Balloon Flow vs This is Jam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Balloon Flow
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The conveyor is spinning. The monkeys are ready. Tap a monkey to send it onto the conveyor. It starts throwing darts at balloons of its own color. The number above its head shows how many darts it can throw. If it runs out of darts, it leaves the arena. If not, it slides into one of the 5 waiting slots. Tap again and it jumps back onto the conveyor for another round. But be careful. The conveyor has a capacity. Only 5 monkeys can be on the conveyor at the same time. Choose the right order. Control the flow. Clear the balloons piece by piece. Simple, but addictive: tap → launch → pop → repeat Features • One-tap controls • Color-matching dart mechanic • Conveyor capacity system • Reusable monkeys with waiting slots • Quick decisions and light strategy • Satisfying balloon popping Perfect for fans of fast-paced puzzle action. The monkeys are ready. The balloons… not so much.
This is Jam
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This is Jam is a smart and satisfying puzzle game where color, space, and strategy collide! At the top of the board, color-coded buses of different sizes are waiting. At the bottom, groups of stickman passengers are ready to board. Your mission? Match every passenger group to the correct bus — but it’s not as simple as it sounds. Passengers come in different group sizes, take up different amounts of space, and block each other’s movement on the grid. Non-matching passengers must move onto the board first, turning every level into a layered grid-management puzzle. As you progress, new mechanics deepen the challenge: • Dispensers – Release passengers strategically • Hidden Passengers – Reveal them at the right time • Hidden Buses – Plan ahead without full information • Connected Passengers – Move linked groups carefully • Tight Grid Spaces – Every move matters Each level is a carefully designed “jam” where logic and planning are the only way out. Why You'll Love This is Jam: • Simple to understand, hard to master • Clean, colorful stickman visuals • Strategic grid-based movement • Increasingly complex puzzle mechanics • Satisfying problem-solving moments If you enjoy logic puzzles, spatial challenges, and clever matching mechanics, This is Jam will keep your brain busy for hours. Can you clear the grid and board every passenger?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: This is Jam at none against Balloon Flow's shown. This is Jam also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Balloon Flow ships an update every 5 days, This is Jam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Balloon Flow | This is Jam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 287 MB | 189 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FURTLE GAME OYUN ANIMASYON YAZILIM VE BILISIM TEKNOLOJILERI TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI | Kemal Fahir Erdem |
In-app purchases
Balloon Flow
No in-app purchases
This is Jam
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Balloon Flow free?
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Do Balloon Flow or This is Jam have ads?
Which is updated more often, Balloon Flow or This is Jam?
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