Comparison

The Executive vs SnowJinks

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

Head to head
About

The Executive

Engage in fast-paced martial arts combat and thrilling acrobatic stunts as a CEO fighting werewolves. Run a mining company to earn money and upgrade your abilities across 120 hand-crafted levels. Experience a cinematic action game with no ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Martial arts combat system
  • Acrobatic stunt segments
  • Mining company simulation
  • 120 hand-crafted levels
  • Dozens of abilities and skills
  • Over 50 unique enemies
  • 12 challenging bosses
Features
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Flame kick werewolves, perform thrilling acrobatic stunts, and run a trillion dollar mining company in Riverman Media’s combat-action masterpiece! The Executive is a fast-paced, cinematic martial-arts action game designed from the ground up for iPhone and iPad. You are the CEO of a company that has been infiltrated by werewolves, and it’s your job to save your employees, and eventually the entire city, from their dastardly schemes. OUR PROMISE TO YOU: No ads. No getting suckered into buying more stuff later. The whole game, for one price, for all updates, forever. The Executive combines a high-speed combat system, timing-based running and platforming, 120 hand-crafted levels, a full inventory of moves and upgrades, and a simple mining company simulation for earning money, all into one cohesive experience. The fighting engine evokes a cross between Street Fighter II and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, with controls designed from scratch to be ideal for touch screens. The platforming (or “stunt”) segments require precise timing, similar to Elite Beat Agents but with an emphasis on visual timing instead of musical rhythm. Both of these mechanics are brought together by the SP bar, which allows you to execute gesture-based special moves like flame kicks, health restoration, and even morphing your character’s arm into a silver spike to impale foes. The Executive uses Riverman Media’s proprietary animation system to bring to life its large, hand-drawn 2D sprites with an unprecedented amount of smoothness and detail. The Executive represents the pinnacle of Riverman Media’s research and development into new 2D graphics technology. FEATURES + 120 levels, hand-crafted one pixel at a time. No randomly generated endless filler. + Dozens of abilities and skills to learn + Battle enemies and execute stunts in every level + Over 50 unique enemies, each with their own intelligence, strengths, and weaknesses + Invest in your mining company and earn money continuously + 12 Menacing bosses that will require your strategy and skill to defeat + Universal App: purchase it once, play forever on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch + 12 Challenging achievements + High-definition “Retina” graphics for all supported devices, Retina HD graphics on iPhone 6+ + iCloud support: touch the Book icon from the main menu to transfer progress between devices! ―――――――――― Riverman Media is two brothers who have dedicated their lives to the art of 2D game making ―――――――――― * Street Fighter 2, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and Elite Beat Agents are not affiliated with Riverman Media or The Executive.

About

SnowJinks

Engage in an epic snowball fight adventure, defending your neighborhood from bullies. Navigate a winter wonderland, dodge enemy attacks, and collect power-ups to enhance your snowball arsenal. Upgrade your gear and prepare for holiday mischief.

Highlights
  • Neighborhood defense gameplay
  • Wintry wonderland environments
  • Dodge enemy bully attacks
  • Collect power-up Presents
  • Upgrade Hats, Snowballs, and Presents
  • Collect Coins for upgrades
Features
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SnowJinks takes snowball fights to an epic new level! This holiday season, join Jack and Jill as they defend their neighborhood against an icy onslaught - how many bullies can you clobber with snowballs before you have to head home? * Duck, roll and leap through a wintry wonderland filled with snowmen, backyard playgrounds, ice forts and holiday cheer! * Dodge attacks from the local bullies: the terrible Taunter, the explosive Shoveler, the chilling Freezer and the infuriatingly-accurate Pitcher! * Keep an eye out for Presents that can freeze your opponents, replace your snowball with a fireball, or even give you a quick healing fix! * Grab Coins to spend on an array of cool and crazy Hats, Snowballs and Present upgrades! Get ready to make some mischief with SnowJinks!

Screenshots

The Executive4 screens
SnowJinks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Executive at 4.5 against SnowJinks's 3.8. The Executive also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (82% vs 68%). SnowJinks's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.4). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support 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

The Executive costs $2.99 and SnowJinks $0.99 up front. SnowJinks sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. The Executive asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Executive holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 86 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of The Executive's written reviews are positive against 68% of SnowJinks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Executive ships an update every 5 months, SnowJinks every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
The Executive versus SnowJinks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe ExecutiveSnowJinks
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (86 ratings) — better3.8 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews81.6% of reviews — better68.1% of reviews
Number of ratings86 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.46.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB115 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperRiverman Media LLCUppercut Games Pty Limited

Customer experience

The Executive

All ratings86 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews255 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative14.1%

SnowJinks

All ratings45 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative24.3%

User reviews

The Executive

From 86 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game with cool art
  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive controls
  • 💰 Engaging economy/mining system
  • 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding gameplay
  • 🎨 Unique and stylish visuals

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or compatibility issues
  • 🕹️ Difficulty spikes in later levels
  • 💰 Upgrades become too expensive late game
  • 🕹️ Repetitive gameplay after a while

SnowJinks

From 45 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay mechanics
  • 🎨 Good graphics and visual quality
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly for all ages
  • 💰 Free or affordable pricing
  • ⚡ Responsive controls

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • ⏳ Long loading times
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with older iOS versions
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay after initial sessions
  • 🌐 Lack of multiplayer functionality

Bugs and requests

The Executive

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes when revisiting early levels
  • Unresponsive controls in certain situations

Requested features

4 requests
  • More enemy variety
  • Additional levels or content updates
  • Ability to reset progress or start over
  • Cloud save/sync support

SnowJinks

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Game crashes on startup or loading screen
  • Incompatible with iOS 7+ and newer versions
  • Stuck on loading screen indefinitely
  • Game freezes during gameplay
  • Crashes when accessing menu
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  • Performance issues on iPad 2 and older devices
  • Game exits to home screen unexpectedly
  • Slow loading times affecting user experience
  • Compatibility issues with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, and older models

Requested features

10 requests
  • Update for latest iOS versions (iOS 17+)
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More character customization options
  • Additional levels and content variety
  • Sequel or Snow Jinks 2
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  • Better graphics and smoother gameplay for newer devices
  • More accessories and cosmetics
  • Sound/music toggle options
  • Character creation system
  • Bonus rounds to reduce repetitiveness

In-app purchases

None

The Executive

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SnowJinks

One-time5
  • 3000$0.99
  • Double Coins$0.99
  • 9000$1.99
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  • 30000$4.99
  • 100000$9.99

Questions

Is The Executive free?
The Executive costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnowJinks free?
SnowJinks costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Executive or SnowJinks?
The Executive is rated higher. The Executive averages 4.5 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while SnowJinks averages 3.8 from 45 ratings.
Do The Executive or SnowJinks have ads?
Neither The Executive nor SnowJinks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Executive or SnowJinks?
The Executive ships an update every 5 months, and SnowJinks every 6 months. Most recently, The Executive was updated on October 13, 2026 and SnowJinks on October 16, 2026.

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