# Doodle Jump vs Action Buggy

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.

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.

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.

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, Action Buggy every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Jump | Action Buggy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (828 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump/id307727765/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-buggy/id364025671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **828** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | #162 |
| Size | 72 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lima Sky](https://appshunter.io/developer/285874818) | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Jump

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Adventure, #74 Top Paid · Action (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


### Action Buggy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-buggy/id364025671)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More game modes and levels
- Retry button after death
- Online leaderboards
- Customization options


## Frequently asked 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 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Doodle Jump or Action Buggy?

Doodle Jump currently peaks at #53 in the App Store charts, and Action Buggy at #162. 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.*