Comparison

ThumbRun vs Jumping Long

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

Head to head
About

ThumbRun

Compete globally in a unique racing game where you control runners by dragging your thumbs down the screen. Master the 55, 200, and 400-meter dashes to become the fastest ThumbRunner.

Highlights
  • Global player competition
  • Unique thumb-based running mechanic
  • Multiple dash distances (55m, 200m, 400m)
  • Time improvement and mastery
  • iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad support
Features
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Compete against players from all over the World to earn your crown as the fastest ThumbRunner on the planet! The sport that's sweeping the globe has the everyone asking the question: "Who is the fastest ThumbRunner?" Is it you? ThumbRun is a racing game that lets you RUN with your THUMBS. Using your iPhone/iPod Touch or iPad screen as your running track, drag your thumbs downward to simulate a running motion. The faster you drag your thumbs, the faster you run! Compete on the track by running the 55, 200, and 400 meter dashes. Try to improve your time and become a ThumbRun master! TO RUN: Simply touch and drag your thumbs downwards across the screen. This is as if your thumbs are your feet, and you're taking strides down the track. When you reach the end of the race, you will be shown your time. DISCLAIMER: You use this application at your own risk and the application creator assumes no responsibility for dropped or damaged devices and/or personal injury. Any consequences as the result of becoming a ThumbRun master are explicitly your own and totally awesome! Visit www.ThumbRun.com for more information.

About

Jumping Long

Compete in track and field to become a long jump champion. Earn coins, upgrade your abilities, and practice to master your technique. Rise through career levels and compete against others on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Three game modes: Arena, Career, Practice
  • Customizable skins
  • 60+ Achievements and Leaderboards
  • In-game boosts and permanent upgrades
  • Zen Training for time manipulation
  • AI opponents in Arena mode
  • Daily rewards and challenges
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Become the World Champion of Long Jump in this addicting track & field game. Compete in Arena to earn coins, get Upgrades to better your jump, Practice to hone your skills and rise through Career from local to world level to achieve your goal. Rank on various Leaderboards for jump distance, perfect jumps and arena points to see how you stand against other players. FEATURES: - Three game modes : Arena, Career & Practice - Many skins to choose from to customize your appearance - 60+ Achievements to earn and Leaderboards to place on as you play through the game - Energy Drinks to boost your jump - Buy Shoes to permanently better your jump - Zen Training to slow down Time at critical jump points for better chance of making the right moves - Practice various parts of the jump process separately - Compete in Arena against AI players of same level as yourself - Podium Run Arena mode (How many matches can you win in a row?) - advance through Career to earn big rewards and claim the right to take part in world championship - Daily Rewards and Challenges

Screenshots

ThumbRun4 screens
Jumping Long4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jumping Long at 5.0 against ThumbRun's 3.6. ThumbRun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Jumping Long sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. ThumbRun asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jumping Long holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 25 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThumbRun ships an update every 6 days, Jumping Long every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ThumbRun versus Jumping Long: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThumbRunJumping Long
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (29 ratings)5.0 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB253 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThree Innovations, LLCDanish Goel

Customer experience

ThumbRun

All ratings29 ratings
Positive58.6%
Neutral3.4%
Negative37.9%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Jumping Long

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ThumbRun

No in-app purchases

17 purchases

Jumping Long

One-time17
  • Tiny Coins Pack$0.99
  • Ultimate Sports Drink -20 Pack$0.99
  • Bunny Skin$0.99
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  • Alien Skin$0.99
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Bouncy Shoes$0.99
  • Infinite Arena Tickets$1.99
  • Dash Shoes$1.99
  • Zen Focus Upgrade$2.99
  • Small Coins Pack$2.99
  • Premium Pack (Discounted)$3.99
  • Medium Coins Pack$5.99
  • Xtreme Shoes$5.99
  • Premium Pack Bundle$5.99
  • Zen Ability Half Upgraded$9.99
  • Huge Coins Pack$14.99
  • Zen Fully Upgraded$19.99

Questions

Is ThumbRun free?
ThumbRun is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jumping Long free?
Jumping Long is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ThumbRun or Jumping Long?
Jumping Long is rated higher. ThumbRun averages 3.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Jumping Long averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.
Do ThumbRun or Jumping Long have ads?
Jumping Long shows ads; ThumbRun does not.
Which is updated more often, ThumbRun or Jumping Long?
ThumbRun ships an update every 6 days, and Jumping Long every 2 months. Most recently, ThumbRun was updated on September 14, 2026 and Jumping Long on September 18, 2026.

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