# Jumpy Jack vs Radical Rappelling

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jumpy Jack at none against Radical Rappelling's 9. Jumpy Jack also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 187) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). Radical Rappelling's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Radical Rappelling sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Jumpy Jack asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Jumpy Jack against 3.9 for Radical Rappelling. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jumpy Jack has 1.1K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 52% and 53% positive.

Jumpy Jack ships an update every 23 months, Radical Rappelling every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jumpy Jack | Radical Rappelling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumpy-jack/id826459257/reviews) | [3.9 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radical-rappelling/id882398562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 187 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **52.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 388 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Radical Rappelling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radical-rappelling/id882398562)

Experience the thrill of rapid rappelling down an endless volcano. Perform death-defying tricks, collect coins, and unlock new gear. Compete with friends in this action-packed adventure.

**Highlights:** Perform heart-stopping tricks and epic maneuvers, Unlock new gear and collectibles, Use game-changing power-ups, Choose between two unique characters, Chain tricks to become invincible, Compete against friends

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $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**

- ⭐ Amazing game
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and soundtrack
- 🔥 Highly enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with mandatory subscriptions
- 🤔 Upgrades and power-ups don't seem to work as intended
- 😞 Game is no longer free to play

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and unlocks being lost after updates
- Randomizer feature not functioning properly
- Inconsistent performance across different devices

**Requested features**

- More new content and updates
- Ability to purchase a one-time unlock instead of subscription
- Option to disable ads or in-app purchases
- Improved tutorial and explanations for gameplay mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jumpy Jack free?

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

### Is Radical Rappelling free?

Radical Rappelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jumpy Jack or Radical Rappelling?

Jumpy Jack and Radical Rappelling are both rated 3.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 187 ratings respectively.

### Do Jumpy Jack or Radical Rappelling have ads?

Neither Jumpy Jack nor Radical Rappelling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jumpy Jack or Radical Rappelling?

Jumpy Jack ships an update every 23 months, and Radical Rappelling every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jumpy Jack was updated on September 24, 2026 and Radical Rappelling 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.*