# ThumbRun vs Jumping Long

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThumbRun | Jumping Long |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbrun/id417685199/reviews) | **[5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-long/id1528896504/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Three Innovations, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/417685202) | [Danish Goel](https://appshunter.io/developer/959446052) |

## What reviewers say

### ThumbRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbrun/id417685199)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jumping Long

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-long/id1528896504)

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*