# Peg Jump vs literally

The clearest difference is rating: literally at 4.5 against Peg Jump's 4.1. literally also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 57%). Peg Jump's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Peg Jump sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and literally sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

literally holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 512 and 517 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Peg Jump's written reviews are positive against 73% of literally's.

Peg Jump ships an update every 5 weeks, literally every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Peg Jump | literally |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (512 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peg-jump/id286027047/reviews) | **[4.5 (517 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literally-word-game/id6448051011/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 512 | **517** |
| Positive reviews | 57.4% of reviews | **73.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seventy Nine Lines](https://appshunter.io/developer/286027050) | [Oleksandr Kozlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/967224411) |

## What reviewers say

### Peg Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peg-jump/id286027047)

Experience classic family fun with this digital adaptation of a beloved board game. Challenge yourself to solve intricate puzzles by strategically jumping pegs to remove them, aiming to leave just one behind. Enjoy nostalgic gameplay on your iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Classic peg solitaire gameplay, Simple yet challenging puzzles, Jumping peg mechanics, Nostalgic family fun, Triangle and English board options, New boards and puzzles via add-on

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peg Jump Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Fun challenge
- 👍 Exactly like the physical game
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Nostalgic experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- 💰 Ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Confusing scoring system
- 🎨 Dislike of new visual design

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to select top peg
- Leaderboard issues due to exploit
- Boards not loading after update
- Crashes when posting scores on Twitter

**Requested features**

- Add more board shapes and layouts
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Display personal best times and scores
- Allow customization of peg and board colors
- Add online leaderboards and multiplayer


### literally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literally-word-game/id6448051011)

Engage in a timed word-building challenge where you race against the clock to form words from available letters. This game offers a substantial story mode with numerous levels and tasks, alongside unique challenges like deciphering aphorisms. It features a simplified mode for a relaxed experience and detailed statistics to track your progress.

**Highlights:** 200-level story mode, 66 aphorism deciphering tasks, Simplified, relaxed mode, Minimalistic design, Detailed statistics, Power saving mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bubble gum | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chicken wings | $4.99 | one-time |
| Borscht | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Peg Jump free?

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

### Is literally free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Peg Jump or literally?

literally is rated higher. Peg Jump averages 4.1 out of 5 from 512 ratings, while literally averages 4.5 from 517 ratings.

### Do Peg Jump or literally have ads?

Neither Peg Jump nor literally shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Peg Jump or literally?

Peg Jump ships an update every 5 weeks, and literally every 3 weeks. Most recently, Peg Jump was updated on October 23, 2026 and literally on October 30, 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.*