Comparison

Bloons Super Monkey vs Sonic Jump™

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

Head to head
About

Bloons Super Monkey

Pilot a super-powered monkey through vibrant worlds, popping millions of balloons. Unlock over 20 upgrades and power-ups to aid your quest. This game offers simple controls for all ages and a significant challenge for seasoned players.

Highlights
  • 5 worlds to explore
  • 20+ super-power upgrades
  • In-game powerups
  • High score tracking
  • Easy to learn controls
  • Non-violent gameplay
Features
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1.5.3 Update: Improved iOS 8 compatability. Overview: One Monkey, one super-suit, and one million Bloons. Soar through 5 worlds of Bloon-popping goodness for the whole family, as you earn your way through more than 20 super-power upgrades. With simple controls that anyone can play but plenty of late-stage challenge for experienced gamers, Bloons Super Monkey is guaranteed to keep the kids (and you) quiet on those long bus, train, plane, and car rides. * Easy to pick up and play. * Non-violent fun for all the family - no health bars or dying. * Five groovy music tracks. * Built in high scores. * In-game powerups like smart bombs and bloon freezer help give you the edge. * 24 awesome Super Monkey upgrades like quad darts, double boomerangs, super plasma, and smart missiles.

About

Sonic Jump™

Jump, spin, and smash your way through vibrant worlds as Sonic and his friends. Battle Dr. Eggman across story levels or test your skills in an infinite arcade mode. Master unique character abilities and compete globally for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Play as Sonic and friends
  • Unique character abilities
  • Story and Arcade modes
  • 48 challenging levels
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable characters and power-ups
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Jump, spin and smash your way into the sky as you battle Dr. Eggman with Sonic and his friends! Sonic Jump delivers brand new, arcade style adventures. Tilt and tap your way through Story levels and Arcade infinite modes. Visit new and classic Sonic levels for hours of fun. Challenge your friends across the world to see who can jump the farthest. PLAY WITH SONIC AND FRIENDS Play as Sonic or his friends Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Rouge, Silver and Blaze. Master each characters special abilities and attacks! AMAZING WORLDS Jump across the legendary Green Hill Zone or take to new worlds including Mountain, Jungle, Blue Sky & Mechanical Zones. STORY AND ARCADE MODES Leap through 48 different levels on a quest to stop the evil Dr. Eggman or Jump until you drop in the infinite Arcade Mode. FUN CHALLENGES AND QUESTS You gotta go fast to beat each level and win big. Every level and both game modes have special rewards for completing special missions. UNLOCK POWERFUL ABILITIES Collect rings as you play the game, or purchase them in store, to unlock characters, power ups and more. CHALLENGE THE WORLD Compete against players across the world to see who can jump highest in Arcade Mode or set epic scores on global leaderboards. CONSUMER REVIEWS - 4/4 “Whether you grew up with Sonic or not, Sonic Jump is a total blast.” - Slide to Play - 4/5 “The story mode and missions are the real draw… giving you a never-ending supply of reasons to keep jumping for the top.” - Digital Spy - 8/10 “Sonic Jump is an enjoyable little gem that took me by surprise.” - App Gamer - 4/5 “Sega has made Sonic Jump a proper standalone game well worth it for both fans, and non-fans of Sonic the Hedgehog.” - TouchGen - - - - - Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/sega-of-america-inc-privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://www.sega.com/terms Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase. This game may include "Interest Based Ads" (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#3IBADiscolure for more information)​ and may collect "Precise Location Data" ​(please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#5LocationDataDisclosure ​for more information)​. © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, Sonic Jump™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION or its affiliates.

Screenshots

Bloons Super Monkey4 screens
Sonic Jump™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sonic Jump™ at 83% against Bloons Super Monkey's 36%. Sonic Jump™ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). Bloons Super Monkey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 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

Bloons Super Monkey costs $0.99 and Sonic Jump™ $2.99 up front. Sonic Jump™ sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Bloons Super Monkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sonic Jump™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Jump™ has 836 ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Bloons Super Monkey's written reviews are positive against 83% of Sonic Jump™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bloons Super Monkey ships an update every 4 months, Sonic Jump™ every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Bloons Super Monkey versus Sonic Jump™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBloons Super MonkeySonic Jump™
Price$0.99 — better$2.99
Rating3.4 (95 ratings)4.5 (836 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews82.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings95836 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#93 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNinja KiwiSEGA

Customer experience

Bloons Super Monkey

All ratings95 ratings
Positive55.8%
Neutral9.5%
Negative34.7%
Written reviews311 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral14.8%
Negative49.2%

Sonic Jump™

All ratings836 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.8%

User reviews

Bloons Super Monkey

From 95 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast gameplay
  • 👍 Addictive and fun
  • 💡 Great graphics and music

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 Game progress not saved
  • 👎 Short gameplay, not enough content

Sonic Jump™

From 836 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Cool graphics
  • 🕹️ Classic game style
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Nostalgic for Sonic fans
  • 🎨 Charming visuals and cutscenes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🕹️ Difficulty can be frustrating
  • 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
  • 🔍 Lack of content updates

Bugs and requests

Bloons Super Monkey

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes when buying upgrades
  • Unable to progress past certain levels
  • Scores and progress not saved
  • Compatibility issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and stages
  • Additional upgrades and power-ups
  • Save/continue feature
  • Endless/free play mode

Sonic Jump™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank/black app icon after updates
  • Sluggish performance on some devices
  • Loss of progress after reinstallation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more Sonic characters (Shadow, Cream, Vector, etc.)
  • Implement more varied gameplay mechanics
  • Introduce new zones and bosses
  • Allow players to listen to their own music

In-app purchases

None

Bloons Super Monkey

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Sonic Jump™

One-time11
  • 2,500 Ring Bundle$0.99
  • Tails$1.99
  • Knuckles$1.99
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  • Amy$1.99
  • Rouge$1.99
  • Silver$1.99
  • Double Rings$2.99
  • 12,000 Ring Bundle$4.99
  • 15,000 Ring Bundle$4.99
  • Unlock Everything$20.99
  • 120,000 Ring Bundle$28.99

Questions

Is Bloons Super Monkey free?
Bloons Super Monkey costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sonic Jump™ free?
Sonic Jump™ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bloons Super Monkey or Sonic Jump™?
Sonic Jump™ is rated higher. Bloons Super Monkey averages 3.4 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while Sonic Jump™ averages 4.5 from 836 ratings.
Do Bloons Super Monkey or Sonic Jump™ have ads?
Neither Bloons Super Monkey nor Sonic Jump™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bloons Super Monkey or Sonic Jump™?
Bloons Super Monkey ships an update every 4 months, and Sonic Jump™ every 12 months. Most recently, Bloons Super Monkey was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sonic Jump™ on September 28, 2026.

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