# King Oddball vs Jetpack Joyride Classic

The clearest difference is review sentiment: King Oddball at 97% against Jetpack Joyride Classic's 31%. King Oddball also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Jetpack Joyride Classic's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 46). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

King Oddball holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride Classic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of King Oddball's written reviews are positive against 31% of Jetpack Joyride Classic's.

King Oddball ships an update every 2 months, Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | King Oddball | Jetpack Joyride Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-oddball/id553174450/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **97.2% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 316 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +9 | 9+ |
| Developer | [10tons Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/295046390) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### King Oddball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/king-oddball/id553174450)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Hurl boulders with a single tap to destroy structures, crash helicopters, and defeat humans. Master physics-based puzzles across over 120 levels to end the world.

**Highlights:** Single tap gameplay, Physics-based action, Over 120 levels, Eccentric art style, Original music, Game Controller support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Family-friendly game
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 🕹️ Easy to learn
- 🕰️ Great time killer
- 🎨 Quirky art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive for some

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working consistently
- Crashes when talking to the king

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Ability to revisit completed levels


### 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 King Oddball free?

King Oddball costs $2.99, 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, King Oddball or Jetpack Joyride Classic?

King Oddball is rated higher. King Oddball averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Jetpack Joyride Classic averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do King Oddball or Jetpack Joyride Classic have ads?

Neither King Oddball nor Jetpack Joyride Classic shows ads.

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

King Oddball ships an update every 2 months, and Jetpack Joyride Classic every 3 weeks. Most recently, King Oddball was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jetpack Joyride Classic on October 30, 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.*