# Jump Kid vs Kick Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Kick Hero at 4.4 against Jump Kid's 3.7. Kick Hero also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 17 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 6). Jump Kid's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 86%). 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 Kick Hero sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kick Hero holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kick Hero has 54 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 86% of Kick Hero'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, Kick Hero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jump Kid | Kick Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jump-kid/id954162804/reviews) | **[4.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-hero/id998424233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.6% 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 | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tommy Hass](https://appshunter.io/developer/507066305) | [LoadComplete](https://appshunter.io/developer/391324922) |

## 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 |


### Kick Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kick-hero/id998424233)

Engage in a belt-scrolling beat'em up where you use ball kicks to defeat enemies. Master perfect combos for special effects and bonus points. Unlock new characters and share your high scores.

**Highlights:** Belt-scrolling beat'em up gameplay, Ball kicking combat, Perfect combo system, Unlockable characters, In-game currency for unlocks, Video sharing feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Devileater | $1.99 | one-time |
| coach | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Retro 8-bit graphics
- 🎵 Catchy soundtrack
- 💡 Unique concept of kicking balls at bullies

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional frame rate drops and lag
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay that gets stale over time
- 🔒 Lack of customization options beyond character skins

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when switching between apps
- Inconsistent ball physics and timing
- Leaderboard and achievements not working properly

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Power-ups and special abilities for characters
- More diverse level designs and enemy types
- Ability to customize balls, outfits, and other in-game items
- Option to disable ads for a one-time fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jump Kid free?

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

### Is Kick Hero free?

Kick Hero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jump Kid or Kick Hero?

Kick Hero is rated higher. Jump Kid averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Kick Hero averages 4.4 from 54 ratings.

### Do Jump Kid or Kick Hero have ads?

Neither Jump Kid nor Kick Hero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jump Kid or Kick Hero?

Jump Kid ships an update every 17 months, and Kick Hero every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jump Kid was updated on September 18, 2026 and Kick Hero on September 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.*