Comparison

Monkey Flight vs Jump King

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Monkey Flight

Launch monkeys from a palm tree using catapulting skills. Navigate obstacles like mud pools and rocks to become the king of the jungle. Features multiple game modes, achievements, and a star system for replayability.

Highlights
  • Catapulting gameplay
  • Multiple game modes (Classic, Jungle Fever, Arcade)
  • Obstacle avoidance (mud, rocks)
  • Achievements and rewards
  • Simple controls
  • 3-star rating system
Features
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Launching JABBERING MONKEYS from a palm tree has never been this fun... and harmless! Use your catapulting skills to become the KING OF THE JUNGLE, but watch out for dirty mud pools and ouchy rocks, or you might end up as the troop's back scratcher or tree shaker. This is JUNGLE CATAPULTING at its best! * * * * * * * * * * * * ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS: - Featured by Apple, May 2009 - #1 Download in 21 countries, Jan 2010 - Top 100 Paid Games in 4 countries, Feb 2010 GAME FEATURES: - THREE Game Modes: - 1) Classic Pack - 2) Jungle Fever (NEW) - 3) Arcade Mode - Extremely simple controls - Achievements to collect - Lifesavers to help you pass levels if you get stuck - Donut Games' famous 3-star system: Increased REPLAY VALUE - Collectors Icon #03 - And much more... TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - Widescreen support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) * * * * * * * * * * * * "Flexible palm trees, flying monkeys, calypso music and baby elephants. What more could you possibly ask for?" Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

Jump King

A challenging platformer where players must master the art of jumping to ascend a vertical world. Each fall is a lesson, and only perseverance leads to the top. Includes two free expansions.

Highlights
  • Master the art of jumping
  • Ascend a vertical world
  • High-stakes platforming
  • Learn from every fall
  • Includes two free expansions
  • Challenging and addictive gameplay
Features
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”Tactical Leaping Adventure - Jump King: There is a Smoking Hot Babe at the Top!” is a platforming challenge about struggling upwards in search of the legendary Smoking Hot Babe! This lonely adventure to reach The Top will demand your full mastery of the technique of jumping. Just try to remember that with each fall there is a lesson to be learned... Jump King includes two free expansions - ”New Babe+” and ”Ghost of the Babe”! Gameplay -Prepare for true high-stakes platforming! The only way forward is up, and your only enemy is yourself! Tension rises with each jump when a single mistake means a long fall - and you have to get back up again yourself... -Hold to charge and release to leap away! The seemingly simple act of jumping will take much practice to master. -Use your mind before you jump! The obvious path is sometimes not the best, and once you are in the air there is no turning back... • The higher you jump, the harder you fall • All progress and each fall is auto-saved • Tough but addictive gameplay • Challenge your friends to master this test of resolve • Hours of nail-biting suspense await Atmosphere Learn to love and hate the curious characters that you meet on your journey through this mysterious vertical world. • Classic graphics – snappy animations • Painstakingly hand drawn backgrounds • Incredible OST by Thörnlund & Eklöf Sound • High-definition ambiences The last hour led to this jump, everything is on the line! Will you get the Babe? Will you reach the Top? Do you think you have what it takes to defeat this game!? Expansions: ”New Babe+”: ”How amusing, he approaches without shaking...” The world at the end of the Imp’s hidden path seems familiar, yet everything is different... Prove that you really deserve the title of Jump King in the intense second chapter! ”Ghost of the Babe”: Investigate the mystery of the Ghost of the Babe in the twisted third chapter of the legendary struggle. The desolate land past Philosopher’s Forest is unlike anything seen before... With only a faint ghostly presence remaining, what is left to jump for? You didn't do it for her, did you? (It is recommended to finish the original game before attempting the expansions.) IGRS RATING 3+

Screenshots

Monkey Flight3 screens
Jump King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jump King at Free against Monkey Flight's $1.99. Jump King also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Monkey Flight's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (92% vs 56%). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Jump King is free to download; Monkey Flight costs $1.99 up front. Monkey Flight sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Jump King sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monkey Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 154 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Monkey Flight's written reviews are positive against 56% of Jump King's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, Jump King weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Monkey Flight versus Jump King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey FlightJump King
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (154 ratings) — better3.4 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better55.7% of reviews
Number of ratings154 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB466 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesUKIYO Publishing

Customer experience

Monkey Flight

All ratings154 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews594 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.0%

Jump King

All ratings35 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative37.1%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive55.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative35.4%

User reviews

Monkey Flight

From 154 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🍌 Lovely music and visuals
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🐒 Cute monkey character
  • 🕰 Excellent time-killer

Room to improve

  • 🤕 Frustratingly difficult levels
  • 🔍 Lack of control/precision
  • 💤 Repetitive after a while

Jump King

From 35 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port
  • 👍 Enjoyable game
  • 👍 Great challenge
  • 👍 Faithful to original

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues
  • 💰 Predatory monetization
  • 👎 Poor controls and UI

Bugs and requests

Monkey Flight

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Screen freezing on some devices
  • Inconsistent fruit detection

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to customize monkey
  • Multiplayer/competitive modes
  • Improved power-up mechanics

Jump King

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game doesn't start
  • Connectivity issues
  • Frequent crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable button layout
  • Offline play
  • Natural heart regeneration
  • Performance improvements

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Monkey Flight

One-time4
  • Lifesavers 5 pack - Small$0.99
  • Lifesavers 20 pack - Medium$2.99
  • Lifesavers 50 pack - Large$5.99
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  • Lifesavers 100 pack - Super Saver$9.99
3 purchases

Jump King

One-time3
  • 300x Hearts Bundle$0.99
  • 2400x Hearts Bundle$3.99
  • Unlimited Hearts Forever$7.99

Questions

Is Monkey Flight free?
Monkey Flight costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Jump King free?
Jump King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monkey Flight or Jump King?
Monkey Flight is rated higher. Monkey Flight averages 4.8 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Jump King averages 3.4 from 35 ratings.
Do Monkey Flight or Jump King have ads?
Jump King shows ads; Monkey Flight does not.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Flight or Jump King?
Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, and Jump King weekly. Most recently, Monkey Flight was updated on October 29, 2026 and Jump King on October 28, 2026.

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