Comparison

Whale Trail vs Mega Jump Halfbrick+

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

Mega Jump Halfbrick+

Embark on an exciting adventure with a charming character, leaping through vibrant worlds filled with colorful landscapes and captivating animations. Collect coins, dodge obstacles, and utilize various power-ups to enhance your journey. Unlock new characters and compete with others worldwide.

Highlights
  • Vibrant cartoon graphics
  • Explore diverse worlds
  • Power-up madness
  • Super Nova Boost
  • Unlockable characters
  • Monthly new characters
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Launch into the colourful world of Mega Jump with Redford! Enter the lively and quirky world of Mega Jump, where Redford, your cheeky and adventurous guide, is ready to take you on a journey like no other. With each leap, you'll find yourself soaring through breathtaking landscapes bursting with color, from lush forests to glittering skies, all animated with captivating sounds and stunning animations. As you help Redford navigate these vibrant realms, collecting coins and dodging obstacles, you'll discover the magic and enchantment of this exciting universe. With Redford by your side, you'll meet quirky friends and discover a universe as full of life and excitement as he is. Key Features: - Vibrant Cartoon Graphics: Stunning visuals with hand-painted backgrounds that will keep you hooked! - Explore Four Incredible Worlds: Jump through diverse and exciting landscapes! - Power-Up Madness: Turn into a Balloon, become a Coin Magnet, or zap enemies with the Power Shield! - Super Nova Boost: Experience the thrill of high-speed action with fiery power-ups! - Unlock Hilarious Characters: Play with an ever-expanding roster of fun and quirky characters! - Monthly New Characters: Fresh and limited-time characters added regularly! - Achievements and Leaderboards: Compete worldwide and show off your high scores with Game Center! Join Millions of Jumpers! With over 40 million downloads, Mega Jump has taken the world by storm! It's time for you to grab the fun and start jumping! What are you waiting for? Download Mega Jump and start your adventure today! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service offering: - Exclusive access to the highest-rated games. - No ads or in-app purchases interrupting your word-crafting experience in these word games. - Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games. - Regular updates and new releases to keep your word games fresh and full of new word search puzzles. - Curated by gamers, for gamers who love word challenges and word puzzles! Start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! For any questions, please contact our support team at https://support.halfbrick.com. **************************************** View our Privacy Policy at https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our Terms of Service at https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement

Screenshots

Whale Trail4 screens
Mega Jump Halfbrick+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whale Trail at 95% against Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s 20%. Whale Trail also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 63). Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Whale Trail sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Mega Jump Halfbrick+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Whale Trail has 4.3K ratings behind it against 63, 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 20% of Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, Mega Jump Halfbrick+ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Whale Trail versus Mega Jump Halfbrick+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhale TrailMega Jump Halfbrick+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better2.1 (63 ratings)
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews — better19.8% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better63
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB370 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerustwo gamesHalfbrick

Customer experience

Whale Trail

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

Mega Jump Halfbrick+

All ratings61 ratings
Positive26.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative67.2%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative74.0%

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

Mega Jump Halfbrick+

From 63 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ❤️ Nostalgic childhood game
  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🙌 Brings back good memories

Room to improve

  • 💰 Subscription model for an old game
  • 🙅‍♀️ Locked behind a paywall
  • 🤔 Doesn't feel like the original
  • 😞 Disappointing changes from the original

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

Mega Jump Halfbrick+

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Magnet power-up not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make the game free-to-play with optional ads
  • Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Bring back the original Mega Jump experience

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
7 purchases

Mega Jump Halfbrick+

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99

Questions

Is Whale Trail free?
Whale Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mega Jump Halfbrick+ free?
Mega Jump Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Whale Trail or Mega Jump Halfbrick+?
Whale Trail is rated higher. Whale Trail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Mega Jump Halfbrick+ averages 2.1 from 63 ratings.
Do Whale Trail or Mega Jump Halfbrick+ have ads?
Whale Trail shows ads; Mega Jump Halfbrick+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Whale Trail or Mega Jump Halfbrick+?
Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, and Mega Jump Halfbrick+ daily. Most recently, Whale Trail was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mega Jump Halfbrick+ on October 17, 2026.

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