# Doodle Jump vs Backflip Madness

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backflip Madness at none against Doodle Jump's 11. Backflip Madness also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (13K vs 829). Doodle Jump's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads, chart position and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Doodle Jump costs $1.99 and Backflip Madness $0.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Backflip Madness asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backflip Madness holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backflip Madness has 13K ratings behind it against 829, 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 82% of Backflip Madness's.

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, Backflip Madness every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Jump | Backflip Madness |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump/id307727765/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 829 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #24 |
| Size | 72 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Lima Sky](https://appshunter.io/developer/285874818) | [Gamesoul Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/438126657) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Jump

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Adventure, #46 Top Paid · Action, #136 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


### Backflip Madness

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflip-madness/id564874986)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Paid · Casual, #73 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Perform spectacular tricks and stunts in this fast-paced extreme sports game. Master parkour acrobatics, execute multiple backflips, and compete for high scores. Enjoy realistic physics and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Multiple backflips and locations, Parkour/Free running acrobatics, Realistic ragdoll physics, Achievements and leaderboards, Action replay

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 🎨 Unique control scheme
- 🤸‍♂️ Realistic backflipping physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Limited number of levels
- 🔁 Repetitive after completing levels
- 🎨 Basic graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Replay feature not working
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent landing detection

**Requested features**

- More levels and obstacles
- Ability to save and share replays
- More character customization options
- Additional backflip types and moves
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Jump free?

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

### Is Backflip Madness free?

Backflip Madness costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Jump or Backflip Madness?

Backflip Madness is rated higher. Doodle Jump averages 4.2 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while Backflip Madness averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Doodle Jump or Backflip Madness have ads?

Neither Doodle Jump nor Backflip Madness shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump or Backflip Madness?

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Backflip Madness every 5 months. Most recently, Doodle Jump was updated on October 22, 2026 and Backflip Madness on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Doodle Jump or Backflip Madness?

Doodle Jump currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Backflip Madness at #24. 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.*