# Jumping Josh vs TRUXTON classic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jumping Josh at none against TRUXTON classic's 6. Jumping Josh also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). TRUXTON classic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 37 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TRUXTON classic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Jumping Josh asks for nothing beyond the download.

TRUXTON classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TRUXTON classic has 83 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Jumping Josh's written reviews are positive against 84% of TRUXTON classic's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jumping Josh ships an update every 37 months, TRUXTON classic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jumping Josh | TRUXTON classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-josh/id863392218/reviews) | **[4.6 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truxton-classic/id1467875681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 84.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dizzy Squirrel Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/587374273) | [MOBIRIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/349276666) |

## What reviewers say

### Jumping Josh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-josh/id863392218)

An addictive endless skating game where players tap and hold to make a character jump through gaps, aiming for high scores. Compete globally and share achievements with friends.

**Highlights:** Endless skating gameplay, Tap and hold to jump, Score-based progression, Global high score leaderboards, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TRUXTON classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/truxton-classic/id1467875681)

Experience a classic retro arcade space shooter. Pilot your fighter jet, dodge enemy fire, and collect power-ups to unleash devastating weapons.  Features multiple difficulty levels and strategic bomb usage.

**Highlights:** Collect power-ups to increase weapon strength, Summon smaller fighters when powered up, Change weapons to Thunder laser and power shots, Utilize bombs for defense, Four difficulty levels, Supported achievements and leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 300 Dia | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 500 Dia | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1,100 Dia | $9.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 3,600 Dia | $29.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 6,500 Dia | $49.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 15,000 Dia | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Nostalgic classic gameplay
- 👍 Excellent port/remake
- 🎵 Great music/soundtrack
- 🕹️ Good controls (mostly)
- 🆓 Free to play (with ads)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- ✋ Ads interrupt gameplay
- 👆 Fingers block screen
- 📏 Incorrect aspect ratio
- 🐌 Slow bomb activation

**Reported bugs**

- Sound issues on iOS 17
- Bomb button overlaps with ship
- Game speed faster than original
- Graphics altered (e.g., red power shield)
- Bomb activation delay

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads (IAP)
- Controller support (Bluetooth)
- Adjustable swipe sensitivity
- Left-handed control layout option
- Option to fix aspect ratio/add black bars


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jumping Josh free?

Jumping Josh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TRUXTON classic free?

TRUXTON classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jumping Josh or TRUXTON classic?

TRUXTON classic is rated higher. Jumping Josh averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TRUXTON classic averages 4.6 from 83 ratings.

### Do Jumping Josh or TRUXTON classic have ads?

TRUXTON classic shows ads; Jumping Josh does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jumping Josh or TRUXTON classic?

Jumping Josh ships an update every 37 months, and TRUXTON classic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jumping Josh was updated on November 1, 2026 and TRUXTON classic on November 3, 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.*