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Jetpack Joyride

55
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Jetpack Joyride remains a fun and nostalgic endless runner, but recent updates have significantly increased ad frequency and introduced numerous bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.

4.7★ lifetime (102,289) Free + in-app purchases since 2011 by Halfbrick updated 4.4 mo ago recent negative 23% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Ads Bugs & Crashes Monetization & Paywalls Nostalgia & Gameplay Progress Loss
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4★124
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

Jetpack Joyride is a classic endless runner game that many users find fun and addictive, often evoking childhood nostalgia. However, recent reviews highlight a significant increase in unskippable ads, frequent game freezes and crashes, and concerns about features previously free now being paywalled.

What users like

  • Fun and addictive gameplayR1R4R5R10
  • Evokes strong nostalgia for childhood playersR17R30R32R57
  • Offers a variety of cosmetics, jetpacks, and vehiclesR2R7R40R61

What users complain about

  • Excessive and frequent ads, often unskippableR3R8R10R11
  • Game frequently freezes and crashes, especially during or after adsR15R18R21R39
  • Paid 'no ads' purchase does not eliminate all ads, particularly for in-game rewards or other Halfbrick productsR3R26R47R50
  • Features previously free are now behind paywalls or subscriptionsR26R30R32R33
  • Users report loss of game progress, purchased items, or saved dataR6R18R48R147
  • Lack of new content or updates, leading to a stale experience for long-time playersR62R385
  • Music sometimes does not work or is missingR106R411

Latest update · v1.104.1

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

-Bug fixes & minor improvements

Recurring themes

Ads negative
Many users report an overwhelming number of ads, often unskippable and appearing after every run, making the game frustrating and nearly unplayable. Some who paid to remove ads still encounter them for in-game rewards or other Halfbrick products.R3R8R10R11
Bugs & Crashes negative
The game frequently freezes and crashes, especially when trying to watch ads for revives or rewards. This often leads to loss of progress or missed rewards, contradicting the developer's claim of 'bug fixes & minor improvements' in the latest update.R15R18R21R39
Monetization & Paywalls negative
Many users express disappointment over features that were once free, such as the third gadget slot or certain items, now being locked behind paywalls or subscription models. This is seen as a shift towards 'pay to play' or 'pay to win' by long-time players.R26R30R32R33
Nostalgia & Gameplay positive
Despite the issues, many reviewers still praise the core gameplay as fun, addictive, and a beloved childhood classic. The game's ability to evoke nostalgia is a strong positive for many users.R1R4R5R7
Progress Loss negative
Several users report losing all their saved game progress, purchased items, or unlocked content, especially when redownloading the game or using multiple devices. This is a significant frustration for long-term players.R6R18R48R147

Who it's for

This game is for players who enjoy classic endless runner mechanics and don't mind frequent ads or potential in-app purchases R4R5R10. It's particularly suited for those seeking a nostalgic experience from their childhood R17R57. It is not for players who expect an ad-free experience, are unwilling to spend money to unlock features, or are easily frustrated by game crashes and progress loss R11R18R32R101.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, focusing on ads, bugs, and monetization. While many positive reviews exist, they often acknowledge the ad issue. The developer's update notes mention 'bug fixes & minor improvements,' but recent reviews directly contradict this, with users reporting frequent crashes and freezes.

Frequently asked

Does Jetpack Joyride have a lot of ads?
Yes, recent reviews indicate Jetpack Joyride has an excessive number of ads, often appearing after every run and sometimes being unskippable, making the game frustrating to play R11R19R31R101.
Does paying for 'no ads' remove all ads in Jetpack Joyride?
No, paying for the 'no ads' option does not remove all ads; users still report seeing ads for in-game rewards, bonuses, or other Halfbrick products R3R26R47R315.
Are there issues with Jetpack Joyride crashing or freezing?
Yes, many users report that Jetpack Joyride frequently freezes and crashes, especially when trying to watch ads for revives or rewards, often leading to lost progress or missed items R18R21R53R75.
Has Jetpack Joyride changed its monetization model?
Yes, many long-time players note that features previously available for free, such as the ability to equip three gadgets, are now locked behind paywalls or subscription services, leading to a 'pay to play' experience R26R32R96R162.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 5/5 · US Joey Zoe P so good man I’m not gonna give it a zero I wish was a 1000 one to put 1000 of dollars but: McDonald of Jack joy ride
  2. [R4] 5/5 · US It’s fun!: I like it and each upgrade makes it more fun!
  3. [R5] 5/5 · US Jetpack Joyride: Very Fun
  4. [R10] 3/5 · US Super duper fun!: Super fun and addictive game, just wish there wasn’t adds 😢
  5. [R17] 5/5 · US Childhood Game: My Childhood right here
  6. [R30] 1/5 · US Game/company ruined from greed: Used to play this in my childhood and I have good memories playing it. I haven’t played a halfbrick game in over 10 years. The first thing I see is “buy a subscription”. Are you kidding me? Like what? Now those memories are tarnished because of greed and trying to squeeze every last cent out of us. Why? Because they know no one will stop them, money matters more tha
  7. [R32] 1/5 · US pay to play at this point: super fun game that brings me a lot of childhood nostalgia. however, the ad experience is absolutely unbearable unless you want to spend money on the game. i remember so many features that are now locked behind paywalls. a games advertisement experience should never be so obnoxious to the point where people are basically forced to pay, or uninstall. not to mention how
  8. [R57] 5/5 · US Classic childhood: This game was my whole childhood I love it!
  9. [R2] 5/5 · US Nice: Because the game is cool & unlocked all expired crossover vehicles from back to the future until the crossover expires but I still have the vehicles & skins from the back to the future crossover
  10. [R7] 5/5 · US Best game ever: This game is the most fun game I’ve ever played. I love all the cosmetics the Jetpack I mean Sam is really good too.
  11. [R40] 5/5 · US Best Endless runner game!: This game is cool. It is so fun to collect the gear block and seeing what machine you get. I’ve gotten my entire household to download it and we are all HOOKED! Thank you so much for bringing my family this wonderful experience. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
  12. [R61] 5/5 · US The best: Probably the best game ever, there’s so many jet packs to collect in the events and with Sam, and it’s all free with ads unless you buy something and I think that’s very fair, I love this game but im sad they put monster rush behind a pay wall
  13. [R3] 3/5 · US Ads: I bought something that was supposed to remove ads, but ads are still everywhere. · translated
  14. [R8] 5/5 · US Super fun game 5 stars: Super fun for when u r bored!!! This game is honestly amazing, but be prepared for lots of adds.
  15. [R11] 2/5 · US Ads: Too many ads. You get a long ad after every run
  16. [R15] 3/5 · US Game: Love the game, there is a problem with the ads tho if you don’t want to pay to block ads then it always freezes when you click “maybe later”
  17. [R18] 1/5 · US Game Freezes and Crashes: The game constantly freezes and crashes. When doing the daily SAM, the game will freeze and then when I restart the game. It takes me back to day 1 regardless of what day I was on before it froze. I have half a mind to delete the game because it’s more trouble than what its worth
  18. [R21] 1/5 · US Bugs ruin experience: Game froze trying to watch an ad to get a revive, missed out on 11K+ coins.
  19. [R39] 1/5 · US Scammer: Scammer ahh game ads break the game so trash
  20. [R26] 3/5 · US Disappointed: I used to play this growing up when it first came out. I had unlocked everything in the game. But now you have to pay to get things that were already in the game. U pay for the no add version and it still makes u watch an add to get rewards of bonuses like hello? Didnt i just pay to not see adds in this game?
  21. [R47] 2/5 · US Warning for "no ads" purchase: If you pay for no ads... you still get ads for in-game purchases...
  22. [R50] 2/5 · US Lied about purchase eliminating pop-up ads: A decent game, although frustrating at times. The fact that it grows ever faster while making it impossible to see what’s coming limits the ability to progress. That is, of course, unless you continue to spend money on upgrades. I eventually bought a vehicle upgrade because I had my favorite vehicle in the classic version before they decided to turn it i
  23. [R33] 1/5 · US Subscription: You have to pay money to keep playing this game that’s advertised on the store as “free”. this needs to stop from this terrible company
  24. [R6] 1/5 · US Change it back: I used to play this game all the time. I recently purchase a new iPad and redownload this game and it’s not the same. I can’t utilize nothing that I purchase. I can’t change outfits. I don’t know what happened to this game and I have no save game progress anymore.
  25. [R48] 1/5 · US Deleted my save: Removed all my progress All the microtransactions are bad
  26. [R147] 1/5 · US The game used to be ad free: I remember the good days of this game, where you weren't forced to watch ads every time you died... yeah not anymore, you are forced to sit through unskipable ads even when you select you aren't interested on a revive, this company decided not only that but to also delete EVERYTHING you had stored in your halfbrick account, I have spent like 5-10 dollars in the game sh
  27. [R62] 3/5 · US Add more jet packs, gadgets, skins, and power ups: This game has been sitting on my home screen for too many years. Opened it back up to play and to my surprise the game is the same as I left it. Why haven’t they added anything new?
  28. [R385] 3/5 · GB It’s ok: When the game first came out it, was amazing couldn’t fault it, but now I’m the year 2022 it’s not great the only updates are events that are on rotation, anything new you have to pay for in actual currency, and anything you can get “for free“ is a ruse to get you to play there latest game packed with ads and no real enjoyment from as when you start gaining momentum, another ad is here to
  29. [R106] 1/5 · US NO MUSIC: I love this game but For some reason every time I play, the game removes its greatest element, The Music, yall NEED to fix this or i may lose my mind
  30. [R411] 3/5 · GB great game but music isn't working?: i love this game and i've been playing it for ages but recently the music hasn't been working. ive made sure the music setting is on, my phone isn't on silent and that the game is updated but it still isn't working, makes the game less fun :/ works fine on my iPad but when playing on my phone it's just sound effects, no music :(
  31. [R19] 2/5 · US Ads: They just ruined the game with a huge amount of ads; it's impossible to play with internet. · translated
  32. [R31] 1/5 · US Tooo many ads: Game is good but there’s a 30 sec ad in between each try which makes this game unplayable
  33. [R101] 1/5 · US Ads Ads Ads Ads Ads Ads: Do you like looking at ads all day long? Do you ever wish you had LESS gameplay and MORE ads? Well this is THE game for you! They should change the name to “Jetpack Advertisements” and make Barry the logo for their Ad Campaign
  34. [R315] 3/5 · GB Ads despite paying for no ads: I paid money for no ads yet you get constant ads for other half brick products. Also, getting “free” power ups, coin double ups etc by watching an ad is aggressive and constantly pushed in your face. If I pay for no ads, I want no ads regardless of their origin.
  35. [R53] 2/5 · US Problem with ads: Game keeps getting stuck on ads. Won’t give an option to return to game. Have to close and reopen just to play one round before having to repeat. Please fix. Game is fun but this sucks.
  36. [R75] 2/5 · US Used to love the game but ads make unplayable: After every round I get an ad with the option to buy out of it or watch. I don’t like spending money to remove ads so I watch, after the ad the game always freezes. When I reboot it, rewards are gone. After starting a new game I complete the round and similar story where an ad freezes the game making it impossible to play and need to reset. This makes
  37. [R96] 1/5 · US 3rd gadget paywall: I’m not very old, but I’m old enough to remember when you could equip 3 gadgets for free. It’s honestly pretty disgusting that the devs could charge $5 for something that I used for free more than 10 years ago. Really scummy.
  38. [R162] 2/5 · US You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become a villain: To be fair, this game always had quite a few micro-transactions. However, over the years, they’ve become greedier, locking previously free features behind a ridiculous paywall. It’s a shame, really.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store