# PapiStep vs Jetpack Joyride Classic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiStep at none against Jetpack Joyride Classic's 9. PapiStep also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 31%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Jetpack Joyride Classic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jetpack Joyride Classic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PapiStep asks for nothing beyond the download.

PapiStep holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride Classic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of PapiStep's written reviews are positive against 31% of Jetpack Joyride Classic's.

PapiStep ships an update every 19 months, Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiStep | Jetpack Joyride Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papistep/id441498738/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 4 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiStep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papistep/id441498738)

Guide a character upwards by tapping to jump onto moving platforms. Avoid falling off the screen to keep playing. The game ends if your character falls.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Ascend higher, Moving platforms, Endless gameplay, Left/right screen wrap

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Nostalgic childhood game
- 👍 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 💯 Masterpiece and best game ever
- 🚀 Fun and passes time
- 🌟 Highly recommended for PapiJump players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Too hard and frustrating
- 👎 Boring after a while
- 🐌 Slow to respond
- 🤷 Confusing and hard to play
- 😞 Not as good as other Papi games

**Reported bugs**

- Won't lean
- Doesn't show up on homescreen
- Takes to random internet page
- Papi does not jump when trying to make him jump
- Can't control Papi at all

**Requested features**

- Papi Step 2 game
- More graphics and music
- Different difficulties
- Add something new to make it different


### Jetpack Joyride Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080)

Experience the classic endless running adventure with Barry Steakfries. Equip unique jetpacks, dodge obstacles, and complete missions. This version offers an ad-free and in-app purchase-free gameplay experience, allowing you to focus on achieving high scores and unlocking content.

**Highlights:** No ads or in-app purchases, Unlockable jetpacks, Iconic soundtrack, Daring missions, Customizable outfits, Dodge lasers and missiles, Collect coins

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Classic version of the game
- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🎉 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a paywall/subscription
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 🤑 Greedy monetization model

**Reported bugs**

- Problematic save feature causing data loss
- Game breaking issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More vehicle costumes for S.A.M.
- Ability to transfer progress from original game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiStep free?

PapiStep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jetpack Joyride Classic free?

Jetpack Joyride Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PapiStep or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

PapiStep is rated higher. PapiStep averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Jetpack Joyride Classic averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do PapiStep or Jetpack Joyride Classic have ads?

Neither PapiStep nor Jetpack Joyride Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PapiStep or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

PapiStep ships an update every 19 months, and Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. Most recently, PapiStep was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jetpack Joyride Classic on November 7, 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.*