Comparison

Jetpack Joyride Racing vs Falling Fred Redux

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

Head to head
About

Jetpack Joyride Racing

Experience fast-paced multiplayer racing in a familiar universe. Compete in real-time races, master time trials, and customize iconic characters and vehicles. Connect with friends via Discord for enhanced social play.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer real-time races
  • Time Trial mode
  • Global leaderboards
  • Character customization
  • Discord voice integration
  • Iconic Jetpack Joyride locations
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Get ready to hit the track in Jetpack Joyride Racing – a fast-paced multiplayer racing game set in the iconic Jetpack Joyride universe. Take on the new Time Trial mode, set your fastest lap times, climb the global leaderboards, and challenge your friends to beat your records. Drift through corners, time your boosts, and outplay up to 6 rivals in intense real-time races. Every turn is a tactical choice, and every boost is your chance to take the lead. Time Trial Mode Race against the clock to set your best time on every track. • Set personal records and improve your fastest times • Compete with friends for ultimate bragging rights • Climb global leaderboards and compare your performance with racers around the world • Master every corner, boost, and shortcut to shave precious seconds off your run High-Speed Multiplayer Racing • Race up to 6 players live in real-time multiplayer races • Drift, boost, and overtake through tight corners and high-speed straights • Party Mode lets you team up and race with friends for ultimate bragging rights • Slow Zone (Purple): A sticky trap that drags you down • Cutout Zone (Red): Lose control as engines shut down temporarily • Charge Zone (Green): Supercharge your Special Ability and blast ahead Memorize the Zones and use them to your advantage to secure first place, all while speeding through iconic Jetpack Joyride locations. From the Legitimate Research Lab to New Skytown, every circuit is packed with character references and an original soundtrack. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master • Simple, intuitive controls make it easy to jump in • Deep skill ceiling for drifting, boosting, and track mastery • Compete in both casual races and high-stakes competitive showdowns Built for Social Play Discord voice integration lets you talk with your friends directly in-game, taking every session to the next level. Coordinate tactics, celebrate victories, and trash-talk rivals without ever leaving the race. Jetpack Joyride Racing is powered by Halfbrick+, allowing players to collect unique cards, unlock rewards, and progress across the Halfbrick ecosystem. Anyone can join and start collecting for free with no subscription required. Iconic Characters & Ship Customization Race as Barry Steakfries, Dan The Man, Josie, Professor Brains, King Raskulls, and more! • Show off your style with unique cosmetics, from ship trails to emotes • Build a racing identity that rivals will recognize on sight What is Halfbrick+? Jetpack Joyride Racing is free to play – no ads, no gimmicks. Powered by Halfbrick+, anyone can race, collect cards, complete Quests, and earn rewards without a subscription. For players who want more, Halfbrick+ also offers a tiered membership system: Free Tier • Access selected games, earn cards, and join events at no cost Silver Tier • Unlock additional games, boost Season Pass progress, and earn extra rewards Gold Tier • Get the full Halfbrick+ experience with all games, premium cosmetics, faster progression, and exclusive content If you have any questions, please contact our support team: https://support.halfbrick.com View our privacy policy: https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy View our terms of service: https://www.halfbrick.com/terms-of-service

About

Falling Fred Redux

Experience a retro arcade vertical runner where you guide a character in a chaotic freefall. Dodge deadly traps, upgrade skills, and collect power-ups to survive the descent. Unlock new characters and enjoy physics-based mayhem with improved graphics.

Highlights
  • Endless vertical mayhem with dangerous traps
  • Upgradeable skills for enhanced gameplay
  • Physics-based chaos for unpredictable falls
  • Challenge friends for high scores
  • Unlockable character skins
  • Retro visual upgrade
Features
Currently charting
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The Master of Concussions is back for more! After more than 15 years of falling, you could consider this a retro arcade “vertical runner” gem. What goes down, usually meets something hard on its way. But Fred keeps surviving in this classic gross-out chaos, plunging from sky-high heights to the fiery depths in a vertical freefall like no other. Upgrade your skills, collect outrageous power-ups, and unlock a hilarious cast of characters. With improved graphics and all the chaotic fun of the original, this is the ultimate retro experience for daredevils and gory fans alike. Game Features: • Endless vertical mayhem — zoom past dozens of ridiculously dangerous traps. • Upgradeable skills to boost Fred’s speed, resilience, and fall-taming prowess. • Physics-based chaos for unpredictable, hilarious tumbles. • Challenge your friends and prove who’s the ultimate high-score master. • Unlock a crazy collection of skins and show off your style while plummeting. • Relive the classic retro fun with a visual upgrade. Download Falling Fred now and dive into the gross-out vertical madness! No parachutes, just pure irreverent fun!

Screenshots

Jetpack Joyride Racing4 screens
Falling Fred Redux4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jetpack Joyride Racing at none against Falling Fred Redux's shown. Jetpack Joyride Racing also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Falling Fred Redux's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 18%) and chart position (#204 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Jetpack Joyride Racing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Falling Fred Redux sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for Jetpack Joyride Racing against 3.0 for Falling Fred Redux. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 148 and 157 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Jetpack Joyride Racing's written reviews are positive against 38% of Falling Fred Redux's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jetpack Joyride Racing ships an update every 3 weeks, Falling Fred Redux every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Jetpack Joyride Racing versus Falling Fred Redux: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJetpack Joyride RacingFalling Fred Redux
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (148 ratings) — better3.0 (157 ratings)
Positive reviews18.0% of reviews37.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings148157 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#204 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size785 MB223 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHalfbrickDedalord S.R.L.

Customer experience

Jetpack Joyride Racing

All ratings143 ratings
Positive46.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative46.2%
Written reviews183 reviews
Positive18.0%
Neutral9.8%
Negative72.1%

Falling Fred Redux

All ratings150 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral17.3%
Negative42.7%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral15.3%
Negative47.1%

Bugs and requests

Jetpack Joyride Racing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Falling Fred Redux

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain characters not appearing
  • UI issues and poor design

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back original characters and art style
  • Restore gore and violent elements
  • Expand character roster

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Jetpack Joyride Racing

Subscriptions3
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+2 variants$29.991 Year
10 purchases

Falling Fred Redux

One-time10
  • 1,000 Skullies$1.99
  • 2000 Skullies$1.99
  • 3,000 Skullies$4.99
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  • 5500 Skullies$4.99
  • 10,000 Skullies$9.99
  • 11500 Skullies$9.99
  • 30,000 Skullies$19.99
  • 24000 Skullies$19.99
  • 39000 Skullies$29.99
  • 75000 Skullies$49.99

Questions

Is Jetpack Joyride Racing free?
Jetpack Joyride Racing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Falling Fred Redux free?
Falling Fred Redux is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jetpack Joyride Racing or Falling Fred Redux?
Jetpack Joyride Racing is rated higher. Jetpack Joyride Racing averages 3.1 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Falling Fred Redux averages 3.0 from 157 ratings.
Do Jetpack Joyride Racing or Falling Fred Redux have ads?
Falling Fred Redux shows ads; Jetpack Joyride Racing does not.
Which is updated more often, Jetpack Joyride Racing or Falling Fred Redux?
Jetpack Joyride Racing ships an update every 3 weeks, and Falling Fred Redux every 4 months. Most recently, Jetpack Joyride Racing was updated on November 10, 2026 and Falling Fred Redux on November 8, 2026.

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