Sonic Jump™ vs Pirate Rush™
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Play as Sonic and friends
- Unique character abilities
- Story and Arcade modes
- 48 challenging levels
- Global leaderboards
- Unlockable characters and power-ups
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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.
Pirate Rush™
Embark on an addictive offline adventure with this skill-based game. Master various game modes, unlock epic skins, and compete for high scores. Designed for fun and challenging gameplay.
- Offline gameplay
- Skill-based challenges
- Campaign mode
- Arcade mode
- Calm mode
- Endless mode
- Unlockable skins
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Hey there! Our game is a labor of love, designed for maximum fun and crafted for offline enjoyment, perfect for those meetings or flights. Pirate Rush is super easy to learn, yet super challenging to master—the game requires skill development. Get ready for a SUPER FUN and ADDICTIVE journey! Each level is handcrafted for a seamless and engaging experience. Key Features: 1. Campaign 2. Arcade Mode 3. Calm Mode 4. Endless Mode Discover EPIC skins in the store, earned with game coins from each level or play. NO ADS or IN-APP PURCHASES. Compete on stats for each level and game mode to claim the highest score against other players. Ready for the challenge?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pirate Rush™ at 5.0 against Sonic Jump™'s 4.5. Pirate Rush™ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). Sonic Jump™'s advantage is ratings volume (836 vs 3) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On 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
Sonic Jump™ costs $2.99 and Pirate Rush™ $4.99 up front. Sonic Jump™ sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Pirate Rush™ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pirate Rush™ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sonic Jump™ has 836 ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Pirate Rush™'s.
Sonic Jump™ ships an update every 12 months, Pirate Rush™ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sonic Jump™ | Pirate Rush™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (836 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 836 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #182 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 239 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SEGA | FUTURE SIGHT - SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIES LTD |
Customer experience
Sonic Jump™
Pirate Rush™
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
Pirate Rush™
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sonic Jump™
- 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
Pirate Rush™
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sonic Jump™ free?
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