# Doodle Jump vs Reckless Racing 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Doodle Jump at 828 against Reckless Racing 2's 123. Doodle Jump also leads on chart position (#36 vs #119). Reckless Racing 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Doodle Jump costs $1.99 and Reckless Racing 2 $1.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Reckless Racing 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reckless Racing 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Jump has 828 ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, Reckless Racing 2 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Jump | Reckless Racing 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (828 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump/id307727765/reviews) | **[4.4 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reckless-racing-2/id476274173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **828** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | #119 |
| Size | 72 MB | 143 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) | [Pixelbite](https://appshunter.io/developer/428934441) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Jump

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Paid · Adventure, #55 Top Paid · Action, #174 Top Paid · Games (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


### Reckless Racing 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reckless-racing-2/id476274173)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience high-octane racing with a diverse garage of 20 detailed cars and 28 challenging routes. Customize your vehicles with extensive upgrades and compete in various modes, including career, arcade, and multiplayer leaderboards. Master power slides and fine-tune performance for your unique driving style.

**Highlights:** 20 detailed cars, 28 varied routes, Career mode with earnings, Arcade mode with 40 challenges, Leaderboard competition, Extensive car tuning and upgrades, Realistic graphics with shaders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kickstarter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Massive Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Rock'n Roller Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 👍 Great customization options
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging career mode
- 🚀 Variety of tracks and cars

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 👎 Unresponsive controls
- 👎 Sluggish car handling
- 🐛 Multiplayer issues
- 👎 Repetitive tracks

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during races
- Saved progress not loading
- Incorrect race results displayed
- Audio issues (no sound)

**Requested features**

- Larger on-screen controls
- More camera view options
- Ability to race against friends
- Expanded car customization
- Offline play mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Jump free?

Doodle Jump costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Reckless Racing 2 free?

Reckless Racing 2 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Jump or Reckless Racing 2?

Reckless Racing 2 is rated higher. Doodle Jump averages 4.2 out of 5 from 828 ratings, while Reckless Racing 2 averages 4.4 from 123 ratings.

### Do Doodle Jump or Reckless Racing 2 have ads?

Neither Doodle Jump nor Reckless Racing 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump or Reckless Racing 2?

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Reckless Racing 2 every 3 months. Most recently, Doodle Jump was updated on October 20, 2026 and Reckless Racing 2 on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Doodle Jump or Reckless Racing 2?

Doodle Jump currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Reckless Racing 2 at #119. 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.*