Comparison

Jump Alien vs Cow Ducker

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

Cow Ducker

An addictive infinite runner where you guide a cow to jump over spikes and duck under birds. Master two game modes, Endless and Challenge, to unlock new characters and test your skills.

Highlights
  • Infinite running gameplay
  • Jump and duck mechanics
  • Endless mode
  • Challenge mode with 40 levels
  • Unlockable characters
  • High score chasing
Features
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The fun and addicting infinite running cow game that you didn't know you wanted. Don't let the cute cow fool you, this game is harder than it looks! == HOW TO PLAY == • Press the UP button to jump over spikes • Press the DOWN button to duck under birds == GAME MODES == Endless mode • Run and avoid enemies for as long as you can • Start with 3 lives. If you get hit 3 times, it's game over! • Unlock new characters as you get higher scores Challenge mode • Reach the goal without hitting any enemies • 15 EASY levels, 15 MEDIUM levels, and 10 HARD levels. Can you complete all 40 levels? • Unlock new characters when you complete specific levels (Formerly known as Dododino)

Screenshots

Jump Alien4 screens
Cow Ducker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jump Alien at none against Cow Ducker's 1. Cow Ducker's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days 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. Cow Ducker 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, Cow Ducker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jump Alien versus Cow Ducker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJump AlienCow Ducker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 135 monthsEvery 8 days — better
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCentral Domains LLCSquidbeak Studios LLC

In-app purchases

None

Jump Alien

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cow Ducker

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Jump Alien free?
Jump Alien is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cow Ducker free?
Cow Ducker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which is updated more often, Jump Alien or Cow Ducker?
Jump Alien ships an update every 135 months, and Cow Ducker every 8 days. Most recently, Jump Alien was updated on September 10, 2026 and Cow Ducker on June 4, 2026.

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