Comparison

Jump Alien vs Planet Surfer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jump Alien

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The classic alien runner returns — completely rebuilt for modern iOS. Tap to jump. Grab spaceships to fly. Outrun the lunar wilderness as long as you can. Originally launched in 2015, Jump Alien is back — rewritten from scratch with smooth landscape gameplay, crisp animation, tactile haptics, and absolutely zero ads or tracking. — GAMEPLAY — • Tap to jump over deadly asteroids • Tap again mid-air for a double-jump • Snatch flying spaceship pickups to launch into jetpack mode • Hold the screen to thrust skyward, release to drift back down • Collect glowing stars to build your score and unlock new alien skins • The longer you survive, the faster the world flies past — BUILT FOR TODAY'S DEVICES — • Smooth landscape gameplay on every iPhone and iPad • Parallax moonscape with stars, mountains, and drifting clouds • Subtle haptics on every jump, grab, and crash • 60fps animation pulled from the original artwork — PLAY YOUR WAY — • Unlock four alien skins: Classic, Astro, Cyber, and Nebula • Personal best high score saved on your device • Adjustable sound effects and haptics • Quick rounds — perfect for commutes, queues, and elevator rides — RESPECTS YOUR PRIVACY — • Zero ads • Zero tracking • Zero data collection • No accounts, no sign-ups, no internet required • Your high score lives on your device alone — A LOVE LETTER TO ARCADE RUNNERS — Jump Alien is built around the same one-tap soul that made the original a favorite — now modernized for the device in your pocket today. Ready to run, alien?

About

Planet Surfer

Embark on a thrilling deep-space puzzle adventure. Jump between planets, avoid obstacles, and collect star fragments before planets shrink or become unreachable. Test your quick wits and split-second decision-making in this fast-paced interstellar challenge.

Highlights
  • Interplanetary exploration
  • Planet jumping mechanics
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Collect star fragments
  • Score-based progression
  • Fast-paced gameplay
Features
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Get amped up for a deep-space puzzle adventure experience like no other! Planet Surfer is the latest release from The Mascoteers and it’s all about quick wits, split-second decisions and rocket-ships - truly a match made in heaven! Interplanetary exploration is the name of the game - the further you travel through space, the higher your score becomes. The goal is to successfully jump from planet to planet before they are out of reach, avoiding obstacles in the way and doing so before the planet shrinks down to an unworkable size. Timing is key here and navigating your way through space junk, other rocket ships and ‘dead’ planets quickly becomes a challenge not every space adventurer is cut out for. Collect star fragments for analysis along the way and pick up extra points, but be careful because going after them in the wrong situation can cost you your life. Also keep in mind that you never know what the far reaches of the galaxy hold, so always be on guard for strange phenomenon. If you like a quick, intense fast-paced brand of smartphone apps, you’re going to love Planet Surfer! Download for free today and let the deep space fun begin!

Screenshots

Jump Alien4 screens
Planet Surfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jump Alien at none against Planet Surfer's 1. Planet Surfer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 135 months) and device support. On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planet Surfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Jump Alien asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jump Alien ships an update every 135 months, Planet Surfer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jump Alien versus Planet Surfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJump AlienPlanet Surfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 135 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCentral Domains LLCThe Mascoteers

In-app purchases

None

Jump Alien

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Planet Surfer

One-time1
  • Remove advertisements$0.99

Questions

Is Jump Alien free?
Jump Alien is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planet Surfer free?
Planet Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Jump Alien or Planet Surfer?
Jump Alien ships an update every 135 months, and Planet Surfer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jump Alien was updated on September 29, 2026 and Planet Surfer on October 14, 2026.

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