Comparison

Rat On A Skateboard vs Jupiter Attack

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

Head to head
About

Rat On A Skateboard

Embark on a skateboarding adventure down Banana Harbor, performing stunts and collecting power-ups. Master 80 handcrafted tracks or enjoy endless gameplay with randomly generated levels. Compete for high scores and achieve a 3-star ranking on each level.

Highlights
  • Perform stunts and in-air flip kicks
  • Collect power-ups for special abilities
  • Master 80 handcrafted tracks
  • Endless gameplay with random tracks
  • 3 game modes
  • 3-star ranking system for replayability
Features
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Grab that board and get ready for a kick-flippin' adventure down the Banana Harbor. The game includes both randomly generated tracks for endless game play, and 80 carefully handcrafted tracks to master. Ready to stack up some serious scores? Then you better start grinding those handrails, performing some stunts and stomping those garbage cans! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WHAT REVIEWERS SAY: - Applistan: "Score 5 / 5" - Touch Arcade: "This latest offering features all the hallmarks of a Donut Games release – colorful pixel art, simple game mechanics, and high replay value. I love just about all of Donut's 20+ iOS games, and Rat On A Skateboard is no exception." - GameZebo: "All of this is wrapped up in the same high-quality cute graphics and sound that Donut Games is known for... You have no excuse to pass it up." WHAT FANS SAY: - "This is in my Top 3 favorites!" - "They've done it again..." - "Nice on, Donut dev team" ACHIEVEMENTS: - #1 Best-selling App in Sweden, Nov 2010 - Top 100 Games in UK, Canada, USA, Australia, Italy, France, Israel, Germany and many more, 2010 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * GAME FEATURES: - 3 game modes - POWER STUNTS: Perform stunts without tripping on basket balls - BANANA HARBOR: Help, it's raining banana peels! - CHALLENGES: 80 tracks to master - Do in-air flip kicks for higher scores - Grab power-ups to perform special stunts, such as the one-hand stand - Selectable 1 or 2 button controls - Donut Games' famous 3-star ranking system: Increased replay value! - Collectors Icon #24 - And much more... TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - MFi controller support - ION Arcade controller support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

Jupiter Attack

Engage in intense arcade-style space combat against relentless alien invaders. Navigate your ship using intuitive controls on Apple Watch and iPhone, collect power-ups, and aim for the highest score on the global leaderboard. Relive classic arcade action with retro visuals and sound.

Highlights
  • Bullet hell arcade action
  • Apple Watch and iOS compatibility
  • Power-up collection (multi-shot, shield, rapid fire)
  • High-score leaderboard
  • Intuitive Digital Crown controls on Apple Watch
  • Swipe controls on iPhone
  • Retro sound effects
Features
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Prepare to enter bullet hell... The 2nd in the Space Watch Trilogy, Jupiter Attack pits you against an onslaught of merciless space invaders, intent on destroying Earth! Use the Digital Crown on Watch and touch screen on iPhone to move your ship and destroy the oncoming alien menace. Collect power-ups as you compete to earn the highest score in this retro inspired arcade classic. • Playable on Apple Watch and iOS devices! • Power-ups include multi-shot, shield and rapid fire! • High-score leaderboard on Apple Watch and iPhone! • Intuitive and simple controls using the Digital Crown on Apple Watch! • Swipe to move on iPhone! • Retro sound effects on the iPhone! • Runs at 60fps on the Apple Watch! • Play anywhere, anytime! Relive the glory days of the arcade on your Apple Watch and iPhone. For the first in the Space Watch Trilogy download Kepler Attack! Thanks for playing - Johnno

Screenshots

Rat On A Skateboard3 screens
Jupiter Attack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rat On A Skateboard at 92% against Jupiter Attack's 40%. Rat On A Skateboard also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.1). Jupiter Attack's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Rat On A Skateboard costs $1.99 and Jupiter Attack $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rat On A Skateboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 224 and 391 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Rat On A Skateboard's written reviews are positive against 40% of Jupiter Attack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rat On A Skateboard ships an update every 7 months, Jupiter Attack every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Rat On A Skateboard versus Jupiter Attack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRat On A SkateboardJupiter Attack
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.7 (224 ratings) — better4.5 (391 ratings)
Positive reviews91.6% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings224391 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesRed Sprite Studios

Customer experience

Rat On A Skateboard

All ratings224 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews454 reviews
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.7%

Jupiter Attack

All ratings383 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Rat On A Skateboard

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Back and pause buttons not working
  • Sound issues after updates

Requested features

4 requests
  • Level creator like Mario Maker
  • More levels and challenges
  • Ability to customize skateboard and character
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard features

Jupiter Attack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Rat On A Skateboard

No in-app purchases

None

Jupiter Attack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rat On A Skateboard free?
Rat On A Skateboard costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jupiter Attack free?
Jupiter Attack costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Rat On A Skateboard or Jupiter Attack?
Rat On A Skateboard is rated higher. Rat On A Skateboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Jupiter Attack averages 4.5 from 391 ratings.
Do Rat On A Skateboard or Jupiter Attack have ads?
Neither Rat On A Skateboard nor Jupiter Attack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rat On A Skateboard or Jupiter Attack?
Rat On A Skateboard ships an update every 7 months, and Jupiter Attack every 2 months. Most recently, Rat On A Skateboard was updated on November 3, 2026 and Jupiter Attack on November 3, 2026.

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