Comparison

Doodle Jump vs Mega Jump

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

Mega Jump

Embark on an epic jumping adventure collecting coins and powerups while dodging monsters. Explore vibrant worlds, unlock hilarious characters, and compete on global leaderboards in this addictive casual game.

Highlights
  • Epic jumping journey
  • Coin collection
  • Crazy powerups
  • Dodge monsters
  • Four worlds to explore
  • Unlockable characters
  • Online leaderboards
Features
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“A standard-bearer for mobile gaming.” - Destructoid 40 Million Players! Now with glorious retina artwork for iPad and iPhone 5! “The best casual endless game in the App Store” - AppAdvice.com "Incredibly addictive" - Gamezebo "Superb" - Slide to Play Get ready to blast off on an epic jumping journey with Mega Jump! Collect coins, grab crazy powerups, and dodge monsters to boost yourself to the edge of the universe and beyond! Mega Jump has it all: - Eye-popping cartoon graphics and gorgeous hand-painted backdrops! - Four incredible worlds to explore! - Amazing upgradable powerups! - Turn into a Balloon, become a Coin Magnet or zap enemies with the Power Shield! - Grab the Super Nova Boost and hang on for a fiery ride! - Unlock all kinds of awesome and hilarious characters to play with! - New limited-time characters added every month! - Dozens of unlockable achievements! - Online worldwide leaderboards with Game Center! What are you waiting for? Grab Mega Jump and start jumping! Honors: Mega Jump has 40 million players and counting, and reached the #1 App spot in 28 countries! Thanks to all the Mega Jumpers out there! Join us on the Mega Jump Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/MegaJump Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/getsetgames Please note: Apple is not a sponsor of any promotion.

Screenshots

Doodle Jump4 screens
Mega Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mega Jump at Free against Doodle Jump's $1.99. Mega Jump also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (5.0 vs 15.6). Doodle Jump's advantage is chart position (#45 vs unranked). On rating, 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

Mega Jump is free to download; Doodle Jump costs $1.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Mega Jump sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Doodle Jump against 4.1 for Mega Jump. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 828 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Doodle Jump's written reviews are positive against 86% of Mega Jump's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Doodle Jump versus Mega Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle JumpMega Jump
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (828 ratings) — better4.1 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews86.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8281.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.65.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLima SkyGet Set Games

Customer experience

Doodle Jump

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

Mega Jump

All ratings1,296 ratings
Positive75.3%
Neutral10.7%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews1,991 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.2%

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

Mega Jump

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 💎 Variety of characters and power-ups
  • 🎨 Vibrant and colorful graphics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔁 Repetitive levels
  • 🕹️ Challenging controls

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

Mega Jump

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels resetting after death
  • Coins not registering properly
  • Invisible platforms

Requested features

4 requests
  • Update for newer iOS versions
  • More level variety
  • Ability to save progress
  • Multiplayer mode

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
10 purchases

Mega Jump

One-time10
  • New Character: Buster$0.99
  • New Character: Foxworthy$0.99
  • New Character: Rosie$0.99
Show 7 more
  • 1,500 Mega Points$0.99
  • 3,500 Mega Points$1.99
  • 9,000 Mega Points$4.99
  • 20,000 Mega Points$9.99
  • 50,000 Mega Points$24.99
  • 125,000 Mega Points$49.99
  • 300,000 Mega Points$94.99

Questions

Is Doodle Jump free?
Doodle Jump costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Mega Jump free?
Mega Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Doodle Jump or Mega Jump?
Doodle Jump is rated higher. Doodle Jump averages 4.2 out of 5 from 828 ratings, while Mega Jump averages 4.1 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Doodle Jump or Mega Jump have ads?
Neither Doodle Jump nor Mega Jump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump or Mega Jump?
Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Mega Jump every 2 months. Most recently, Doodle Jump was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mega Jump on October 14, 2026.

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