The last hour led to this jump, everything is on the line! Will you get the Babe? Will you reach the Top? Do you think you have what it takes to defeat this game!? Expansions: ”New Babe+”: ”How amusing, he approaches without shaking...” The world at the end of the Imp’s hidden path seems familiar, yet everything is different... Prove that you really deserve the title of Jump King in the intense second chapter! ”Ghost of the Babe”: Investigate the mystery of the Ghost of the Babe in the twisted third chapter of the legendary struggle. The desolate land past Philosopher’s Forest is unlike anything seen before... With only a faint ghostly presence remaining, what is left to jump for? You didn't do it for her, did you? (It is recommended to finish the original game before attempting the expansions.) IGRS RATING 3+

About

Roper

Control your character with a single button to jump, swing, and navigate through 100 challenging levels. Collect coins and master the mechanics in this minimalist platformer. Enjoy a smooth gaming experience with a tiny install size and offline play.

Highlights
  • Single-button controls
  • 100 challenging levels
  • Coin collection
  • Jump and swing mechanics
  • Tiny install size
  • Offline play
  • Fast performance
Features
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One button is all you need to jump, swing, and more to collect all the coins across 100 levels. - Tiny install size - Fully playable offline - Fast performance

Screenshots

Jump King4 screens
Roper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Roper at 4.9 against Jump King's 3.5. Roper also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 55%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

Both are free to download. Jump King sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Roper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Jump King's written reviews are positive against 95% of Roper's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Jump King versus Roper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJump KingRoper
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (33 ratings)4.9 (50 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews94.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3350 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUKIYO PublishingFancade

Customer experience

Jump King

All ratings33 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative37.3%

Roper

All ratings50 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.1%

User reviews

Jump King

From 33 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port
  • 👍 Enjoyable game
  • 👍 Great challenge
  • 👍 Faithful to original

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues
  • 💰 Predatory monetization
  • 👎 Poor controls and UI

Roper

From 50 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🚀 Simple but engaging
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 💰 No ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Needs more levels/content
  • 🎮 Rope mechanic can be frustrating

Bugs and requests

Jump King

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game doesn't start
  • Connectivity issues
  • Frequent crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable button layout
  • Offline play
  • Natural heart regeneration
  • Performance improvements

Roper

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Difficulty with long jumps
  • Occasional performance issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and chapters
  • Additional mechanics and challenges
  • Customization options for characters

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Jump King

One-time3
  • 300x Hearts Bundle$0.99
  • 2400x Hearts Bundle$3.99
  • Unlimited Hearts Forever$7.99
None

Roper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jump King free?
Jump King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roper free?
Roper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jump King or Roper?
Roper is rated higher. Jump King averages 3.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Roper averages 4.9 from 50 ratings.
Do Jump King or Roper have ads?
Both Jump King and Roper show ads.

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