# Sling Kong vs Jumping Joe!

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Sling Kong at 19K against Jumping Joe!'s 62. Sling Kong also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Jumping Joe!'s advantage is review sentiment (95% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sling Kong sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Jumping Joe! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sling Kong holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sling Kong has 19K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 85% of Sling Kong's written reviews are positive against 95% of Jumping Joe!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sling Kong ships an update every 5 weeks, Jumping Joe! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sling Kong | Jumping Joe! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-kong/id989080135/reviews)** | [4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-joe/id1207239054/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 301 MB | 424 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) | [MOBASO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457825223) |

## What reviewers say

### Sling Kong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sling-kong/id989080135)

Bounce and swing your character upwards through challenging levels filled with traps and obstacles. Collect over 100 unique characters and compete with friends. Create custom characters using selfies and accessories.

**Highlights:** Upward scrolling gameplay, Dastardly traps and obstacles, Collect over 100 characters, Challenge friends, Create custom characters with selfies, Dress characters with accessories

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Special 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Orb Combo! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Village | $0.99 | one-time |
| Under The Sea | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Special 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mega Theme Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game!
- 👍 Very fun and addictive
- 🐵 Cute and funny characters
- 💰 Lots of ways to earn coins
- 🎨 Fun themes and events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Expensive prizes and in-app purchases
- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🤯 World average too difficult to beat

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Prizes not showing up correctly
- Saved progress not loading on new devices
- Certain Kongs not displaying properly

**Requested features**

- More new and rare Kongs to collect
- Ability to trade or share Kongs with friends
- Hat store to buy hats for specific Kongs
- More mini-games and challenges
- Customizable levels or courses


### Jumping Joe!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jumping-joe/id1207239054)

Guide a square character on an endless vertical climb, navigating treacherous platforms and obstacles. Compete for highscores and customize your character's appearance.

**Highlights:** Endless vertical platforming, Highscore chasing and sharing, Tap or swipe controls, Dynamic shifting colors, Unlockable power-ups, Character customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Humble Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cats character pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Politicians character pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank (+ no ads) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $4.99 | one-time |
| Treasure Chest (+ no ads) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bank Heist (+ no ads) | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to learn mechanics
- 🎨 Cute and colorful graphics
- 🧩 Multiple game modes and customization options
- ⚡ Fast-paced and challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Ad removal purchase doesn't work
- 🐛 Game crashes and fails to load
- 📞 Unresponsive developer support
- ⚠️ Incompatible with older devices
- 🎯 Difficult mission requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Ad removal purchase not functioning
- Game freezes on startup
- Incompatibility with iPad 3 and older devices
- Occasional game crashes

**Requested features**

- Gesture controls for power-ups instead of touch icons
- Improved mission balance and difficulty tuning
- Better power-up drop rate mechanics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sling Kong free?

Sling Kong is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jumping Joe! free?

Jumping Joe! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sling Kong or Jumping Joe!?

Sling Kong is rated higher. Sling Kong averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Jumping Joe! averages 4.5 from 62 ratings.

### Do Sling Kong or Jumping Joe! have ads?

Both Sling Kong and Jumping Joe! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sling Kong or Jumping Joe!?

Sling Kong ships an update every 5 weeks, and Jumping Joe! every 2 months. Most recently, Sling Kong was updated on October 30, 2026 and Jumping Joe! on October 22, 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.*