Comparison

Doodle Jump vs Action Buggy

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

Action Buggy

Drive a moon buggy across rocky lunar surfaces, using missiles or jumps to overcome obstacles. Compete for distance and unlock achievements in this endless, procedurally generated game with retro pixel graphics.

Highlights
  • Drive a moon buggy
  • Master rocky surfaces
  • Missile launcher
  • Precision jumps
  • Endless variation
  • Retro hand-pixeled graphics
  • Unlock achievements
Features
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Put yourself in the drivers seat of a moon buggy and MASTER THE ROCKY SURFACES of a distant moon. How far can you go? And what strategy do your prefer... blowing away every obstacle in front of you with your missile launcher, or simply jumping past them? Work on your strategies as you try to go as far as possible! Who knows what surprises lie ahead? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GAME FEATURES: - Adorable retro style HAND-PIXELED graphics - ENDLESS VARIATION: Levels are generated in real-time as you play - Demolition Frenzy: Blow up things that block your way - Rock solid, responsive controls - Precision jumps and missiles - Achievements to unlock - Donut Games' Collectors Icon #21 - And much more... TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - MFi controller support - ION Arcade controller support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!

Screenshots

Doodle Jump4 screens
Action Buggy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Action Buggy at 4.9 against Doodle Jump's 4.2. Action Buggy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Doodle Jump's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (828 vs 19). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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 Action Buggy $0.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Action Buggy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Action Buggy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Jump has 828 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Doodle Jump's written reviews are positive against 74% of Action Buggy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, Action Buggy every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Doodle Jump versus Action Buggy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle JumpAction Buggy
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.2 (828 ratings)4.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews73.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings828 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#46 — better#148
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLima SkyDonut Games

Customer experience

Doodle Jump

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

Action Buggy

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews321 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative19.0%

User reviews

Doodle Jump

From 828 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

Action Buggy

From 19 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun
  • 👍 Great retro graphics
  • 💡 Challenging gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
  • 👎 Difficult to master

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

Action Buggy

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Game freezes and crashes
  • Controls not responsive at times

Requested features

4 requests
  • More game modes and levels
  • Retry button after death
  • Online leaderboards
  • Customization options

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Doodle Jump

One-time11
  • 1000 coins$0.99
  • 1000 candies$0.99
  • 500 eggs$0.99
Show 8 more
  • 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

Action Buggy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodle Jump free?
Doodle Jump costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Action Buggy free?
Action Buggy costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doodle Jump or Action Buggy?
Action Buggy is rated higher. Doodle Jump averages 4.2 out of 5 from 828 ratings, while Action Buggy averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Doodle Jump or Action Buggy have ads?
Neither Doodle Jump nor Action Buggy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump or Action Buggy?
Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Action Buggy every 11 months. Most recently, Doodle Jump was updated on October 17, 2026 and Action Buggy on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, Doodle Jump or Action Buggy?
Doodle Jump currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and Action Buggy at #148. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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