Jump Kid vs Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jump Kid
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.
- 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
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Help the girl get her kid back, maybe you can win her heart? Jump kid is an old school platformer, where you must jump on enemies to kill them. Beat the boss at the end of each world. 6 worlds with 12 levels each. All features unique boss fights, and new enemies as the game progresses. First two worlds are free, unlock the full game to play all the worlds. Support for Apple Tv - tvOS!! Support for MFI controllers!! login to iCloud on all your devices and pickup on another device, where you left off!! On every level you start with 2 stars. Loose a life, and you are down to 1 star. Collect the star that appears in the end of each level and try to keep all 3 stars. Support us and unlock the full version without ingame ads!!
Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer
Embark on an icy quest to rescue stolen penguin eggs in this charming offline platformer. Enjoy 19 colorful levels with simple controls, cute characters, and retro-inspired secrets. Perfect for kids and families seeking safe, ad-free fun.
- 19 unique levels across diverse environments
- Offline play, no Wi-Fi needed
- Simple and fun glide and jump controls
- Secret areas and bonus retro levels
- Cute penguin adventure with heartwarming mission
- Colorful retro pixel-style visuals
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Glide, jump and save your penguin eggs in this fun offline platformer for kids! No ads. No Purchases. No Wi-Fi needed. Age-appropriate. Just pure penguin action across 19 colorful levels. Join a brave penguin mom on her icy quest to rescue stolen eggs from mischievous walruses. Perfect for kids and families, Penguin Panic combines retro game charm with smooth controls, cute characters and hours of safe fun. Features: 19 Unique Levels – Explore icy waters, grassy fields, hot deserts and snowy mountains No Ads, No Internet – 100% safe and child-friendly. Great for road trips or flights Simple & Fun Controls – Glide, jump, double-jump, climb and dance your way to victory Secret Areas & Bonus Levels – Discover hidden retro stages inspired by classic 8-bit games Cute Penguin Adventure – A heartwarming mission full of fish, traps and bouncy enemies Colorful Retro Vibes – Pixel-style visuals and fun sound effects that kids love Whether you're looking for a penguin game, a safe platformer for kids, or a fun offline challenge with no in-app purchases, Penguin Panic has you covered. Can you save all the eggs and uncover every secret? Download now and waddle your way to victory. Noot noot!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer at 5.0 against Jump Kid's 3.7. Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 17 months). Jump Kid's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Jump Kid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jump Kid has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Jump Kid ships an update every 17 months, Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jump Kid | Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tommy Hass | Jeroen Derwort |
In-app purchases
Jump Kid
- Unlock full game$1.99
Penguin Panic! Fun Platformer
No in-app purchases
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