# Go Up vs Rolly Vortex

The clearest difference is rating: Rolly Vortex at 4.6 against Go Up's 3.8. Rolly Vortex also leads on ratings volume (305K vs 522). Go Up's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Go Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rolly Vortex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rolly Vortex holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rolly Vortex has 305K ratings behind it against 522, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Go Up's written reviews are positive against 53% of Rolly Vortex's.

Go Up ships an update every 4 days, Rolly Vortex every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Up | Rolly Vortex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (522 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-up/id1106515427/reviews) | **[4.6 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-vortex/id1231932402/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 522 | **305K** |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **52.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-up/id1106515427)

Tap to jump up stairs and ascend as far as possible. Avoid falling through gaps or hitting stairs. Collect gems to unlock new cosmetic items for your character.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Avoid falling, Avoid hitting stairs, Collect gems, Unlock new balls

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy at times
- 📢 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🕹️ Sensitivity and timing issues with controls

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that cannot be closed or exited
- Game freezing or crashing during play
- Inconsistent responsiveness of jump controls

**Requested features**

- Add levels or stages to progress through
- Implement a timed mode
- Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of ads


### Rolly Vortex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rolly-vortex/id1231932402)

Navigate a rolling ball through an ever-changing obstacle course. Test your reflexes and precision to achieve high scores and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced rolling gameplay, Obstacle avoidance challenges, High score tracking, Challenge friends, Intuitive controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Deer | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Panda | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Elephant | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Giraffe | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Lion | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Lioness | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Rhino | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Zebra | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock The Zoo Characters | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and stress-relieving
- 🎨 Customizable balls and vortexes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads and pop-ups
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Vibration issues causing distraction
- 🤯 Frustratingly difficult at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Leaderboard and progress not saving properly
- Ads playing even after paying to remove them

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and modes
- Ability to turn off vibrations completely
- Offline play without ads
- Additional customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go Up free?

Go Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rolly Vortex free?

Rolly Vortex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Go Up or Rolly Vortex?

Rolly Vortex is rated higher. Go Up averages 3.8 out of 5 from 522 ratings, while Rolly Vortex averages 4.6 from 305K ratings.

### Do Go Up or Rolly Vortex have ads?

Rolly Vortex shows ads; Go Up does not.

### Which is updated more often, Go Up or Rolly Vortex?

Go Up ships an update every 4 days, and Rolly Vortex every 4 months. Most recently, Go Up was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rolly Vortex on October 17, 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.*