# Jetpack Joyride vs Color Switch

The clearest difference is chart position: Jetpack Joyride at #92 against Color Switch's unranked. Color Switch's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jetpack Joyride sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Color Switch sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Jetpack Joyride against 4.7 for Color Switch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 104K and 55K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Jetpack Joyride's written reviews are positive against 75% of Color Switch's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jetpack Joyride | Color Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride/id457446957/reviews)** | [4.7 (55K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-switch/id1314725881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 55K |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | **75.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 399 MB | 563 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Color Switch Phoenix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453601863) |

## What reviewers say

### Jetpack Joyride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride/id457446957)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure with a variety of jetpacks, vehicles, and costumes. Dodge obstacles, collect coins, and complete missions to achieve high scores and unlock new items. This action-packed game offers simple controls and thrilling gameplay for hours of entertainment.

**Highlights:** Fly cool jetpacks, Ride crazy vehicles, Complete daring missions, Customize outfits, Dodge lasers and missiles, Collect coins, Equip high-tech gadgets

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fistful of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Booster Pack (20,000) | $1.99 | one-time |
| S.A.M. Mystery Reward | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Mega Pack (50,000) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ultra Pack (100,000) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Barry Pack (250,000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ultimate Pack (1,000,000) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Unique jetpack and character customization
- 👍 Enjoyable soundtrack
- 👍 Nostalgic for long-time players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Excessive advertisements
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, freezing, progress loss)
- 🔍 Repetitive missions and content
- 🔍 Cluttered UI with too many prompts

**Reported bugs**

- Ads causing game to freeze or crash
- Progress and high scores not saving properly
- Gadgets and vehicle upgrades not working as expected
- Audio issues (music cutting out)

**Requested features**

- More jetpack and character customization options
- Improved mission variety
- Ability to disable ads for a one-time fee
- Cloud save/sync across devices
- Multiplayer or competitive modes


### Color Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-switch/id1314725881)

Navigate a character through obstacles by matching colors in this addictive, visually stunning game. With over 1,000 levels, it tests reflexes and problem-solving skills with increasing difficulty. Enjoy vibrant graphics and catchy music for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Color matching gameplay, Over 1,000 levels, Increasing difficulty, Vibrant colors and animations, Catchy music, Test reflexes and problem-solving

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP access - weekly plan | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Bonus Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Doubled Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 🎨 Lots of game modes
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🎮 Challenging yet enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💢 Too many ads
- 🔍 Lost progress after updates
- 🔍 Removed popular game modes
- ⏱️ Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Levels with impossible obstacles
- Freezing and crashing during gameplay
- Incorrect scoring and progress tracking
- Offline mode issues

**Requested features**

- Bring back old game modes
- Add more unique and creative game modes
- Implement a multiplayer mode
- Allow customization of music and sound effects
- Add a level editor for users to create their own levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jetpack Joyride free?

Jetpack Joyride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Color Switch free?

Color Switch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jetpack Joyride or Color Switch?

Jetpack Joyride is rated higher. Jetpack Joyride averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Color Switch averages 4.7 from 55K ratings.

### Do Jetpack Joyride or Color Switch have ads?

Both Jetpack Joyride and Color Switch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jetpack Joyride or Color Switch?

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, and Color Switch every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jetpack Joyride was updated on October 26, 2026 and Color Switch on October 26, 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.*