Comparison

JADU® vs THUMB

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

Head to head
About

JADU®

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
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JADU® is mobile gaming reimagined. Experience stunning graphics, carefully tuned haptics and intuitive controls all soundtracked by music that feels both retro & futuristic. Build your fighter with premium 3D items carefully crafted by our team. Even the shoelaces are individually textured. Hope you love it as much as we love making it. Join our Community: jadu.gg/discord NOTICES • JADU® features high quality visuals & augmented reality. Performance may not be optimal on older devices. • JADU® is currently an online only game. Support: support@jadu.ar Privacy Policy: jadu.ar/privacy Terms of Use: jadu.ar/tos

About

THUMB

Engage in quick, strategic 1v1 battles on a single device. Master swipe controls, charged shots, and timed shields to outmaneuver opponents, either against friends or adaptive AI. Enjoy endlessly replayable matches perfect for on-the-go competition.

Highlights
  • Single-device local multiplayer
  • Adaptive AI opponents
  • Swipe-based controls
  • Charged shot mechanics
  • Timed shield defense
  • Grid-based arena combat
Features
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The world’s first sport that fits in your pocket. Challenge anyone, anywhere. THUMB-WAR transforms a single phone into a competitive arena where two players battle face-to-face using just their thumbs. It takes seconds to learn, but every match is a test of reflexes, timing, and strategy. Charge powerful attacks, reflect incoming shots, dodge across the arena, and master a growing roster of unique fighters—each with their own abilities, playstyles, and customizable loadouts. Whether you’re chasing the perfect counter or discovering a new favorite fighter, every match plays a little differently. Whether you’re waiting for food, hanging out with friends, or settling an argument, THUMB-WAR creates the kind of moments only real-world competition can. The eye contact, the laughter, the trash talk, and the instant rematches all happen around the same screen—not across the internet. No opponent nearby? Take on increasingly challenging AI opponents to unlock rewards, sharpen your skills, and discover new strategies before your next real-world showdown. Features • Same-screen local multiplayer on a single device • Fast, skill-based 1v1 battles • Unique fighters with distinct abilities and playstyles • Charge attacks, shields, reflects, status effects, and strategic loadouts • Solo battles against adaptive AI opponents • Unlock rewards and master every fighter THUMB-WAR is the first chapter of Arcade Earth, an expanding sci-fi universe of games, stories, and unforgettable characters - learn more at arcade.earth. Turn screen time into face time.

Screenshots

JADU®4 screens
THUMB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: JADU® at 9.9K against THUMB's 22. JADU® also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). THUMB's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. JADU® sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and THUMB sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

THUMB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JADU® has 9.9K ratings behind it against 22, 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 100% of THUMB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JADU® ships an update weekly, THUMB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
JADU® versus THUMB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJADU®THUMB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9.9K ratings)5.0 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.9K — better22
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size369 MB920 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperJadu AR, Inc.Planetary Games LLC

Customer experience

JADU®

All ratings9,870 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative16.5%

THUMB

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

JADU®

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

THUMB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

JADU®

One-time11
  • Winter Wonderland Bundle$4.99
  • Hyper Bowl Red Bundle$4.99
  • Hyper Bowl Gold Bundle$4.99
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  • 180 Jadu$4.99
  • Core Pack$4.99
  • Starter Pack I$4.99
  • 400 Jadu$9.99
  • 1000 Jadu$19.99
  • Luxe Pack$19.99
  • Starter Pack II$19.99
  • 3000 Jadu$49.99
2 purchases

THUMB

One-time2
  • BOOM box$0.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is JADU® free?
JADU® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THUMB free?
THUMB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, JADU® or THUMB?
THUMB is rated higher. JADU® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while THUMB averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.
Do JADU® or THUMB have ads?
Neither JADU® nor THUMB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JADU® or THUMB?
JADU® ships an update weekly, and THUMB every 3 weeks. Most recently, JADU® was updated on October 12, 2026 and THUMB on October 4, 2026.

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