# Whale Trail vs Mega Jump Halfbrick+

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.

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.

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.

Whale Trail ships an update every 2 months, Mega Jump Halfbrick+ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whale Trail | Mega Jump Halfbrick+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whale-trail/id450163154/reviews)** | [2.1 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-jump-halfbrick-plus/id6504854177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 19.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ustwo games](https://appshunter.io/developer/297468910) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## 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


### Mega Jump Halfbrick+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-jump-halfbrick-plus/id6504854177)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Magnet power-up not working as expected

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 20, 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.*