# JELLIES! vs Stretch Hit

The clearest difference is price: Stretch Hit at Free against JELLIES!'s $1.99. Stretch Hit also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). JELLIES!'s advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (91% vs 50%). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Stretch Hit is free to download; JELLIES! costs $1.99 up front. JELLIES! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Stretch Hit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JELLIES! holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JELLIES! has 181 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of JELLIES!'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Stretch Hit's.

JELLIES! ships an update every 5 weeks, Stretch Hit fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JELLIES! | Stretch Hit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellies/id853087982/reviews)** | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-hit/id1488625844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **181** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **91.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) | [Happymagenta UAB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105393733) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Stretch Hit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-hit/id1488625844)

Guide stretching objects through challenging obstacle courses to reach the finish line. Master simple tap-and-hold mechanics to stretch and compress your way through levels. Unlock new color schemes and characters as you progress.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to stretch objects, Release to compress objects, Navigate through obstacles, Reach the finish line, Unlock color schemes, Unlock characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JELLIES! free?

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

### Is Stretch Hit free?

Stretch Hit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JELLIES! or Stretch Hit?

JELLIES! is rated higher. JELLIES! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while Stretch Hit averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do JELLIES! or Stretch Hit have ads?

Stretch Hit shows ads; JELLIES! does not.

### Which is updated more often, JELLIES! or Stretch Hit?

JELLIES! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Stretch Hit fortnightly. Most recently, JELLIES! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stretch Hit on October 20, 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.*