# Happy Jump vs Mega Jump Halfbrick+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Happy Jump at 90% against Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s 20%. Happy Jump also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 63). Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Happy Jump sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Mega Jump Halfbrick+ sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Happy Jump holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Happy Jump has 1.1K ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Happy Jump's written reviews are positive against 20% of Mega Jump Halfbrick+'s.

Happy Jump ships an update every 3 months, Mega Jump Halfbrick+ daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Happy Jump | Mega Jump Halfbrick+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-jump/id576874056/reviews)** | [2.1 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-jump-halfbrick-plus/id6504854177/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 63 |
| Positive reviews | **89.6% of reviews** | 19.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Noodlecake](https://appshunter.io/developer/370828169) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Happy Jump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-jump/id576874056)

Guide a cheerful dessert as it bounces from platform to platform, aiming for the highest score. Dodge obstacles and collect items to achieve new heights in this action-packed game. Compete with friends to see who can jump the furthest.

**Highlights:** Bounce from platform to platform, Dodge mean flies, Grab items for high scores, Compete with friends, Action-packed gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Cup of Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads! | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Bowl of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| A Pint of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Box of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Nostalgic
- 👍 Happy and fun
- 🎨 Cute characters and customization
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to play
- 🕰️ Good for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Too many ads
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Controls not responsive
- Coins disappearing after gameplay

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Additional characters and customization options
- Offline mode or reduced ads
- Leaderboards and multiplayer features


### Mega Jump Halfbrick+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-jump-halfbrick-plus/id6504854177)

Embark on an exciting adventure with a charming character, leaping through vibrant worlds filled with colorful landscapes and captivating animations. Collect coins, dodge obstacles, and utilize various power-ups to enhance your journey. Unlock new characters and compete with others worldwide.

**Highlights:** Vibrant cartoon graphics, Explore diverse worlds, Power-up madness, Super Nova Boost, Unlockable characters, Monthly new characters

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Nostalgic childhood game
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🙌 Brings back good memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model for an old game
- 🙅‍♀️ Locked behind a paywall
- 🤔 Doesn't feel like the original
- 😞 Disappointing changes from the original

**Reported bugs**

- Magnet power-up not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Make the game free-to-play with optional ads
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Bring back the original Mega Jump experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Happy Jump free?

Happy Jump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mega Jump Halfbrick+ free?

Mega Jump Halfbrick+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Happy Jump or Mega Jump Halfbrick+?

Happy Jump is rated higher. Happy Jump averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Mega Jump Halfbrick+ averages 2.1 from 63 ratings.

### Do Happy Jump or Mega Jump Halfbrick+ have ads?

Happy Jump shows ads; Mega Jump Halfbrick+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Happy Jump or Mega Jump Halfbrick+?

Happy Jump ships an update every 3 months, and Mega Jump Halfbrick+ daily. Most recently, Happy Jump was updated on October 29, 2026 and Mega Jump Halfbrick+ 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.*