# Hurdle Hell vs Jetpack Jump

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hurdle Hell at 73% against Jetpack Jump's 28%. Hurdle Hell also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). Jetpack Jump's advantage is ratings volume (85K vs 17) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jetpack Jump sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per 7 days. Hurdle Hell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jetpack Jump holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Jump has 85K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Hurdle Hell's written reviews are positive against 28% of Jetpack Jump's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hurdle Hell ships an update every 3 months, Jetpack Jump every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hurdle Hell | Jetpack Jump |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurdle-hell/id484819577/reviews) | **[4.5 (85K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-jump/id1462399315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **85K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 28.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Masakazu Yonehara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339210794) | [Kwalee Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/497961736) |

## What reviewers say

### Hurdle Hell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hurdle-hell/id484819577)

Control two runners simultaneously to clear an endless stream of hurdles. If either runner trips, the game ends. Collect Hell Bottlecaps as a reward for your progress and earn special bottlecaps through a daily stamp system.

**Highlights:** Dual character control, Endless hurdle jumping, Collectable in-game rewards, Daily stamp system, Simple tap controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jetpack Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-jump/id1462399315)

Tap to jump and soar into the sky, utilizing jetpack fuel to travel the furthest distance. Earn money by traveling further, and use it to upgrade your jetpack and running speed to beat your high score. Discover colorful areas and enjoy offline earnings.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump and fly, Upgrade jetpack and speed, Earn money by traveling further, Discover colorful areas, Offline earnings, Booster pet and exclusive hat (subscription)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP MEMBERSHIP | $5.49 | per 7 days |
| MONTHLY VIP MEMBERSHIP | $14.49 | per month |
| Remove Ads Discount | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Golden Jetpack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Adverts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad Free Gameplay | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 No ads if you turn off WiFi
- 👍 Fun game to kill time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Forced to watch ads even after paying to remove them
- 🔋 Game drains battery quickly
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to play
- 🔒 Ads cannot be avoided even in airplane mode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent coin/upgrade pricing
- Coins disappearing from offline earnings
- Game freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Ability to control character's tilt/rotation
- More varied landscapes and gameplay


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hurdle Hell free?

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

### Is Jetpack Jump free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hurdle Hell or Jetpack Jump?

Jetpack Jump is rated higher. Hurdle Hell averages 4.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Jetpack Jump averages 4.5 from 85K ratings.

### Do Hurdle Hell or Jetpack Jump have ads?

Jetpack Jump shows ads; Hurdle Hell does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hurdle Hell or Jetpack Jump?

Hurdle Hell ships an update every 3 months, and Jetpack Jump every 2 months. Most recently, Hurdle Hell was updated on October 4, 2026 and Jetpack Jump on October 15, 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.*