# Jump Jerboa vs Nova

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nova at none against Jump Jerboa's 1. Nova also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Jump Jerboa's advantage is ratings volume (480 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jump Jerboa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nova asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nova holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jump Jerboa has 480 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Jump Jerboa's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nova's.

Jump Jerboa ships an update every 2 months, Nova weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jump Jerboa | Nova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (480 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-jerboa/id1562903036/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-space-strategy-game/id6780326157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **480** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yong Kian Chin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1159442635) | [Kevin Gilpin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804481222) |

## What reviewers say

### Jump Jerboa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-jerboa/id1562903036)

Embark on a challenging minimalist platforming adventure as a desert rodent escaping a facility. Master one-touch controls across numerous handcrafted levels filled with deadly obstacles. Experience retro pixel art and chip-tune music in this unforgiving yet rewarding game.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls, Minimalist presentation, Handcrafted challenging levels, 99 levels, Portals and jump pads, Chip-tune music, Pixel art

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal + Tiny companion | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 💎 Charming pixel art and aesthetics
- 🔒 Minimal ads that don't interrupt gameplay
- 👍 Challenging yet fair difficulty curve

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or progress loss
- 🔍 Lack of tutorial or in-game guidance
- 🕹️ Controls can feel imprecise at times

**Reported bugs**

- Levels sometimes reset progress unexpectedly
- Difficulty spikes in certain world transitions

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to customize the character
- Leaderboards or achievements system
- Level editor or community-created content


### Nova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-space-strategy-game/id6780326157)

Command a star fleet in a real-time galactic conquest game. Engage in strategic battles, forge binding diplomatic contracts, and manage your empire efficiently. Play at your own pace, from quick sprints to long campaigns, with background notifications keeping you informed.

**Highlights:** Real-time galactic conquest, Binding diplomatic contracts, Fog of war for strategic depth, Customizable game pace and duration, Background notifications, Map editor for custom galaxies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jump Jerboa free?

Jump Jerboa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nova free?

Nova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jump Jerboa or Nova?

Nova is rated higher. Jump Jerboa averages 4.8 out of 5 from 480 ratings, while Nova averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Jump Jerboa or Nova have ads?

Jump Jerboa shows ads; Nova does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jump Jerboa or Nova?

Jump Jerboa ships an update every 2 months, and Nova weekly. Most recently, Jump Jerboa was updated on October 22, 2026 and Nova on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*