# Loopy Bird vs Jumpy Jack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jumpy Jack at none against Loopy Bird's 10. Jumpy Jack also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 128) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11.0). Loopy Bird's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 23 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 52%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Loopy Bird sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Jumpy Jack asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Loopy Bird against 3.9 for Jumpy Jack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jumpy Jack has 1.1K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Loopy Bird's written reviews are positive against 52% of Jumpy Jack's.

Loopy Bird ships an update every 4 weeks, Jumpy Jack every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loopy Bird | Jumpy Jack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopy-bird/id822859572/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpy-jack/id826459257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 128 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.9% of reviews** | 52.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Empoc, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354922515) | [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397) |

## What reviewers say

### Loopy Bird

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopy-bird/id822859572)

Relive the classic arcade experience with this challenging endless runner. Tap to guide a bird through obstacles, aiming for a high score. Enjoy addictive extras and surprises in a retro gaming environment.

**Highlights:** Classic tap-to-fly gameplay, Endless runner mode, High score challenges, Retro gaming feel, Addictive extras and surprises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loopy Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scary Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speedy Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Slow Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bird Pack | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Flappy bird clone
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Different birds to unlock
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Fun and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Black bar on screen
- 🐛 Slow bird not unlocking properly
- 🔊 Annoying music with no volume control
- 🕹️ Bird falls too fast, making it hard to control

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Achievements not working properly
- Inconsistent bird speed and responsiveness
- Ads popping up during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes (tunnel, spikes, etc.)
- Provide an option to mute music
- Make the first levels easier for beginners
- Add a way to unlock birds more easily
- Improve the sensitivity and control of the bird


### Jumpy Jack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpy-jack/id826459257)

Guide a professional skateboarder through an adventurous challenge. Collect unlockable skins by earning points and showcase your skills to beat friends' high scores. This game is designed for experienced players seeking a difficult yet rewarding experience.

**Highlights:** Skateboarding challenges, High score competition, Unlockable skins, Point-based collection system, Pro gamer difficulty

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and challenging
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🚀 Provides a unique experience
- 👍 Great for short bursts of gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Difficult to progress beyond early levels
- 🔍 Extremely small gaps to navigate
- 🔍 Character is too large for the obstacles

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent jump behavior
- Ads interfere with gameplay

**Requested features**

- Increase gap size between obstacles
- Reduce character size for better maneuverability
- Add difficulty settings or modes
- Improve responsiveness of controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loopy Bird free?

Loopy Bird is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jumpy Jack free?

Jumpy Jack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Loopy Bird or Jumpy Jack?

Jumpy Jack is rated higher. Loopy Bird averages 3.8 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while Jumpy Jack averages 3.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Loopy Bird or Jumpy Jack have ads?

Neither Loopy Bird nor Jumpy Jack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Loopy Bird or Jumpy Jack?

Loopy Bird ships an update every 4 weeks, and Jumpy Jack every 23 months. Most recently, Loopy Bird was updated on September 23, 2026 and Jumpy Jack on September 24, 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.*