# Jump Kid vs Flicky Marble

The clearest difference is rating: Flicky Marble at 4.6 against Jump Kid's 3.7. Flicky Marble also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (627 vs 6). Jump Kid's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jump Kid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flicky Marble sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flicky Marble holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flicky Marble has 627 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Jump Kid's written reviews are positive against 84% of Flicky Marble's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jump Kid ships an update every 17 months, Flicky Marble every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jump Kid | Flicky Marble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-kid/id954162804/reviews) | **[4.6 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flicky-marble/id1109206783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **627** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tommy Hass](https://appshunter.io/developer/507066305) | [Easy 8 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/293405662) |

## What reviewers say

### Jump Kid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-kid/id954162804)

Embark on a classic pixel art platforming adventure to rescue a child and potentially win a heart. Jump on enemies to defeat them and conquer challenging boss fights across multiple worlds. The first two worlds are free, with an option to unlock the full game.

**Highlights:** Classic pixel art platformer gameplay, Jump on enemies to defeat them, Boss fights at the end of each world, 6 worlds with 12 levels each, iCloud syncing across devices, MFi controller support, Apple TV support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock full game | $1.99 | one-time |


### Flicky Marble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flicky-marble/id1109206783)

Navigate challenging worlds filled with traps and monsters by swiping, dragging, and flicking. Collect coins to unlock special skills and compete for achievements and speed runs. Enjoy the game in landscape or portrait mode, with an optional 3D mode.

**Highlights:** Over 50 levels across 6 worlds, Collect Star Coins for "Super Skill" movies, Compete for achievements, Speed run challenges, Landscape and portrait orientation support, Optional anaglyph 3D mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flicky Marble Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 No ads or minimal ads in gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful minimalist graphics and colorful design
- 🎵 Soothing and great music/sound design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💡 Unique marble-in-motion gameplay mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for infinite lives after certain levels
- 📱 Ads appear in free version
- 😤 Extremely difficult difficulty spike in later levels
- 📹 Poor camera positioning in some levels
- ⚙️ Unpredictable enemy behavior (green blobs)

**Reported bugs**

- Boss fell off level in World 2
- Player able to edge off lobby using boost mechanic
- Unclear completion status after beating final level

**Requested features**

- More levels (most frequently requested)
- Sequel or FM2 update
- Different marble shell cosmetics as collectibles
- iPhone X display optimization
- Clearer game completion message


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jump Kid free?

Jump Kid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flicky Marble free?

Flicky Marble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jump Kid or Flicky Marble?

Flicky Marble is rated higher. Jump Kid averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Flicky Marble averages 4.6 from 627 ratings.

### Do Jump Kid or Flicky Marble have ads?

Neither Jump Kid nor Flicky Marble shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jump Kid or Flicky Marble?

Jump Kid ships an update every 17 months, and Flicky Marble every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jump Kid was updated on October 6, 2026 and Flicky Marble on October 13, 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.*