Comparison

Sonic Jump™ vs Pirate Rush™

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

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.

Highlights
  • Offline gameplay
  • Skill-based challenges
  • Campaign mode
  • Arcade mode
  • Calm mode
  • Endless mode
  • Unlockable skins
Features
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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?

Screenshots

Sonic Jump™4 screens
Pirate Rush™4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Sonic Jump™ versus Pirate Rush™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonic Jump™Pirate Rush™
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (836 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings836 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB239 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEGAFUTURE SIGHT - SIMULATION TECHNOLOGIES LTD

Customer experience

Sonic Jump™

All ratings836 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews387 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.8%

Pirate Rush™

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

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

Pirate Rush™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sonic Jump™ free?
Sonic Jump™ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pirate Rush™ free?
Pirate Rush™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sonic Jump™ or Pirate Rush™?
Pirate Rush™ is rated higher. Sonic Jump™ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 836 ratings, while Pirate Rush™ averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Sonic Jump™ or Pirate Rush™ have ads?
Neither Sonic Jump™ nor Pirate Rush™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sonic Jump™ or Pirate Rush™?
Sonic Jump™ ships an update every 12 months, and Pirate Rush™ weekly. Most recently, Sonic Jump™ was updated on September 30, 2026 and Pirate Rush™ on September 15, 2026.

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