Comparison

PapiJump Collection vs Doodle Jump

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

Head to head
About

PapiJump Collection

Control a character by tilting your device to make them jump eternally upwards. Navigate through various challenging levels with unique mechanics and increasing difficulty. Aim for high scores to unlock new stages in this addictive action game.

Highlights
  • Endless jumping gameplay
  • Tilt controls for movement
  • 10 unique levels
  • Score-based level unlocking
  • Screen wrap-around mechanic
Features
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This app lets you enjoy a variety of Sunflat games, including PapiJump. In PapiJump, tilt your device to control Mr.Papi (red ball guy) left and right and go up higher! Currently, this app includes the following games. - PapiJump - PapiJump Cave - PapiJump Land - PapiJump 3D - PapiBalloon - PapiBreak - PapiTrampoline - SFCave - PapiWall - ActionPotato - PapiDrive - PapiRiver - PapiBatting - PapiHop - PapiBlocks - PapiBounce - PapiDiving - PapiEscape - PapiMelt - PapiMirror - PapiPlane - PapiPole - PapiSurvival - PapiFlap - PapiMountain - PapiStep - PapiMissile - PapiRubber - ActionSwing - ActionWall 3D - PapiCannon - PapiCatch - PapiDefense - PapiOrange - PapiTap - PapiTrio

About

Doodle Jump

Guide a character upwards on a graph paper world using tilt controls. Collect power-ups like jet packs and avoid obstacles such as black holes and monsters. Compete with friends and other players on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Tilt controls for movement
  • Collect jet packs and power-ups
  • Avoid black holes and monsters
  • Jump on monsters Mario-style
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
  • Race against friends
Features
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BE WARNED: Insanely addictive! "possibly the best iPhone game ever created" - Touch Arcade From prime-time sitcoms (BIG BANG THEORY) to late night TV (JIMMY FALLON) to a fashion accessory for pop stars (LADY GAGA), Doodle Jump is EVERYWHERE! It's a cultural craze, a hot new trend! iTunes reviews (US) ************* "I just got dumped cuz I wouldn't put this game down! And I just kept playing while she walked away... ITS THAT GOOD!" "Somehow it's better than sleep for me. I am sick, sleep deprived, and achy, and yet I cannot put it down" "Coming from someone who owns a PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360, I play this game more!! This game is amazing!!" Media reviews: ******* "Doodle Jump is a perfect micro-game, insanely addictive, and deliciously replayable. Go get it." - MacWorld.com "the most addicting iPhone game yet?" -GIZMODO "...the king of casual games on the App Store ...tons of updates and lots and lots of gameplay in a super simple and accessible package." - TUAW So, what is it? **** In Doodle Jump, you guide Doodle the Doodler—using some of the most subtle and accurate tilt controls in existence—on a springy journey up, up, up a sheet of graph paper, picking up jet packs, avoiding black holes, and blasting baddies with nose balls along the way. Laugh with delight as Doodle™ blows past other players' actual score markers scribbled in the margins. And be warned: this game is insanely addictive. FEATURES: - 11 incredible worlds + 3 SECRET easter eggs - broken, moving, disappearing, moveable, and EXPLODING platforms - JET PACKs, PROPELLER HATS, ROCKETS, and springs that fly you higher - UFOs, black holes, monsters, bear traps! - jump on monsters to bring them down MARIO-style - share your scores - race agains friends! - global leaderboards, achievements! How to play: Tilt to move left or right, tap the screen to shoot. -------------------------------------------------- *Please don't Doodle Jump and drive, and BE WARNED: Doodle Jump is Insanely Addictive!

Screenshots

PapiJump Collection4 screens
Doodle Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PapiJump Collection at Free against Doodle Jump's $1.99. PapiJump Collection also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Doodle Jump's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). On device support and iOS requirement 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

PapiJump Collection is free to download; Doodle Jump costs $1.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PapiJump Collection asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PapiJump Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Jump has 832 ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PapiJump Collection's written reviews are positive against 71% of Doodle Jump's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PapiJump Collection ships an update every 2 weeks, Doodle Jump every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
PapiJump Collection versus Doodle Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPapiJump CollectionDoodle Jump
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.5 (99 ratings) — better4.2 (832 ratings)
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better71.0% of reviews
Number of ratings99832 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYohei IwasakiLima Sky

Customer experience

PapiJump Collection

All ratings98 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews403 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative8.2%

Doodle Jump

All ratings828 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews473 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative20.7%

User reviews

PapiJump Collection

From 99 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and fun
  • 🚀 Entertaining without feeling addictive
  • 🚀 Great for nostalgia
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 👍 Awesome and legendary

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🐛 Outdated visuals
  • 🔋 Requires frequent updates to work on newer devices

Doodle Jump

From 832 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Favorite game
  • 🎮 Great classic
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🕹️ Amazing game
  • 🎨 Cute characters and themes

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Too many ads
  • 🤔 Confusing controls
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Paid version still has ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

Bugs and requests

PapiJump Collection

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Glitches that cause loss of control
  • Inconsistent sound functionality

Requested features

4 requests
  • Personal high score tracking
  • More game modes and difficulty levels
  • Ability to customize character and game aesthetics
  • Integrated leaderboard and score submission

Doodle Jump

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Missions progress not saving properly
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Multiplayer connection issues
  • Incorrect theme/character unlocking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more themes and characters
  • Improve multiplayer functionality
  • Add difficulty settings
  • Provide an option to turn off sound effects
  • Optimize for newer devices

In-app purchases

None

PapiJump Collection

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Doodle Jump

One-time10
  • 1000 coins$0.99
  • 1000 candies$0.99
  • 500 eggs$0.99
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  • 10,000 gold$0.99
  • 10,000 coins$1.99
  • 5000 eggs$1.99
  • 100,000 gold$1.99
  • 30,000 coins$2.99
  • 10000 candies$2.99
  • 100,000 coins$3.99

Questions

Is PapiJump Collection free?
PapiJump Collection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Doodle Jump free?
Doodle Jump costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PapiJump Collection or Doodle Jump?
PapiJump Collection is rated higher. PapiJump Collection averages 4.5 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Doodle Jump averages 4.2 from 832 ratings.
Do PapiJump Collection or Doodle Jump have ads?
PapiJump Collection shows ads; Doodle Jump does not.
Which is updated more often, PapiJump Collection or Doodle Jump?
PapiJump Collection ships an update every 2 weeks, and Doodle Jump every 2 months. Most recently, PapiJump Collection was updated on October 31, 2026 and Doodle Jump on November 4, 2026.

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