# Groundskeeper2 vs JELLIES!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Groundskeeper2 at none against JELLIES!'s 9. JELLIES!'s advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 69%) and ratings volume (180 vs 19). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99 and JELLIES! $1.99 up front. JELLIES! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Groundskeeper2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Groundskeeper2 against 4.4 for JELLIES!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JELLIES! has 180 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Groundskeeper2's written reviews are positive against 89% of JELLIES!'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groundskeeper2 | JELLIES! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420/reviews) | **[4.4 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellies/id853087982/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **180** |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 56 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) |

## What reviewers say

### Groundskeeper2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groundskeeper2/id848894420)

Battle waves of robotic space aliens in this fast-paced arcade shooter. Unlock a variety of weapons and new worlds as you fight to protect humanity from an extraterrestrial invasion. Experience randomized levels for endless replayability.

**Highlights:** Unlockable weapons, Unlockable worlds, Fast-paced arcade action, Randomized levels, Achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### JELLIES!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellies/id853087982)

Embark on a colorful quest to catch jellies and retrieve lost fingers within a 60-second time limit. Utilize power-ups and combos to achieve high scores and unlock achievements. Engage in various game modes, including multiplayer and endless play.

**Highlights:** Color-matching puzzle gameplay, 60-second timed challenges, Power-up and combo system, Global leaderboards, Multiplayer mode, Unlockable achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +10 clocks | $0.99 | one-time |
| +5,000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| ENDLESS MODE | $1.99 | one-time |
| +15,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| +90 clocks | $3.99 | one-time |
| +50,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| +200 clocks | $6.99 | one-time |
| Infinite clocks | $9.99 | one-time |
| +250,000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and vibrant visuals
- 🎶 Catchy and fun soundtrack
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🤖 Unique and quirky storyline
- 📸 Enjoyable InstaBob feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Repetitive and limited gameplay over time
- 💰 Paywall for additional content
- 🔇 Inability to mute sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Intro video looping issue
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Inability to properly mute sound

**Requested features**

- More varied levels and challenges
- Ability to customize jellyfish colors
- Cloud save functionality
- Multiplayer improvements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groundskeeper2 free?

Groundskeeper2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JELLIES! free?

JELLIES! costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Groundskeeper2 or JELLIES!?

JELLIES! is rated higher. Groundskeeper2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while JELLIES! averages 4.4 from 180 ratings.

### Do Groundskeeper2 or JELLIES! have ads?

Neither Groundskeeper2 nor JELLIES! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groundskeeper2 or JELLIES!?

Groundskeeper2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and JELLIES! every 5 weeks. Most recently, Groundskeeper2 was updated on October 4, 2026 and JELLIES! on October 15, 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.*