# Doodle Jump vs Sometimes You Die

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sometimes You Die at none against Doodle Jump's 11. Sometimes You Die also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Doodle Jump's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and chart position (#78 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Doodle Jump costs $1.99 and Sometimes You Die $1.99 up front. Doodle Jump sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Sometimes You Die asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Doodle Jump against 4.3 for Sometimes You Die. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Jump has 829 ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Doodle Jump's written reviews are positive against 82% of Sometimes You Die's.

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, Sometimes You Die every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Jump | Sometimes You Die |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump/id307727765/reviews) | **[4.3 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sometimes-you-die/id822701037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **829** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#78** | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lima Sky](https://appshunter.io/developer/285874818) | [Philipp Stollenmayer](https://appshunter.io/developer/580506869) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Jump

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Paid · Adventure, #88 Top Paid · Action (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


### Sometimes You Die

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sometimes-you-die/id822701037)

This game challenges your perception of death and invincibility. It features disturbing puzzles that require thoughtful solutions and explores the meaning of dying in a digital realm. With over 80 levels and hidden content, it offers a unique and thought-provoking experience.

**Highlights:** Unique death mechanic, Disturbing and surprising puzzles, Explores reality and illusion, Over 80 levels, Hidden content, Interactive art

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 🎨 Stylish and atmospheric presentation
- 🤔 Thought-provoking narrative
- 🎮 Addictive and challenging levels
- 💯 Excellent value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Frustrating controls at times
- 🕰️ Short overall playtime
- 🤯 Extremely difficult 'orange' levels
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Pause button not functioning properly
- Game freezing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Leaderboard for fastest completions
- More content and levels
- Ability to reset/restart the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Jump free?

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

### Is Sometimes You Die free?

Sometimes You Die costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Jump or Sometimes You Die?

Sometimes You Die is rated higher. Doodle Jump averages 4.2 out of 5 from 829 ratings, while Sometimes You Die averages 4.3 from 155 ratings.

### Do Doodle Jump or Sometimes You Die have ads?

Neither Doodle Jump nor Sometimes You Die shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Jump or Sometimes You Die?

Doodle Jump ships an update every 2 months, and Sometimes You Die every 8 months. Most recently, Doodle Jump was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sometimes You Die on October 26, 2026.

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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.*