Comparison

Sonic Jump™ vs Chameleon Run

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

Head to head
About

Sonic Jump™

Jump, spin, and smash your way through vibrant worlds as Sonic and his friends. Battle Dr. Eggman across story levels or test your skills in an infinite arcade mode. Master unique character abilities and compete globally for the highest score.

Highlights
  • Play as Sonic and friends
  • Unique character abilities
  • Story and Arcade modes
  • 48 challenging levels
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable characters and power-ups
Currently charting
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Jump, spin and smash your way into the sky as you battle Dr. Eggman with Sonic and his friends! Sonic Jump delivers brand new, arcade style adventures. Tilt and tap your way through Story levels and Arcade infinite modes. Visit new and classic Sonic levels for hours of fun. Challenge your friends across the world to see who can jump the farthest. PLAY WITH SONIC AND FRIENDS Play as Sonic or his friends Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Rouge, Silver and Blaze. Master each characters special abilities and attacks! AMAZING WORLDS Jump across the legendary Green Hill Zone or take to new worlds including Mountain, Jungle, Blue Sky & Mechanical Zones. STORY AND ARCADE MODES Leap through 48 different levels on a quest to stop the evil Dr. Eggman or Jump until you drop in the infinite Arcade Mode. FUN CHALLENGES AND QUESTS You gotta go fast to beat each level and win big. Every level and both game modes have special rewards for completing special missions. UNLOCK POWERFUL ABILITIES Collect rings as you play the game, or purchase them in store, to unlock characters, power ups and more. CHALLENGE THE WORLD Compete against players across the world to see who can jump highest in Arcade Mode or set epic scores on global leaderboards. CONSUMER REVIEWS - 4/4 “Whether you grew up with Sonic or not, Sonic Jump is a total blast.” - Slide to Play - 4/5 “The story mode and missions are the real draw… giving you a never-ending supply of reasons to keep jumping for the top.” - Digital Spy - 8/10 “Sonic Jump is an enjoyable little gem that took me by surprise.” - App Gamer - 4/5 “Sega has made Sonic Jump a proper standalone game well worth it for both fans, and non-fans of Sonic the Hedgehog.” - TouchGen - - - - - Privacy Policy: https://privacy.sega.com/en/sega-of-america-inc-privacy-policy Terms of Use: http://www.sega.com/terms Game apps are ad-supported and no in-app purchases are required to progress; ad-free play option available with in-app purchase. This game may include "Interest Based Ads" (please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#3IBADiscolure for more information)​ and may collect "Precise Location Data" ​(please see http://www.sega.com/mprivacy#5LocationDataDisclosure ​for more information)​. © SEGA. All rights reserved. SEGA, the SEGA logo, Sonic Jump™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA CORPORATION or its affiliates.

About

Chameleon Run

Navigate challenging levels in this fast-paced autorunner. Switch colors to match the ground as you run and jump, utilizing unique mechanics like double jumps. Compete for the fastest times on non-linear levels with stylish graphics.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced running, jumping, and color switching
  • Double jump and head jump mechanics
  • Pixel-perfect physics
  • Stylish, colorful graphics
  • Non-linear levels with objectives
  • Fastest time leaderboards
  • Simple two-button controls
Features
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Chameleon Run is a unique, fast and challenging autorunner with a colorful twist. Jump, switch and run through expertly crafted levels that will have you running back for more. Your goal is to switch your color to match the ground as you run and jump from platform to platform. Sounds easy right? Well think again! Features - Fast paced running, jumping and switching colors - Fun jumping mechanics like "double jump" and "head jump" - Pixel perfect physics - Stylish, super smooth and colorful graphics - Non-linear levels with 3 special objectives in each one - Compete for the fastest time on each level - Simple two button controls

Screenshots

Sonic Jump™4 screens
Chameleon Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chameleon Run at none against Sonic Jump™'s 11. Chameleon Run also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (21K vs 836). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Sonic Jump™ costs $2.99 and Chameleon Run $0.99 up front. Sonic Jump™ sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Chameleon Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chameleon Run holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chameleon Run has 21K ratings behind it against 836, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Sonic Jump™'s written reviews are positive against 91% of Chameleon Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sonic Jump™ ships an update every 12 months, Chameleon Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Sonic Jump™ versus Chameleon Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic Jump™Chameleon Run
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (836 ratings)4.7 (21K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews91.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings83621K — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#183#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEGANoodlecake

Customer experience

Sonic Jump™

All ratings836 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative8.7%

Chameleon Run

All ratings20,657 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews513 reviews
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.5%
Negative6.0%

User reviews

Sonic Jump™

From 836 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Cool graphics
  • 🕹️ Classic game style
  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Nostalgic for Sonic fans
  • 🎨 Charming visuals and cutscenes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 🕹️ Difficulty can be frustrating
  • 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
  • 🔍 Lack of content updates

Chameleon Run

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive controls
  • 💎 Challenging levels with replayability
  • 🎨 Vibrant, minimalist graphics

Room to improve

  • 🤯 Extremely difficult later levels
  • 💤 Lack of new content/levels
  • 🧠 Steep learning curve

Bugs and requests

Sonic Jump™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Blank/black app icon after updates
  • Sluggish performance on some devices
  • Loss of progress after reinstallation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more Sonic characters (Shadow, Cream, Vector, etc.)
  • Implement more varied gameplay mechanics
  • Introduce new zones and bosses
  • Allow players to listen to their own music

Chameleon Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes on older devices
  • Issues with color switching on certain levels

Requested features

3 requests
  • More levels and worlds
  • Additional gameplay modes
  • Customization options for characters

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Sonic Jump™

One-time11
  • 2,500 Ring Bundle$0.99
  • Tails$1.99
  • Knuckles$1.99
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  • Amy$1.99
  • Rouge$1.99
  • Silver$1.99
  • Double Rings$2.99
  • 12,000 Ring Bundle$4.99
  • 15,000 Ring Bundle$4.99
  • Unlock Everything$20.99
  • 120,000 Ring Bundle$28.99
None

Chameleon Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sonic Jump™ free?
Sonic Jump™ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Chameleon Run free?
Chameleon Run costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sonic Jump™ or Chameleon Run?
Chameleon Run is rated higher. Sonic Jump™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while Chameleon Run averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.
Do Sonic Jump™ or Chameleon Run have ads?
Neither Sonic Jump™ nor Chameleon Run shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Jump™ or Chameleon Run?
Sonic Jump™ ships an update every 12 months, and Chameleon Run every 2 months. Most recently, Sonic Jump™ was updated on October 20, 2026 and Chameleon Run on October 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, Sonic Jump™ or Chameleon Run?
Sonic Jump™ currently peaks at #183 in the App Store charts, and Chameleon Run at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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