# Doodle Jump vs Jupiter Attack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jupiter Attack at none against Doodle Jump's 11. Jupiter Attack also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and device support (4 vs 2). Doodle Jump's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 40%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Doodle Jump costs $1.99 and Jupiter Attack $1.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Jupiter Attack asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jupiter Attack holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 828 and 383 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Doodle Jump's written reviews are positive against 40% of Jupiter Attack's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Jump | Jupiter Attack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (828 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump/id307727765/reviews) | **[4.5 (383 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-attack/id1475755775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **828** | 383 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #43 | **#25** |
| Size | 72 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lima Sky](https://appshunter.io/developer/285874818) | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump/id307727765)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Adventure, #60 Top Paid · Action, #192 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 candies | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 eggs | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 eggs | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 candies | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15000 eggs | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Jupiter Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jupiter-attack/id1475755775)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Casual, #68 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in intense arcade-style space combat against relentless alien invaders. Navigate your ship using intuitive controls on Apple Watch and iPhone, collect power-ups, and aim for the highest score on the global leaderboard. Relive classic arcade action with retro visuals and sound.

**Highlights:** Bullet hell arcade action, Apple Watch and iOS compatibility, Power-up collection (multi-shot, shield, rapid fire), High-score leaderboard, Intuitive Digital Crown controls on Apple Watch, Swipe controls on iPhone, Retro sound effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Jump free?

Doodle Jump costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Jupiter Attack free?

Jupiter Attack costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Jump or Jupiter Attack?

Jupiter Attack is rated higher. Doodle Jump averages 4.2 out of 5 from 828 ratings, while Jupiter Attack averages 4.5 from 383 ratings.

### Do Doodle Jump or Jupiter Attack have ads?

Neither Doodle Jump nor Jupiter Attack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump or Jupiter Attack?

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Jupiter Attack every 2 months. Most recently, Doodle Jump was updated on October 13, 2026 and Jupiter Attack on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Doodle Jump or Jupiter Attack?

Doodle Jump currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Jupiter Attack at #25. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*