Comparison

Blobster vs Jetscout

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

Head to head
About

Blobster

Embark on a platforming adventure to save Blobtopia from pollution. Flick a gooey hero through unique levels, squish enemies, and collect power-ups to defeat the evil Blobzilla. Enjoy intuitive controls and charming characters in this retro-inspired quest.

Highlights
  • Forty unique levels
  • Intuitive flick controls
  • Collect power-ups
  • Variety of enemies
  • Special bonus levels
Features
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Get ready to meet one gooey hero… Blobtopia is at risk from some nasty pollution from the evil Big and Powerful Corporation, and it’s up to you to help! Blobster is an awesome platforming adventure with a twist! Flick the flubbery fella across incredible levels; avoid pitfalls, water hazards, squish pesky bad guys and collect amazing power-ups on your way to cleaning up Blobtopia and defeating Blobzilla! Press Quotes "...it really feels like one’s playing with a toy, rather than simply controlling another video game character. This is what makes Blobster a unique, stand-out platformer." — 148Apps, 4/5 Stars "Blobster is a well-made platformer that will entertain just about anyone willing to take it for a spin." — Slide To Play "Behind its playful charm is a platformer of rare quality. Blobster combines the best of what we love about retro platformers, but with modern refinements." — Eurogamer "Blobster is probably the most adorable little thing you will ever come across." — AppAdvice Blobster Highlights • Forty unique levels like you’ve never seen before, with more to come. • Amazing level design will have players in awe as they fling their way through the engrossing campaign. • Super easy to pick up and play, flick Blobster around using the intuitive control scheme. • Collect game-changing power ups, including the ability to rocket through the sky, float like an angel or transform into a giant. • A variety of pesky enemies to squash, each with their own special ability Blobster must overcome. • Twelve Special Bonus levels—gift them to your buddies. For more information please visit www.chillingo.com

About

Jetscout

Navigate challenging levels using a jetpack with limited fuel. Avoid various hazards to reach the end of each mission and master flight basics. Explore a distant solar system and uncover secrets in a related adventure.

Highlights
  • Jetpack-based platforming
  • Limited fuel mechanic
  • Hazard avoidance (spikes, lasers, plants)
  • 3 unique training missions
  • Exploration of a distant solar system
  • Uncover secrets of an alien race
Features
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Welcome to Jetscout: Boot Camp, a completely free jetpack-based platformer featuring the Jetscout Essential Training Simulation (JETS) for all new Jetscout recruits! Your goal is to reach the end of each mission using only a jetpack with limited fuel. Avoid deadly spikes, plants, lasers and more as you complete 3 unique missions to master the basics of Jetscout flight! When you're ready, you can tackle your first real mission of exploring a distant solar system and uncovering the secrets behind the strange Valunian race in the game Jetscout: Mystery of the Valunians.

Screenshots

Blobster3 screens
Jetscout4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jetscout at Free against Blobster's $0.99. Jetscout also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Blobster's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 30 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 75%). On rating, 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

Jetscout is free to download; Blobster costs $0.99 up front. Blobster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jetscout asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Blobster against 4.0 for Jetscout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blobster has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Blobster's written reviews are positive against 75% of Jetscout's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blobster ships an update every 2 months, Jetscout every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Blobster versus Jetscout: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlobsterJetscout
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (22 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews92.1% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDivine RobotDustin Auxier

Customer experience

Blobster

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.7%
Written reviews519 reviews
Positive92.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative2.7%

Jetscout

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Blobster

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not loading properly
  • Achievements not syncing correctly
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to choose different character skins
  • Option to save progress and resume later
  • Improved camera controls and stability

Jetscout

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Blobster

One-time1
  • Unlock All$0.99
None

Jetscout

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blobster free?
Blobster costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Jetscout free?
Jetscout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blobster or Jetscout?
Blobster is rated higher. Blobster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Jetscout averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Blobster or Jetscout have ads?
Neither Blobster nor Jetscout shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blobster or Jetscout?
Blobster ships an update every 2 months, and Jetscout every 30 months. Most recently, Blobster was updated on October 22, 2026 and Jetscout on October 11, 2026.

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