# JELLIES! vs Armor Stride

The clearest difference is price: Armor Stride at Free against JELLIES!'s $1.99. Armor Stride also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). JELLIES!'s advantage is ratings volume (180 vs 6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Armor Stride holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JELLIES! has 180 ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Armor Stride's.

JELLIES! ships an update every 5 weeks, Armor Stride fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JELLIES! | Armor Stride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jellies/id853087982/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armor-stride/id1623241530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FIFTYTWO](https://appshunter.io/developer/853087985) | [Alberto Navarro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1623241532) |

## 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


### Armor Stride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armor-stride/id1623241530)

Embark on an endless adventure through a cursed forest, battling monsters and avoiding traps with simple tap or swipe controls. Collect treasures to sell and upgrade your gear as a dark curse relentlessly pursues you. Enjoy a chiptune soundtrack and controller support for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Endless procedural levels, Monster combat, Trap avoidance, Treasure collection and selling, Simple tap/swipe controls, Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JELLIES! free?

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

### Is Armor Stride free?

Armor Stride is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JELLIES! or Armor Stride?

Armor Stride is rated higher. JELLIES! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Armor Stride averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do JELLIES! or Armor Stride have ads?

Neither JELLIES! nor Armor Stride shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JELLIES! or Armor Stride?

JELLIES! ships an update every 5 weeks, and Armor Stride fortnightly. Most recently, JELLIES! was updated on October 18, 2026 and Armor Stride on September 30, 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.*