Comparison

Jump King vs Dunkadillo

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

Dunkadillo

Embark on a platforming adventure as an armadillo who transforms into a basketball to rescue a kidnapped friend. Bounce through 50 stages, dodge obstacles, and collect trading cards to unlock new characters. Face off against bosses and enjoy a rad soundtrack in this unique rescue mission.

Highlights
  • Basketball armadillo transformation
  • 50 platforming stages
  • Unlockable characters
  • Collectible trading cards
  • Boss battles
  • Controller support
Features
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Finally, a game that answers the age-old question: “What if a basketball was also an armadillo?” You are Dill the armadillo, and your best friend Pickle has just been kidnapped by a mysterious tentacle! Transform into a basketball to bounce off walls, floors, and ceilings as you rush to the rescue. Double jump over exploding bees, oblivious porcupines, and overly friendly frogs. Snag rare trading cards to unlock funky characters as you traverse 50 awesome stages. Do you have what it takes to save your best buddy... and maybe shoot a few hoops along the way? • A new platforming adventure from the creator of Dadish and Be Brave, Barb • 50 awesome stages • 10 characters to unlock • Lots of cool trading cards to find • Five big bad boys to battle • Controller support • A huge rabbit • A soundtrack that slaps • The graphics are rad • So much bouncing • I think you are special

Screenshots

Jump King4 screens
Dunkadillo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dunkadillo at 4.5 against Jump King's 3.5. Dunkadillo also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 55%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 and Dunkadillo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dunkadillo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Jump King's written reviews are positive against 90% of Dunkadillo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jump King versus Dunkadillo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJump KingDunkadillo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (33 ratings)4.5 (55 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews90.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3355 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB420 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperUKIYO PublishingThomas Young

Customer experience

Jump King

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

Dunkadillo

All ratings55 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative3.8%

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

Dunkadillo

From 55 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun gameplay
  • 🎶 Good music
  • 🔝 Unique final boss theme

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Controls not showing up in level 35
  • 🗣️ Lack of dialogue compared to other games

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

Dunkadillo

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Controls not showing up in level 35

Requested features

2 requests
  • Non-linear levels with time limit enforcer enemies
  • Roguelike elements

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Jump King

One-time3
  • 300x Hearts Bundle$0.99
  • 2400x Hearts Bundle$3.99
  • Unlimited Hearts Forever$7.99
1 purchases

Dunkadillo

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99

Questions

Is Jump King free?
Jump King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dunkadillo free?
Dunkadillo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jump King or Dunkadillo?
Dunkadillo is rated higher. Jump King averages 3.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Dunkadillo averages 4.5 from 55 ratings.
Do Jump King or Dunkadillo have ads?
Both Jump King and Dunkadillo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Jump King or Dunkadillo?
Jump King ships an update weekly, and Dunkadillo weekly. Most recently, Jump King was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dunkadillo on October 15, 2026.

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