# Action Driver vs Jetpack Joyride Classic

Action Driver and Jetpack Joyride Classic both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of Action Driver's written reviews are positive against 31% of Jetpack Joyride Classic's. Action Driver also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). Jetpack Joyride Classic's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Jetpack Joyride Classic is free to download; Action Driver costs $0.99 up front. Jetpack Joyride Classic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Action Driver asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Action Driver against 4.5 for Jetpack Joyride Classic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride Classic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Action Driver's written reviews are positive against 31% of Jetpack Joyride Classic's.

Action Driver ships an update every 9 months, Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Action Driver | Jetpack Joyride Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-driver/id508412570/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Action Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/action-driver/id508412570)

Experience a thrilling driving game with chaotic roads, cash collection, and battles against gangsters. Enjoy high-speed ramp jumping and zig-zagging through busy streets. Unlock achievements and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Cash collection, Gangster battles, Zig-zag driving, Ramp jumping, Unlockable achievements, Randomized streets, Game Center support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast-paced and addictive
- 👍 Great value for the price
- 🎮 Thrilling and fun gameplay
- 🕹️ Easy to pick up and play
- 🏆 Challenging and rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🌐 Lack of level variety or progression
- 🎨 Limited car/environment customization
- 🛠️ Occasional bugs or crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues on new iPad models
- Graphical glitches in certain scenarios

**Requested features**

- More game modes and challenges
- Ability to purchase/upgrade cars
- Leaderboards and achievements
- Expanded environment and obstacle variety


### 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 Action Driver free?

Action Driver costs $0.99, 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, Action Driver or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

Action Driver is rated higher. Action Driver averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Jetpack Joyride Classic averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Action Driver or Jetpack Joyride Classic have ads?

Neither Action Driver nor Jetpack Joyride Classic shows ads.

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

Action Driver ships an update every 9 months, and Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Action Driver was updated on October 26, 2026 and Jetpack Joyride Classic on October 27, 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.*