# Jetpack Joyride vs Flapping Cage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flapping Cage at none against Jetpack Joyride's 10. Flapping Cage also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 67%). Jetpack Joyride's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (103K vs 73). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jetpack Joyride sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Flapping Cage 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 Flapping Cage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride has 103K ratings behind it against 73, 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 92% of Flapping Cage's.

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, Flapping Cage every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jetpack Joyride | Flapping Cage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (103K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride/id457446957/reviews)** | [4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapping-cage-avoid-spikes/id967598267/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **103K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#96** | — |
| Size | 399 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Alessandro Pezzetti](https://appshunter.io/developer/891340779) |

## What reviewers say

### Jetpack Joyride

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

**Currently charting:** #96 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


### Flapping Cage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapping-cage-avoid-spikes/id967598267)

Guide a bird through a series of challenging rooms filled with spikes and traps. Test your reflexes and compete with players worldwide on leaderboards. Unlock new skins and collect items as you progress through hundreds of unique levels.

**Highlights:** Avoid spikes and traps, Hundreds of different rooms, Online multiplayer with leaderboards, Unlockable skins, Collectable feathers and stars, Playable offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jetpack Joyride free?

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

### Is Flapping Cage free?

Flapping Cage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jetpack Joyride or Flapping Cage?

Jetpack Joyride is rated higher. Jetpack Joyride averages 4.7 out of 5 from 103K ratings, while Flapping Cage averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.

### Do Jetpack Joyride or Flapping Cage have ads?

Jetpack Joyride shows ads; Flapping Cage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jetpack Joyride or Flapping Cage?

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flapping Cage every 6 months. Most recently, Jetpack Joyride was updated on September 29, 2026 and Flapping Cage on July 6, 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.*