# JADU® vs THUMB

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.

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.

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.

JADU® ships an update weekly, THUMB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JADU® | THUMB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jadu/id6443662349/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumb-war/id6476893306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 369 MB | 920 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jadu AR, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435980753) | [Planetary Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728167276) |

## 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


### THUMB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumb-war/id6476893306)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BOOM box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 15, 2026 and THUMB on October 4, 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.*