# 2043 vs Cavern Jumper

The clearest difference is ads: 2043 at none against Cavern Jumper's shown. 2043 also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Cavern Jumper's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 2043 against 5.0 for Cavern Jumper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cavern Jumper has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

2043 ships an update every 5 months, Cavern Jumper monthly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 2043 | Cavern Jumper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2043/id952139400/reviews)** | [5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cavern-jumper/id1538030102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 19 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [jj](https://appshunter.io/developer/426360938) | [Brandon Anderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538030104) |

## What reviewers say

### 2043

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2043/id952139400)

Engage in a challenging space shooter experience with unique alien bosses in each version. Discover and utilize a variety of powerful weapons to overcome your extraterrestrial foes and progress through the game.

**Highlights:** Space shooter gameplay, Unique alien bosses, Variety of weapons, Challenging levels, Multiple versions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cavern Jumper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cavern-jumper/id1538030102)

Navigate treacherous caverns by tapping to jump or sliding down walls. Progress through checkpoints to practice difficult sections, but start from the beginning for a high score. Avoid falling off the screen in this challenging climbing game.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump mechanic, Wall sliding, Checkpoint system for practice, High score tracking, Challenging gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 2043 free?

2043 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cavern Jumper free?

Cavern Jumper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 2043 or Cavern Jumper?

2043 is rated higher. 2043 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Cavern Jumper averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do 2043 or Cavern Jumper have ads?

Cavern Jumper shows ads; 2043 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 2043 or Cavern Jumper?

2043 ships an update every 5 months, and Cavern Jumper monthly. Most recently, 2043 was updated on September 30, 2026 and Cavern Jumper 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.*