# Action Hero vs Jetpack Joyride Classic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Action Hero at 90% against Jetpack Joyride Classic's 31%. Action Hero also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Jetpack Joyride Classic's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Jetpack Joyride Classic is free to download; Action Hero costs $0.99 up front. Jetpack Joyride Classic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Action Hero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Action Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride Classic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Action Hero's written reviews are positive against 31% of Jetpack Joyride Classic's.

Action Hero ships an update every 15 months, Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Hero | Jetpack Joyride Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-hero/id338561825/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Action Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-hero/id338561825)

Embark on a thrilling comic strip adventure as an action hero. Test your reflexes to defeat gangsters on a speeding train, dodging various obstacles. Experience adrenaline-pumping gameplay with classic comic art and orchestral music.

**Highlights:** Adrenaline pumping action, Classic comic book-style art, Fast, responsive multi-touch, Achievements, Orchestral action music, Game Center support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 🎨 Great comic book-style graphics
- 💰 Worth the money (even when not free)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 🕹️ Controls could be improved (e.g. buttons instead of swiping)

**Reported bugs**

- Screen shrinks on iPad Mini
- Unresponsive controls at high scores
- Inconsistent daily score reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Integrated leaderboards and achievements
- Ability to compete against friends


### Jetpack Joyride Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080)

Experience the classic endless running adventure with Barry Steakfries. Equip unique jetpacks, dodge obstacles, and complete missions. This version offers an ad-free and in-app purchase-free gameplay experience, allowing you to focus on achieving high scores and unlocking content.

**Highlights:** No ads or in-app purchases, Unlockable jetpacks, Iconic soundtrack, Daring missions, Customizable outfits, Dodge lasers and missiles, Collect coins

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Classic version of the game
- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🎉 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a paywall/subscription
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 🤑 Greedy monetization model

**Reported bugs**

- Problematic save feature causing data loss
- Game breaking issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More vehicle costumes for S.A.M.
- Ability to transfer progress from original game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Action Hero free?

Action Hero costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jetpack Joyride Classic free?

Jetpack Joyride Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Action Hero or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

Action Hero is rated higher. Action Hero averages 4.9 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Jetpack Joyride Classic averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Action Hero or Jetpack Joyride Classic have ads?

Neither Action Hero nor Jetpack Joyride Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Action Hero or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

Action Hero ships an update every 15 months, and Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Action Hero was updated on November 3, 2026 and Jetpack Joyride Classic on November 3, 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.*