# Jetpack Joyride vs Zombie Tsunami

The clearest difference is update cadence: Jetpack Joyride at every 2 weeks against Zombie Tsunami's every 2 months. Jetpack Joyride also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#105 vs unranked). Zombie Tsunami's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jetpack Joyride sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Zombie Tsunami sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jetpack Joyride holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride has 104K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Jetpack Joyride's written reviews are positive against 83% of Zombie Tsunami's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, Zombie Tsunami every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jetpack Joyride | Zombie Tsunami |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride/id457446957/reviews)** | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-tsunami/id529652920/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 71.3% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 369 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Mobigame](https://appshunter.io/developer/300896021) |

## What reviewers say

### Jetpack Joyride

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

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Pilot a jetpack through a high-flying, endless running adventure. Dodge obstacles, collect coins, and customize your character with cool outfits and vehicles. Over 750 million players enjoy this thrilling game.

**Highlights:** Pilot cool jetpacks, Customize outfits and vehicles, Dodge lasers and missiles, Collect coins and earn money, Complete daring missions, One-touch controls, Special event game modes

**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


### Zombie Tsunami

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zombie-tsunami/id529652920)

Lead a horde of zombies to attack a city, transforming pedestrians into more zombies. Eat your friends and race through destruction. This game offers simple controls, exciting bonuses, and numerous upgrades.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls for the entire horde, 10 unique bonuses (ninjas, dragons, UFOs), Unlockable upgrades, Raise zombie birds, Over 300 missions, Travel through 11 different sets

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Red Pill x3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Pill x3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Column | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sachet of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome game
- 🤗 Nostalgic and fun
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Charming visuals
- 🎶 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🤯 Difficult obstacles
- 🐢 Slow zombie movement
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Scratch cards not working properly
- Zombies getting stuck or falling through terrain
- Inconsistent performance and frame rate issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and updates
- Ability to restart progress
- Easier difficulty options
- More ways to earn in-game currency
- Improved controls and jump mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jetpack Joyride free?

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

### Is Zombie Tsunami free?

Zombie Tsunami is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jetpack Joyride or Zombie Tsunami?

Jetpack Joyride is rated higher. Jetpack Joyride averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while Zombie Tsunami averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do Jetpack Joyride or Zombie Tsunami have ads?

Both Jetpack Joyride and Zombie Tsunami show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jetpack Joyride or Zombie Tsunami?

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zombie Tsunami every 2 months. Most recently, Jetpack Joyride was updated on November 8, 2026 and Zombie Tsunami on November 8, 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.*