# Jetpack Joyride Classic vs Red Light

The clearest difference is rating: Red Light at 5.0 against Jetpack Joyride Classic's 4.5. Red Light also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Jetpack Joyride Classic's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jetpack Joyride Classic sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Red Light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Red Light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jetpack Joyride Classic has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jetpack Joyride Classic | Red Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-light-arcade-edition/id6478185769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 316 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [David Magnotti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732126995) |

## What reviewers say

### Jetpack Joyride Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetpack-joyride-classic/id6464260080)

Experience the classic endless running adventure with Barry Steakfries. Equip unique jetpacks, dodge obstacles, and complete missions. This version offers an ad-free and in-app purchase-free gameplay experience, allowing you to focus on achieving high scores and unlocking content.

**Highlights:** No ads or in-app purchases, Unlockable jetpacks, Iconic soundtrack, Daring missions, Customizable outfits, Dodge lasers and missiles, Collect coins

**In-app purchases (7)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Classic version of the game
- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🎉 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Locked behind a paywall/subscription
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 🤑 Greedy monetization model

**Reported bugs**

- Problematic save feature causing data loss
- Game breaking issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More vehicle costumes for S.A.M.
- Ability to transfer progress from original game


### Red Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-light-arcade-edition/id6478185769)

Pilot a space shuttle and race to the finish line. Avoid moving on red lights and colliding with enemies to avoid game over. This arcade-style game offers a simple yet challenging experience.

**Highlights:** Space shuttle racing, Red light mechanic, Enemy avoidance, Arcade gameplay, Crisp game design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jetpack Joyride Classic free?

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

### Is Red Light free?

Red Light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jetpack Joyride Classic or Red Light?

Red Light is rated higher. Jetpack Joyride Classic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Red Light averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Jetpack Joyride Classic or Red Light have ads?

Neither Jetpack Joyride Classic nor Red Light shows ads.

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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.*