# Whale Trail vs Bounce It.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whale Trail at 95% against Bounce It.'s 44%. Whale Trail also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 81). Bounce It.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whale Trail sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Bounce It. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Whale Trail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whale Trail has 4.3K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Whale Trail's written reviews are positive against 44% of Bounce It.'s.

Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, Bounce It. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whale Trail | Bounce It. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-trail/id450163154/reviews)** | [4.4 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce-it/id1292184050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 81 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) | [Crazy Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/721307559) |

## What reviewers say

### Whale Trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-trail/id450163154)

Embark on a vibrant journey as a whale, collecting items, performing aerial maneuvers, and battling enemies. Unlock new characters, enhance abilities, and explore numerous challenge levels. Enjoy a visually stunning and engaging arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Fly as Willow the Whale, Collect Blubbles and earn Krill, Unlock playable friends, Upgrade Willow's skills, Smash enemies, 96 Challenge levels, Classic and Challenge game modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Money | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket Full | $2.99 | one-time |
| Serious Clams | $6.99 | one-time |
| Swimming In It | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🐳 Cute and fun game
- 🎶 Wonderful soundtrack
- 👍 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 🌈 Vibrant and colorful visuals
- 🕰️ Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Outdated for newer devices
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Challenging and frustrating at times

**Reported bugs**

- Krill not properly credited after completing levels
- Game freezing on certain device models
- Whale controls not responsive on larger screens

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More customization options for whales
- Wider screen support for newer devices
- Additional levels and worlds to explore


### Bounce It.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bounce-it/id1292184050)

Tap and hold to control a sliding platform, catching a ball to make it soar higher. Miss the ball, and you lose. Catch it on the edge to shrink the platform, or in the center to grow it back.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to control platform, Catch ball for height and points, Platform shrinks on edge catches, Platform grows with center catches, Simple, addictive gameplay

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whale Trail free?

Whale Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bounce It. free?

Bounce It. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whale Trail or Bounce It.?

Whale Trail is rated higher. Whale Trail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Bounce It. averages 4.4 from 81 ratings.

### Do Whale Trail or Bounce It. have ads?

Whale Trail shows ads; Bounce It. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whale Trail or Bounce It.?

Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, and Bounce It. every 3 weeks. Most recently, Whale Trail was updated on October 19, 2026 and Bounce It. on October 5, 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.*