Leap Day in IOS

A new level every day

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

95/100

Leap Day is the ultimate 'coffee break' game. Nitrome has perfected the daily challenge loop by giving you a brand new, vertically-scrolling level every single morning. The controls are deceptively simple—you just tap to jump—but the level design is where the genius lies. It's packed with creative traps, weird monsters, and satisfying secrets that make every day feel like a fresh start.

The 'one level per day' concept creates a fantastic sense of community; knowing that everyone else is struggling with the same spiked ceiling or slippery platform makes the victories feel more earned. The pixel art is vibrant and full of character, and the unlockable skins give you a nice sense of long-term progression. It’s hard, it’s fair, and it’s consistently fun. I haven't missed a day in months.

Reviewed on: Tue Feb 24 2026
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Dinsun Review

I’ve seen a thousand 'infinite' runners, but Leap Day is actually finite—it just changes every day. It’s got that classic Nitrome charm, which reminds me of the better days of flash gaming. The difficulty is high enough to be respectable without being obnoxious. It’s a bit repetitive after a while, and the monetization can be a bit pushy with the ads, but the core loops are tight. It’s a solid bit of arcade fun that doesn't waste my time with a fake story.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Fresh content every day
  • Great pixel art
  • Tight controls
  • Heavy on advertisements
  • Limited variety in late-game traps
  • Can feel repetitive

Technical Report

Performance: Very fast loading and consistent frame rates.

Accessibility:
  • One-handed play

Audience Fit

Buy if: You like hard platformers and want something new to play on your commute.

Skip if: You hate vertical platforming or pixel art aesthetics.

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  • Doodle Jump
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Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative critic
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 10 hours
  • Status: Gold trophies for 7 consecutive days

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.119.6Mon May 23 2022

Bugfixing



Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Leap Day is a fast paced action platformer with a brand new level every day!

...no really EVERY DAY!

...like until the END OF TIME!

**Top 10 Appstore game of the year 2016**

Features:

• A brand new level you can finish every day!

• Set in a different location every day!

• Everyone will have exactly the same level every day!

• Different traps every day!

• Different monsters every day!

• Finish the day and get a gold trophy stamp on your calendar... every day! (As long as you're good enough!)

• Did we get across there's a ton of new stuff every day?

Also:

• Simple one touch game play in portrait orientation. A perfect platformer on the go!

• A colorful and stunning pixel art world. Retro nostalgia is a go!

• A real labor of love from the whole Nitrome team!

-Important information-

This game contains third party advertising and cross promotion for other Nitrome games, both which can be removed via a one time In App Purchase. Subscription terms can be found at http://www.nitrome.com/eula/.


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 18230 Counts
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Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Leap Day is a fast-paced action platformer with a unique twist: a brand new level is added every single day! Developed by Nitrome, the game features their signature vibrant pixel art and imaginative enemy design. Players must jump their way to the top of a giant tower, avoiding traps and collecting fruit along the way. With simple one-touch controls, anyone can play, but mastering the timing required to dodge lasers and spiked pits will challenge even the most seasoned gamers. Complete the level to earn a gold medal and see how you stack up against the world.

Features

1

A new level every 24 hours

2

Simple one-touch gameplay

3

Stunning pixel art graphics

4

Unlockable characters

5

Daily gold, silver, and bronze trophies

News on this game

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line not working properly because of leap day  Nintendo Everything

Nintendo Everything - Sat Apr 06 2024

Florida Lottery numbers from leap day drawings. 2 win Fantasy 5, including Publix ticket  Tallahassee Democrat

Tallahassee Democrat - Fri Mar 01 2024

Notable Leap Day stats and events across major sports  ESPN

ESPN - Thu Feb 29 2024

Let’s celebrate Leap Day with a giant pile of time travel games  Epic Games

Epic Games - Thu Feb 29 2024

Game On: Leap Day trivia - New Day NW  king5.com

king5.com - Thu Feb 29 2024

Philly sports on Leap Day: The sad, the offbeat, and the bizarre  PHLY Sports

PHLY Sports - Thu Feb 29 2024

Theatrhythm Final Bar Line has stopped working because it’s a leap day  Video Games Chronicle

Video Games Chronicle - Thu Feb 29 2024

Football on Feb. 29: Who can claim to be soccer's Mr. Leap Year?  ESPN

ESPN - Thu Feb 29 2024

Leap year 2024: Google marks ‘Leap Day’ with doodle on February 29 | India News  Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times - Thu Feb 29 2024

Leap Day 2024: Google celebrates 'Leap Day' with animated doodle on Feb 29  The Economic Times

The Economic Times - Thu Feb 29 2024

Gameplays

Q&A

You can access a calendar to play previous days' levels, though some may require a premium unlock or watching an ad.

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