Comparison

Whale Trail vs Doodle Jump

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

Head to head
About

Whale Trail

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
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***Previously Apple Game of the Week*** 26,000+ 5 Star Ratings! (and counting) Fly as Willow the Whale, collect Blubbles, loop the loop, unlock playable friends, upgrade Willow's skills, smash enemies and meet bonkers characters along the way. ================================= > ‘The next smash hit in iOS gaming.’ - TNW > ‘The game is GORGEOUSLY cute. Try it out for a buck.’ - Gizmodo > ‘Whale Trail is an absolute joy.’ - TouchArcade > ‘The kind of winningly simple concept from which App Store phenomena are made.’ - Edge > ‘Impossible not to like, stellar production values and solid gameplay.’ - Pocket Gamer > ‘Ditch your jetpack, it’s time to ride the psychedelic Whale Trail.’ - Kotaku > ‘It’s simple and gorgeous. There’s rarely been a better gaming value for money.’ - T3 ================================= • Soundtrack by Gruff Rhys of ‘The Super Furry Animals’ • Simple and intuitive one touch gameplay • 2 game modes, Classic and Challenge • Earn Krill and use it in Willow's store • Upgrade Willow's skills • Unlock playable friends • Use 'Treats' while flying for instant bonuses! • 96 Challenge levels, can you 3 STAR them all? • Smash the Thunder Bros in 'Frenzy' mode • Launch into space at speed-boosts • Compete against friends with Game Center • Heaps of challenging missions to unlock

About

Doodle Jump

Guide a character upwards on a graph paper world using tilt controls. Collect power-ups like jet packs and avoid obstacles such as black holes and monsters. Compete with friends and players worldwide on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Tilt controls for movement
  • Collect jet packs and power-ups
  • Avoid black holes and monsters
  • Jump on monsters Mario-style
  • Share scores with friends
  • Global leaderboards and achievements
Features
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Play this FREE version of the mega-hit game Doodle Jump and find out for yourself what millions of players around the world already know: DOODLE JUMP IS INSANELY ADDICTIVE! "From prime-time sitcoms (BIG BANG THEORY) to late night TV (JIMMY FALLON) to a fashion accessory for pop stars (LADY GAGA), Doodle Jump is EVERYWHERE! It's a cultural craze, a hot new trend!" - CBS Evening News "possibly the best iPhone game ever created" - Touch Arcade "Doodle Jump was Angry Birds before Angry Birds" - Macrumors.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: In Doodle Jump, you guide Doodle the Doodler—using some of the most subtle and accurate tilt controls in existence—on a springy journey up, up, up a sheet of graph paper, picking up jet packs, avoiding black holes, and blasting baddies with nose balls along the way. Laugh with delight as Doodle blows past other players' actual score markers scribbled in the margins. And be warned: this game is insanely addictive. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: FEATURES: - 11 incredible worlds - broken, moving, disappearing, moveable, and EXPLODING platforms - JET PACKs, PROPELLER HATS, ROCKETS, and springs that fly you higher - UFOs, black holes, monsters, bear traps! - jump on monsters to bring them down MARIO-style - Share scores with your friends! - Race agains friends! - Global leaderboards, achievements! How to play: Tilt to move left or right, tap the screen to shoot. ----------------------------- *Please don't Doodle Jump and drive, and BE WARNED: Doodle Jump is Insanely Addictive! ** This is a FULL, FREE version of Doodle Jump supported with advertising.

Screenshots

Whale Trail4 screens
Doodle Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Whale Trail at 4.8 against Doodle Jump's 4.2. Whale Trail also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Doodle Jump's advantage is chart position (#61 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Whale Trail sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Doodle Jump sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whale Trail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Whale Trail's written reviews are positive against 60% of Doodle Jump's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Whale Trail versus Doodle Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhale TrailDoodle Jump
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better4.2 (3.2K ratings)
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews — better60.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better3.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerustwo gamesLima Sky

Customer experience

Whale Trail

All ratings4,251 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews504 reviews
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.6%

Doodle Jump

All ratings3,160 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.6%
Written reviews550 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral14.2%
Negative25.6%

User reviews

Whale Trail

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Doodle Jump

From 3.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🌟 Variety of themes and characters
  • 💻 Works well offline
  • 🎨 Cute and charming visuals

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive ads that disrupt gameplay
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🤖 Unresponsive controls
  • 🔍 Unclear or missing instructions

Bugs and requests

Whale Trail

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Doodle Jump

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on launch
  • Multiplayer mode not functioning properly
  • Missions and achievements not tracking correctly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Reduce frequency of ads
  • Add option to disable ads through in-app purchase
  • Improve responsiveness of tilt controls
  • Provide more detailed tutorial or instructions

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Whale Trail

One-time7
  • Unlock Pack 1$1.99
  • Unlock Pack 2$1.99
  • Pocket Money$1.99
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  • Unlock Pack 3$1.99
  • Bucket Full$2.99
  • Serious Clams$6.99
  • Swimming In It$19.99
12 purchases

Doodle Jump

One-time12
  • 1000 coins$0.99
  • 1000 candies$0.99
  • 500 eggs$0.99
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  • small gold$0.99
  • Soccer coins$0.99
  • 10000 coins$1.99
  • 5000 eggs$1.99
  • medium gold$1.99
  • large gold$2.99
  • 30000 coins$2.99
  • 10000 candies$2.99
  • 100000 coins$3.99

Questions

Is Whale Trail free?
Whale Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doodle Jump free?
Doodle Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Whale Trail or Doodle Jump?
Whale Trail is rated higher. Whale Trail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Doodle Jump averages 4.2 from 3.2K ratings.
Do Whale Trail or Doodle Jump have ads?
Both Whale Trail and Doodle Jump show ads.
Which is updated more often, Whale Trail or Doodle Jump?
Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, and Doodle Jump every 2 months. Most recently, Whale Trail was updated on September 24, 2026 and Doodle Jump on September 22, 2026.

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