Jump King vs Dunkadillo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Master the art of jumping
- Ascend a vertical world
- High-stakes platforming
- Learn from every fall
- Includes two free expansions
- Challenging and addictive gameplay
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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+
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.
- Basketball armadillo transformation
- 50 platforming stages
- Unlockable characters
- Collectible trading cards
- Boss battles
- Controller support
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jump King | Dunkadillo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (33 ratings) | 4.5 (55 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | 90.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 55 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 466 MB | 420 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | UKIYO Publishing | Thomas Young |
Customer experience
Jump King
Dunkadillo
User reviews
Jump King
From 33 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Jump King
- 300x Hearts Bundle$0.99
- 2400x Hearts Bundle$3.99
- Unlimited Hearts Forever$7.99
Dunkadillo
- Remove Ads$6.99
Questions
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