# Jetpack Joyride vs King Oddball

The clearest difference is price: Jetpack Joyride at Free against King Oddball's $2.99. Jetpack Joyride also leads on ratings volume (104K vs 46) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). King Oddball's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Jetpack Joyride is free to download; King Oddball costs $2.99 up front. Jetpack Joyride sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. King Oddball asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Jetpack Joyride against 4.7 for King Oddball. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride has 104K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Jetpack Joyride's written reviews are positive against 97% of King Oddball's.

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, King Oddball every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jetpack Joyride | King Oddball |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (104K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride/id457446957/reviews)** | [4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-oddball/id553174450/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **104K** | 46 |
| Positive reviews | 67.2% of reviews | **97.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 399 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | +9 |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) |

## What reviewers say

### Jetpack Joyride

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

**Currently charting:** #108 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


### King Oddball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-oddball/id553174450)

Hurl boulders with a single tap to destroy structures, crash helicopters, and defeat humans. Master physics-based puzzles across over 120 levels to end the world.

**Highlights:** Single tap gameplay, Physics-based action, Over 120 levels, Eccentric art style, Original music, Game Controller support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Family-friendly game
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Easy to learn
- 🕰️ Great time killer
- 🎨 Quirky art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive for some

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working consistently
- Crashes when talking to the king

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Ability to revisit completed levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jetpack Joyride free?

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

### Is King Oddball free?

King Oddball costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jetpack Joyride or King Oddball?

Jetpack Joyride is rated higher. Jetpack Joyride averages 4.7 out of 5 from 104K ratings, while King Oddball averages 4.7 from 46 ratings.

### Do Jetpack Joyride or King Oddball have ads?

Jetpack Joyride shows ads; King Oddball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jetpack Joyride or King Oddball?

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, and King Oddball every 2 months. Most recently, Jetpack Joyride was updated on October 22, 2026 and King Oddball on October 17, 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.*