Comparison

Doodle Jump vs RivalStats

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

RivalStats

Features
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RivalStats is the premium way to track your matches, compare rivalries, and turn every result into meaningful stats. Whether you play casually with friends or take every competition seriously, RivalStats helps you keep everything organized in one place. Create custom games, add your friends, log sessions, and instantly see who is leading, improving, or dominating the rivalry. FEATURES Track every session Log results between two players, save scores, add notes, and keep a complete history of your matches. Create custom games Set up your own game formats with categories, scoring types, score labels, and custom rules such as allowing or preventing draws. Manage your rivalry network Add friends, organize your competitors, and build your own personal competition ecosystem. Detailed statistics See wins, draws, losses, win rates, scored points, conceded points, and overall rankings automatically. Head-to-head comparison Compare two players directly and analyze who performs better in their rivalry over time. Leaderboards and performance insights Get a fast overview of top performers, recent sessions, and competitive trends across your games. Cloud sync Your data is linked to your account, so you can securely access your RivalStats experience across devices. Clean and focused experience RivalStats is designed to feel modern, fast, and premium while keeping match tracking simple and intuitive. WHO IT IS FOR RivalStats is perfect for: - friends competing in games or sports - local rivalries and personal scorekeeping - players who want better stats without complicated spreadsheets - anyone who wants a stylish way to track wins, losses, and performance Track every rivalry. Measure every result. Own the leaderboard. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Doodle Jump4 screens
RivalStats3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RivalStats at Free against Doodle Jump's $1.99. RivalStats also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11). Doodle Jump's advantage is chart position (#55 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On ads 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

RivalStats is free to download; Doodle Jump costs $1.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. RivalStats asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, RivalStats every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Doodle Jump versus RivalStats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle JumpRivalStats
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (828 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings828 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#55 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLima SkyTobias Schmitt

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

RivalStats

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

RivalStats

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodle Jump free?
Doodle Jump costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is RivalStats free?
RivalStats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Doodle Jump or RivalStats have ads?
Neither Doodle Jump nor RivalStats shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump or RivalStats?
Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, and RivalStats every 3 months. Most recently, Doodle Jump was updated on September 27, 2026 and RivalStats on September 8, 2026.

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