Comparison

Jetpack Joyride vs Minion Rush

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jetpack Joyride

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
Currently charting
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Bullet-powered jetpacks! Giant mechanical dragons! Birds that shoot money! From the makers of the global hit game, Fruit Ninja comes this insane, high flying endless runner that will keep you on the edge of your seat! It's time to join Barry Steakfries and equip the coolest jetpacks, suit up in stylish costumes and ride crazy vehicles in his endless running quest to beat the scientists to the end of the lab. Over 750 million players have made Jetpack Joyride one of the best games on the App Store! Download FREE now to start a new game and escape the lab! PLAYER REVIEWS: “I’m speechless. The game is just so entertaining! I’m saving up my money for flash the dog. There is so many freaking things to get and do! Fly in style with a cool Jetpack, skins and vehicles, avoid the lazerbeams and don’t get shot by the grenades! #BESTGAMEONEARTH” - Nyah Gamez – Jan 7, 2020 “Music and sound and graphics are awesome. Gameplay is thrilling and the coins are the best. I love the gadgets. So many arcade games need these. Awesome game.” - Yodoja reviews – Jan 4, 2020 “Now I’ve played a lot of mobile games but this is amazing I remember the first time I played this game and I loved it to pieces it is a amazing game" - drearylizard230 – Jan 4, 2020 FEATURES: ● Fly the coolest jetpacks in gaming history ● Surf the wave-rider in all its glory ● Complete daring missions to boost your rank ● Customise your look with ridiculous outfits ● Dodge lasers, zappers, and guided missiles ● Collect coins and make millions of dollars ● Storm the lab in giant mechs and crazy vehicles ● Equip high-tech gadgets and power-ups ● Earn achievements and battle it out against friends ● Test your reflexes with simple one-touch controls ● New free game modes in special events *** This game contains optional in-app purchases. You can disable this feature in the settings menu of your device. View our privacy policy at http://halfbrick.com/pp View our terms of service at http://halfbrick.com/tos

About

Minion Rush

Experience thrilling adventures in this refreshed endless runner game featuring beloved characters. Enjoy updated visuals, exciting challenges, and a variety of costumes and gadgets to customize your runs. Compete in tournaments and solve puzzles inspired by the movies.

Highlights
  • Endless run mode
  • Collect and upgrade Minion costumes
  • Unique gadgets for gameplay customization
  • Powerful power-ups
  • Daily and weekly tournaments
  • Story puzzles inspired by movies
Features
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Step into the New Generation of Minion Rush! Get ready to experience new adventures in Minion Rush, the ultimate endless running game! Packed with updated features, exciting challenges, and nonstop fun from Illumination's beloved Minions franchise, this refreshed experience is bigger, bolder, and better than ever! Brought to you by Gameloft, in collaboration with Illumination and Universal Products & Experiences, Minion Rush delivers endless action, mischief, and surprises that you can play anytime, anywhere. Dive into a refreshed game and discover the despicable fun that only the Minions can bring! A Fresh New Look Explore a revamped game with updated visuals, sleek UI, and modern designs. From reimagined locations to brand-new adventures, the design has been updated to keep the fun flowing! Endless Run Action Jump right into the action with the brand-new endless run mode! Push your skills to the limit, break records, and collect incredible rewards. Every run is a chance to chase glory! Progress with the Hall of Jam Collect bananas during your runs to unlock exciting rewards like new locations, Minion costumes, and fun features. Collect and Upgrade Minion Costumes Run in style with an ever-expanding wardrobe of themed Minion costumes! Unlock Costume Collections packed with unique outfits and special bonuses to supercharge your runs. Collect exclusive themed stickers to bring your Minions to life with personality and flair! Unique Gadgets for Extra Fun Boost your gameplay with clever Gadgets! Pair them with your favorite costumes to customize your runs and discover endless possibilities. Power-Up Your Runs Go farther and faster with powerful power-ups! Unlock special abilities to maximize your performance and make every run unforgettable. Exciting Tournaments Unleash your competitive side with daily and weekly tournaments! Rise through the ranks, claim legendary rewards, and prove you're the ultimate Minion runner. Challenge players from around the globe and dominate the leaderboards! Solve Story Puzzles Dive into the Minions universe with Story Puzzles! Inspired by the iconic movies, Story Puzzles let you relive your favorite moments with your favorite Minions. It's puzzle fun you won't want to miss! Personalize Your Player Profile Showcase your achievements with customizable Player Profiles! Create your unique in-game identity with personalized nicknames, avatars, and frames. Compete with flair and climb the leaderboards in style. Join more than a billion players worldwide and experience the mischief, mayhem, and nonstop fun of Minion Rush! ___________________ You can download and play this game for free. Please note that it also allows play using virtual currency, which can be acquired as you progress through the game, by watching certain ads, or by paying with real money. Purchases of virtual currency using real money are made via a credit card or another payment method linked to your account, when you input your iTunes password. You will not be asked to re-enter your credit card number or PIN. Once your iTunes password is entered, your account will allow in-app purchases for 15 minutes. To restrict or disable in-app purchases, you can change your device settings. This game contains ads for Gameloft products or third parties, which may redirect you to a third-party site. You can disable your device's ad identifier for interest-based ads in your device settings, under Settings -> Privacy -> Apple Advertising. Certain aspects of this game will require players to connect to the Internet. Visit our official site at http://gmlft.co/website_EN Check out the new blog at http://gmlft.co/central Privacy Policy: http://www.gameloft.com/en/privacy-notice Terms of Use: http://www.gameloft.com/en/conditions-of-use End-User License Agreement: http://www.gameloft.com/en/eula

Screenshots

Jetpack Joyride4 screens
Minion Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Minion Rush at #1 against Jetpack Joyride's #96. Minion Rush also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Jetpack Joyride sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Minion Rush sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Jetpack Joyride against 4.6 for Minion Rush. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103K and 295K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, Minion Rush fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Jetpack Joyride versus Minion Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJetpack JoyrideMinion Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (103K ratings) — better4.6 (295K ratings)
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews — better66.6% of reviews
Number of ratings103K295K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#96#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size399 MB656 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperHalfbrickGameloft

Customer experience

Jetpack Joyride

All ratings102,777 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews879 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative25.3%

Minion Rush

All ratings295,363 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews2,300 reviews
Positive66.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative24.6%

User reviews

Jetpack Joyride

From 103K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Minion Rush

From 295K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Variety of minion costumes and abilities
  • 🎨 Visually appealing graphics and animations
  • 💰 Ability to earn in-game currency without paying
  • 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🛑 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Missions and challenges feel repetitive
  • 🔄 Forced missions that end the run prematurely
  • 🔧 Glitches and bugs causing crashes or freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Jetpack Joyride

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Minion Rush

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads not loading or causing the game to freeze
  • Progress and achievements not saving properly
  • Inconsistent controls and unresponsive inputs
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS/Android versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bring back the old endless running mode
  • Add more diverse and challenging levels
  • Improve the reward system for completing missions
  • Introduce a level editor or custom run creator
  • Optimize the game for better performance on older devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Jetpack Joyride

One-time10
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Fistful of Coins$0.99
  • Coin Booster Pack (20,000)$1.99
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  • S.A.M. Mystery Reward$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Coin Mega Pack (50,000)$3.99
  • Coin Doubler$4.99
  • Coin Ultra Pack (100,000)$5.99
  • Coin Barry Pack (250,000)$9.99
  • Coin Ultimate Pack (1,000,000)$29.99
10 purchases

Minion Rush

One-time10
  • Small Stack of Tokens$0.99
  • Worker Minion Costume$0.99
  • Stack of Tokens$1.99
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  • Pile of Tokens$1.99
  • Piggy Bank 3$2.99
  • Pile of Tokens Game Pack$4.99
  • Golden Banana$4.99
  • Crate of Tokens Game Pack$9.99
  • Truckload of Tokens$14.99
  • Mountain of Tokens Game Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Jetpack Joyride free?
Jetpack Joyride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minion Rush free?
Minion Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jetpack Joyride or Minion Rush?
Jetpack Joyride is rated higher. Jetpack Joyride averages 4.7 out of 5 from 103K ratings, while Minion Rush averages 4.6 from 295K ratings.
Do Jetpack Joyride or Minion Rush have ads?
Both Jetpack Joyride and Minion Rush show ads.
Which is updated more often, Jetpack Joyride or Minion Rush?
Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, and Minion Rush fortnightly. Most recently, Jetpack Joyride was updated on September 24, 2026 and Minion Rush on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Jetpack Joyride or Minion Rush?
Jetpack Joyride currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and Minion Rush at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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