Comparison

Doodle Jump vs Doodle Army

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

Head to head
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!

About

Doodle Army

Engage in an endless shooting adventure against waves of enemies. Utilize a vast arsenal of over 40 weapons and play as more than 40 unlockable characters across multiple battle zones. The game features a tutorial and auto-saving to guide your progress.

Highlights
  • Endless shooting gameplay
  • Over 40 weapons
  • Over 40 unlockable characters
  • Multiple battle zones
  • In-game tutorial
  • Checkpoint auto-saving
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The Doodle Army™ wants you! Enlist today and cut down wave after wave of enemies in this endless shooting adventure! Hear the sweet screams of your victims as you strafe them with submachine gun fire or explode them with grenades and roast their remains with the flamethrower. The in game tutorial and Drill Sergeant will guide you through the basics in Boot Camp. Soon you will be on your way to creating your very own heaping piles of bloodied baddies. See how far you can go before the enemy overwhelms you! -Employ over 40 different weapons including: pistols, submachine guns, sniper rifles, shotguns, grenade launchers,assault rifles, chainsaws, lasers, grenades, and the dreaded flamethrower -Play as one of over 40 unlock-able characters in one of over six battle zones. -Two control styles available. -Continue your progress with checkpoint auto saving. THANK YOU: Thank you to the users for your support and feedback.

Screenshots

Doodle Jump4 screens
Doodle Army4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Doodle Army at none against Doodle Jump's 11. Doodle Army also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (84% vs 71%). Doodle Jump's advantage is chart position (#52 vs #165). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doodle Army holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 829 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Doodle Jump's written reviews are positive against 84% of Doodle Army's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, Doodle Army monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Doodle Jump versus Doodle Army: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle JumpDoodle Army
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.2 (829 ratings)4.5 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews84.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8291.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#52 — better#165
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB227 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLima SkyChad Towns

Customer experience

Doodle Jump

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

Doodle Army

All ratings1,526 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative9.0%

User reviews

Doodle Jump

From 829 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

Doodle Army

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
  • 💥 Exciting boss battles
  • 🎨 Great retro graphics
  • 🕹️ Simple and addictive controls
  • 🕰️ Brings back childhood memories

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (sound issues, score not recording, etc.)
  • 🔌 Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔊 Annoying sound effects

Bugs and requests

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

Doodle Army

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sound not working in missions
  • Boss battle scores not recording
  • Game Center integration not functioning
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update for iOS 11 and newer devices
  • Add more levels and maps
  • Implement multiplayer mode
  • Add character customization options
  • Improve vehicle controls
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  • Introduce new gameplay modes (e.g., zombie survival)

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Doodle Jump

One-time11
  • 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
  • 15000 eggs$2.99
  • 100,000 coins$3.99
None

Doodle Army

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodle Jump free?
Doodle Jump costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Doodle Army free?
Doodle Army costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doodle Jump or Doodle Army?
Doodle Army is rated higher. Doodle Jump averages 4.2 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while Doodle Army averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Doodle Jump or Doodle Army have ads?
Neither Doodle Jump nor Doodle Army shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump or Doodle Army?
Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Doodle Army monthly. Most recently, Doodle Jump was updated on October 23, 2026 and Doodle Army on October 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Doodle Jump or Doodle Army?
Doodle Jump currently peaks at #52 in the App Store charts, and Doodle Army at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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