Comparison

Jetpack Joyride vs Run Sheeda Run

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

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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

Run Sheeda Run

Embark on an exciting adventure through the vibrant streets of Lahore as a young boy on a mission to rescue his beloved chicken. Navigate challenging obstacles, discover hidden landmarks, and collect puzzle pieces while experiencing Pakistani culture. Compete with friends and unlock new characters in this thrilling runner game.

Highlights
  • Navigate obstacles and experience Pakistani culture
  • New shop layout and UI overhaul
  • Simple swipe controls
  • Find unique puzzle pieces
  • Over 50 mission types
  • Compete on leaderboards
  • Play as Bubloo and Chutki
Features
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This is the side of Lahore that Homeland doesn't want you to see! So grab your running shoes and navigate the streets of one of Pakistan’s liveliest cities as Sheeda, a young boy on a mission to save his feathery best friend from the clutches of the local murderous butcher! Together with his friend Bubloo and his sassy sister Chutki, join Sheeda on his quest to save a chicken before he becomes someone’s main course. Run Sheeda Run is running into your Apple devices with all new obstacles to avoid, landmarks to see, and prizes to be won! Come on, what are you waiting for? Jump onto a roller-coaster of a Rickshaw with Sheeda as you experience Lahore like never before! It is time to swipe left and right as you test your speed, your reflexes and Sheeda’s love for his best friend. Features: - Unleash your inner Sheeda as you speed past countless obstacles and immerse yourself in Pakistan’s culture! - A new shop layout with a new UI overhaul! - Simple swipe controls that are easy to use and hard to forget! - Find unique puzzle pieces. - More than 50 mission types to conquer. - Compete with your friends for the highest score on the Run Sheeda Run Leaderboards - Play as local fan favorite characters; Bubloo and Chutki, each with their over the top personality! - Made in Pakistan, Made by Pakistan!

Screenshots

Jetpack Joyride4 screens
Run Sheeda Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Run Sheeda Run at none against Jetpack Joyride's shown. Run Sheeda Run also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Jetpack Joyride's advantage is ratings volume (103K vs 14) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Run Sheeda Run 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

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 103K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Jetpack Joyride's written reviews are positive against 93% of Run Sheeda Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, Run Sheeda Run every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Jetpack Joyride versus Run Sheeda Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJetpack JoyrideRun Sheeda Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (103K ratings) — better4.5 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews92.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings103K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#98 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size399 MB204 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHalfbrickWeRplay

Customer experience

Jetpack Joyride

All ratings102,777 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews880 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative25.2%

Run Sheeda Run

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%

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

Run Sheeda Run

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Run Sheeda Run

One-time10
  • Stack of Coins$0.99
  • Box of Balls$0.99
  • Jar of Coins$1.99
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  • Bag of Balls$1.99
  • Chest of Coins$2.99
  • Carton of Balls$2.99
  • Barrel of Coins$3.99
  • Tub of Coins$4.99
  • Barrel of Balls$4.99
  • Tub of Balls$5.99

Questions

Is Jetpack Joyride free?
Jetpack Joyride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Run Sheeda Run free?
Run Sheeda Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jetpack Joyride or Run Sheeda Run?
Jetpack Joyride is rated higher. Jetpack Joyride averages 4.7 out of 5 from 103K ratings, while Run Sheeda Run averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.
Do Jetpack Joyride or Run Sheeda Run have ads?
Jetpack Joyride shows ads; Run Sheeda Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Jetpack Joyride or Run Sheeda Run?
Jetpack Joyride ships an update every 2 weeks, and Run Sheeda Run every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jetpack Joyride was updated on September 25, 2026 and Run Sheeda Run on September 17, 2026.

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