# Whale Trail vs Doodle Jump 2

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whale Trail at 95% against Doodle Jump 2's 49%. Whale Trail also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Doodle Jump 2's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 4.3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whale Trail sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Doodle Jump 2 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Jump 2 has 38K ratings behind it against 4.3K, 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 49% of Doodle Jump 2's.

Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, Doodle Jump 2 monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whale Trail | Doodle Jump 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-trail/id450163154/reviews)** | [4.5 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump-2/id1542340137/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) | [Lima Sky](https://appshunter.io/developer/285874818) |

## 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


### Doodle Jump 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-jump-2/id1542340137)

Embark on an addictive platforming adventure with new worlds, characters, and challenges. Jump across platforms, collect stars to unlock content, and compete for high scores. Explore diverse environments filled with unique obstacles and monsters.

**Highlights:** New delightful environments, Cute new characters, Fun new platform challenges, Silly new monsters, Collect stars to unlock characters and environments, Beat friends' high scores

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of new levels and obstacles
- 🚀 Smooth animations and visuals
- 👍 Nostalgic feel of the original Doodle Jump

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 💰 High price to remove ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs causing progress loss
- 🤔 Repetitive level design and lack of creativity
- 🤔 Difficulty spike and less forgiving physics compared to original

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing stars and progress loss
- Inconsistent controls and camera movement
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to choose levels freely instead of unlocking sequentially
- More customization options for the character
- Achievements and stats tracking
- Multiplayer and competitive modes
- Ability to mute game sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whale Trail free?

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

### Is Doodle Jump 2 free?

Doodle Jump 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Whale Trail or Doodle Jump 2?

Whale Trail is rated higher. Whale Trail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Doodle Jump 2 averages 4.5 from 38K ratings.

### Do Whale Trail or Doodle Jump 2 have ads?

Both Whale Trail and Doodle Jump 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Whale Trail or Doodle Jump 2?

Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, and Doodle Jump 2 monthly. Most recently, Whale Trail was updated on October 29, 2026 and Doodle Jump 2 on October 29, 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.*