Comparison

Doodle Jump vs Super Hexagon

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

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.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Addictive mechanics
  • Precise controls
  • Original soundtrack
Features
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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

Screenshots

Doodle Jump4 screens
Super Hexagon4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, Super Hexagon every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Doodle Jump versus Super Hexagon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle JumpSuper Hexagon
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (829 ratings)4.5 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews76.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8292.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#60#54 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLima SkyDistractionware Limited

Customer experience

Doodle Jump

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

Super Hexagon

All ratings2,171 ratings
Positive86.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews1,073 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative18.5%

User reviews

Doodle Jump

From 829 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

Super Hexagon

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What 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

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

Super Hexagon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodle Jump free?
Doodle Jump costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Super Hexagon free?
Super Hexagon costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doodle Jump or Super Hexagon?
Super Hexagon is rated higher. Doodle Jump averages 4.2 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while Super Hexagon averages 4.5 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Doodle Jump or Super Hexagon have ads?
Neither Doodle Jump nor Super Hexagon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump or Super Hexagon?
Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Super Hexagon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Doodle Jump was updated on October 24, 2026 and Super Hexagon on October 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Doodle Jump or Super Hexagon?
Doodle Jump currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and Super Hexagon at #54. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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