Comparison

Doodle Jump vs Bloons Super Monkey

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

Bloons Super Monkey

Pilot a super-powered monkey through vibrant worlds, popping millions of balloons. Unlock over 20 upgrades and power-ups to aid your quest. This game offers simple controls for all ages and a significant challenge for seasoned players.

Highlights
  • 5 worlds to explore
  • 20+ super-power upgrades
  • In-game powerups
  • High score tracking
  • Easy to learn controls
  • Non-violent gameplay
Features
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1.5.3 Update: Improved iOS 8 compatability. Overview: One Monkey, one super-suit, and one million Bloons. Soar through 5 worlds of Bloon-popping goodness for the whole family, as you earn your way through more than 20 super-power upgrades. With simple controls that anyone can play but plenty of late-stage challenge for experienced gamers, Bloons Super Monkey is guaranteed to keep the kids (and you) quiet on those long bus, train, plane, and car rides. * Easy to pick up and play. * Non-violent fun for all the family - no health bars or dying. * Five groovy music tracks. * Built in high scores. * In-game powerups like smart bombs and bloon freezer help give you the edge. * 24 awesome Super Monkey upgrades like quad darts, double boomerangs, super plasma, and smart missiles.

Screenshots

Doodle Jump4 screens
Bloons Super Monkey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Doodle Jump at 4.2 against Bloons Super Monkey's 3.4. Doodle Jump also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Bloons Super Monkey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, chart position 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 Bloons Super Monkey $0.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Bloons Super Monkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Doodle Jump holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Jump has 828 ratings behind it against 95, 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 36% of Bloons Super Monkey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, Bloons Super Monkey every 4 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Doodle Jump versus Bloons Super Monkey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle JumpBloons Super Monkey
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.2 (828 ratings) — better3.4 (95 ratings)
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews — better36.0% of reviews
Number of ratings828 — better95
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#69 — better#107
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.66.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLima SkyNinja Kiwi

Customer experience

Doodle Jump

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

Bloons Super Monkey

All ratings95 ratings
Positive55.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative34.7%
Written reviews311 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral14.8%
Negative49.2%

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

Bloons Super Monkey

From 95 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 💡 Great graphics and music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Game progress not saved
  • 👎 Short gameplay, not enough content

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

Bloons Super Monkey

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when buying upgrades
  • Unable to progress past certain levels
  • Scores and progress not saved
  • Compatibility issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and stages
  • Additional upgrades and power-ups
  • Save/continue feature
  • Endless/free play mode

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

Bloons Super Monkey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodle Jump free?
Doodle Jump costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Bloons Super Monkey free?
Bloons Super Monkey costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doodle Jump or Bloons Super Monkey?
Doodle Jump is rated higher. Doodle Jump averages 4.2 out of 5 from 828 ratings, while Bloons Super Monkey averages 3.4 from 95 ratings.
Do Doodle Jump or Bloons Super Monkey have ads?
Neither Doodle Jump nor Bloons Super Monkey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump or Bloons Super Monkey?
Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Bloons Super Monkey every 4 months. Most recently, Doodle Jump was updated on September 29, 2026 and Bloons Super Monkey on September 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, Doodle Jump or Bloons Super Monkey?
Doodle Jump currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and Bloons Super Monkey at #107. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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