# Mr Jack Pocket vs Galaxy Trucker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Galaxy Trucker at 90% against Mr Jack Pocket's 38%. Galaxy Trucker also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (214 vs 42). Mr Jack Pocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Mr Jack Pocket costs $1.99 and Galaxy Trucker $4.99 up front. Galaxy Trucker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mr Jack Pocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Galaxy Trucker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galaxy Trucker has 214 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Mr Jack Pocket's written reviews are positive against 90% of Galaxy Trucker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr Jack Pocket | Galaxy Trucker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-jack-pocket/id853246110/reviews) | **[4.7 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-trucker/id904013027/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **214** |
| Positive reviews | 38.4% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 93 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Meeple Touch](https://appshunter.io/developer/815763527) | [CGE Digital s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706267473) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr Jack Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-jack-pocket/id853246110)

A thrilling 2-player deduction game where one player is Sherlock Holmes and the other is Jack the Ripper. Sherlock must identify Jack among the detectives before dawn, while Jack tries to escape.

**Highlights:** 2-player cat-and-mouse game, Deduction and strategy gameplay, Solo offline mode, Online multiplayer mode, Adjustable AI difficulty, Digital adaptation of board game

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Galaxy Trucker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galaxy-trucker/id904013027)

Build spaceships, dodge hazards, and battle enemies in this digital adaptation of a popular board game. Compete to earn the most cosmic credits by delivering goods across the galaxy. Offers both real-time and turn-based gameplay.

**Highlights:** Official board game adaptation, Spaceship building with tiles, Local and online multiplayer, Real-time and turn-based modes, Campaign mode, Exclusive digital content

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien Technologies | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth implementation
- 👍 Faithful to board game
- 🚀 Great single-player campaign
- 👍 Excellent adaptation
- 👍 Polished and well-designed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Multiplayer connectivity problems
- 🔒 Orientation support issues
- 🔒 Lack of turn-based option in some modes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPad 1
- Sync issues in campaign mode
- Achievements not registering correctly

**Requested features**

- Add more board game expansions
- Implement asynchronous multiplayer with notifications
- Allow customization of game settings and components


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr Jack Pocket free?

Mr Jack Pocket costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Galaxy Trucker free?

Galaxy Trucker costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mr Jack Pocket or Galaxy Trucker?

Galaxy Trucker is rated higher. Mr Jack Pocket averages 3.0 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Galaxy Trucker averages 4.7 from 214 ratings.

### Do Mr Jack Pocket or Galaxy Trucker have ads?

Neither Mr Jack Pocket nor Galaxy Trucker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr Jack Pocket or Galaxy Trucker?

Mr Jack Pocket ships an update every 2 months, and Galaxy Trucker every 2 months. Most recently, Mr Jack Pocket was updated on November 6, 2026 and Galaxy Trucker on November 1, 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.*