# PapiDrive vs Jetpack Joyride Classic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PapiDrive at 72% against Jetpack Joyride Classic's 31%. PapiDrive also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). Jetpack Joyride Classic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 12). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jetpack Joyride Classic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PapiDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jetpack Joyride Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride Classic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of PapiDrive's written reviews are positive against 31% of Jetpack Joyride Classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PapiDrive ships an update every 25 months, Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiDrive | Jetpack Joyride Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papidrive/id460928131/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 31.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 4 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papidrive/id460928131)

Navigate a smiley car to collect hamburgers and earn points. Tilt your device to steer, avoiding road edges. The game ends if the car falls off the bottom of the screen.

**Highlights:** Tilt controls for steering, Collect hamburgers for points, Avoid hitting road sides, Game ends if car falls off screen, Score bonus points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay
- 😄 Fun and entertaining experience
- ⚡ Fast-paced and challenging
- 🆓 Free to download
- 🎯 Easy to play for casual gamers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👁️ Red and white striped background causes eye strain
- 🤢 Graphics cause dizziness and nausea
- 🎨 Poor graphics quality overall
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects
- 😴 Gets boring after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- Mac version restart button becomes unresponsive after two plays
- Game freezes on some devices
- App crashes or fails to download properly
- Game pauses unexpectedly during early gameplay

**Requested features**

- Change or improve the striped road background design
- Add difficulty selection options
- Implement visible high score tracking in-app
- Add multiplayer mode
- Include background music


### Jetpack Joyride Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080)

Experience the classic endless running adventure with Barry Steakfries. Equip unique jetpacks, dodge obstacles, and complete missions. This version offers an ad-free and in-app purchase-free gameplay experience, allowing you to focus on achieving high scores and unlocking content.

**Highlights:** No ads or in-app purchases, Unlockable jetpacks, Iconic soundtrack, Daring missions, Customizable outfits, Dodge lasers and missiles, Collect coins

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Classic version of the game
- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🎉 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a paywall/subscription
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 🤑 Greedy monetization model

**Reported bugs**

- Problematic save feature causing data loss
- Game breaking issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More vehicle costumes for S.A.M.
- Ability to transfer progress from original game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiDrive free?

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

### Is Jetpack Joyride Classic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PapiDrive or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

Jetpack Joyride Classic is rated higher. PapiDrive averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Jetpack Joyride Classic averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do PapiDrive or Jetpack Joyride Classic have ads?

Neither PapiDrive nor Jetpack Joyride Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PapiDrive or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

PapiDrive ships an update every 25 months, and Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. Most recently, PapiDrive was updated on October 21, 2026 and Jetpack Joyride Classic on October 20, 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.*