# Spike Launch vs Jetpack Joyride Test Labs

The clearest difference is rating: Spike Launch at 5.0 against Jetpack Joyride Test Labs's 4.4. Spike Launch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). Jetpack Joyride Test Labs's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jetpack Joyride Test Labs sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Spike Launch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spike Launch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride Test Labs has 23 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Spike Launch ships an update every 2 months, Jetpack Joyride Test Labs every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spike Launch | Jetpack Joyride Test Labs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spike-launch/id6449191718/reviews)** | [4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-test-labs/id6449688348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 110 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Broken Piano Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687982031) | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### Spike Launch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spike-launch/id6449191718)

Launch a spike ball into the sky, breaking crates and avoiding obstacles. Collect powerups to enhance your gameplay. Unlock new characters and maps as you improve your high score in this fast-paced arcade adventure.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced arcade gameplay, Launch spike ball, Break crates, Avoid danger, Collect powerups, Unlock characters and maps

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jetpack Joyride Test Labs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-test-labs/id6449688348)

Design your own endless running experience by mixing powerful gameplay modifiers. Test your skills with altered speeds, gravity, and unique obstacles in this sandbox version of a popular game. Help shape its future by playing in early access.

**Highlights:** Mix and match gameplay modifiers, Customize speed and gravity, Dodge reimagined obstacles, Design your own experience, Early access testing, Ad-free and in-app purchase-free gameplay

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spike Launch free?

Spike Launch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jetpack Joyride Test Labs free?

Jetpack Joyride Test Labs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Spike Launch or Jetpack Joyride Test Labs?

Spike Launch is rated higher. Spike Launch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Jetpack Joyride Test Labs averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do Spike Launch or Jetpack Joyride Test Labs have ads?

Both Spike Launch and Jetpack Joyride Test Labs show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spike Launch or Jetpack Joyride Test Labs?

Spike Launch ships an update every 2 months, and Jetpack Joyride Test Labs every 3 months. Most recently, Spike Launch was updated on June 11, 2026 and Jetpack Joyride Test Labs on August 23, 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.*