# JADU® vs Going Up

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JADU® at 78% against Going Up's 21%. JADU® also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ads (none vs shown). Going Up's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JADU® sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Going Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

JADU® holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JADU® has 9.9K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of JADU®'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Going Up's.

JADU® ships an update weekly, Going Up every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JADU® | Going Up |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jadu/id6443662349/reviews)** | [2.4 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-up-parkour/id6469581761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 21.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 369 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jadu AR, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435980753) | [Trang Nguyen Thi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1259053099) |

## What reviewers say

### JADU®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jadu/id6443662349)

Engage in intense battles with customizable 3D fighters in this augmented reality mobile game. Experience immersive gameplay with stunning graphics, responsive haptics, and a unique soundtrack. Build and personalize your fighter with meticulously crafted premium items.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality battles, Customizable 3D fighters, Premium 3D item customization, Intuitive controls, High-quality visuals, Tuned haptics

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Winter Wonderland Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Bowl Red Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Bowl Gold Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 180 Jadu | $4.99 | one-time |
| Core Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack I | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400 Jadu | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Jadu | $19.99 | one-time |
| Luxe Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack II | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Jadu | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic graphics
- 🔥 Immersive AR experience
- 👍 Responsive controls
- 🎮 Fun fighting gameplay
- 💯 Innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing controls and mechanics
- 🌍 Limited play area
- 🕹️ Compatibility issues with older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Enemies getting stuck inside walls
- Loading screen freezes
- Inability to edit avatar
- Disconnection issues
- Inconsistent enemy behavior

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Single-player campaign
- More customization options
- Ability to adjust character size
- Performance optimizations


### Going Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-up-parkour/id6469581761)

Embark on a thrilling 3D parkour adventure where you run, jump, and climb through immersive environments. Conquer obstacles, break your own records, and aim to become a master of parkour in this challenging simulator.

**Highlights:** 3D parkour simulator, Top-notch designed levels, Smooth and easy controls, User-friendly interface, Realistic 3D graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Good music
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay (when not interrupted)
- 💡 Workaround for ads (airplane mode)
- 🎮 Controller support (though settings are lacking)
- 🚀 Fast progression (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 広告 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game bugs and lag
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Unpredictable ads interrupting gameplay
- 🕹️ Unremovable on-screen joysticks

**Reported bugs**

- Character not jumping when instructed
- Ads appearing mid-jump causing falls
- Game lag
- Errors occurring frequently
- Unplayable due to ads

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for no ads
- Settings to remove on-screen joysticks
- Multiplayer mode
- More challenging levels
- Continue development of the game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JADU® free?

JADU® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Going Up free?

Going Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JADU® or Going Up?

JADU® is rated higher. JADU® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while Going Up averages 2.4 from 35 ratings.

### Do JADU® or Going Up have ads?

Going Up shows ads; JADU® does not.

### Which is updated more often, JADU® or Going Up?

JADU® ships an update weekly, and Going Up every 2 months. Most recently, JADU® was updated on October 24, 2026 and Going Up on October 20, 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.*