# Jump Kid vs Jump Drive

The clearest difference is rating: Jump Drive at 4.6 against Jump Kid's 3.7. Jump Drive also leads on ratings volume (380 vs 6) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months). Jump Kid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jump Kid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jump Drive sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jump Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jump Drive has 380 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 68% of Jump Drive'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, Jump Drive every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jump Kid | Jump Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-kid/id954162804/reviews) | **[4.6 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-drive-hyper-space-run/id1261011382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **380** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tommy Hass](https://appshunter.io/developer/507066305) | [No Six Five](https://appshunter.io/developer/859968142) |

## 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 |


### Jump Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-drive-hyper-space-run/id1261011382)

Navigate a neon starship gauntlet in this one-tap arcade runner. Dodge lasers, falling debris, and closing gates while collecting energy cells. Unlock new ships and compete on leaderboards for the ultimate high-speed challenge.

**Highlights:** One-tap, high-speed space running, Multiple zones with unique obstacles, Collect energy cells and artifacts, Unlock 20 customizable ships, Boosters for survival and speed, Challenges and Arcade modes, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Delta Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Delta 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Omega 05 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Omega 03 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Omega 04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Sigma 04 | $0.99 | one-time |
| JDS Sigma 02 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 100 Lives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sigma Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Omega Pack | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Fun strategic gameplay with timing elements
- 👍 Artistically incredible visuals and sound
- 👍 Reminds of classic arcade games
- 👍 Well-done, non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No instructions or help provided
- 🐛 App allows pornographic advertising
- 🐛 Game becomes impossible to progress
- 🐛 Cannot play after switching apps (no start button)
- 🐛 In-app purchases (IAPs) are unwelcome

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Could not load resource
- 🐛 Cannot play after switching apps (no start button)

**Requested features**

- Add joystick option in settings
- Clarify in-app purchase details on game page


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jump Kid free?

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

### Is Jump Drive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jump Kid or Jump Drive?

Jump Drive is rated higher. Jump Kid averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Jump Drive averages 4.6 from 380 ratings.

### Do Jump Kid or Jump Drive have ads?

Jump Drive shows ads; Jump Kid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jump Kid or Jump Drive?

Jump Kid ships an update every 17 months, and Jump Drive every 5 months. Most recently, Jump Kid was updated on September 18, 2026 and Jump Drive on August 20, 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.*