Doodle Jump vs Super Hexagon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
Super Hexagon
A minimalist action game with a focus on pure design and challenging gameplay. Navigate a constantly shifting hexagonal environment to survive as long as possible. Experience a critically acclaimed title known for its addictive nature and precise controls.
- Minimalist design
- Challenging gameplay
- Addictive mechanics
- Precise controls
- Original soundtrack
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Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel. Super Hexagon was a best of 2012 runner up for game of the year on the app store. "A masterpiece of design purity" - EDGE 9/10 "This is the kind of game you’re going to pass off to your friends and say, “You’ve gotta check this out.” It’s dangerously addictive." - IGN 9/10 "One of the best mobile gaming experiences I've had this year." - Destructoid, 10/10 "Knows exactly what type of game it wants to be and executes on it spectacularly. Merciless difficulty meets brilliant design." - Gamezebo, 5/5
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Super Hexagon at none against Doodle Jump's 11. Super Hexagon also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Doodle Jump's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and chart position 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
Doodle Jump costs $1.99 and Super Hexagon $2.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Super Hexagon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Super Hexagon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 829 and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Doodle Jump's written reviews are positive against 76% of Super Hexagon's.
Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, Super Hexagon every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Doodle Jump | Super Hexagon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (829 ratings) | 4.5 (2.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | 76.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 829 | 2.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #60 | #54 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lima Sky | Distractionware Limited |
Customer experience
Doodle Jump
Super Hexagon
User reviews
Doodle Jump
From 829 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Super Hexagon
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Simple yet challenging concept
- 💎 Highly replayable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤢 Can cause motion sickness
- 🕹️ Sensitive 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
Super Hexagon
Reported bugs
2 issues- High scores not saving properly
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
Requested features
3 requests- Difficulty settings
- Level editor
- Music volume control
In-app purchases
Doodle Jump
- 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
Super Hexagon
No in-app purchases









