Comparison

Counter Tactics vs Mass Up

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Counter Tactics

Engage in asynchronous, turn-based PvP battles where strategic planning and clever use of a unique Battle Stack system are key to victory. Collect tokens, customize your playstyle, and climb seasonal ranked ladders. Practice in tutorials or challenge friends worldwide.

Highlights
  • Asynchronous tactical PvP battles
  • Unique Battle Stack system
  • Turn-based combat
  • Seasonal ranked progression
  • Token collection and combos
  • Single-player training modes
  • Challenge friends
Features
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Strategize and chill in an asynchronous, tactical PvP battler built for quick sessions and deep mastery. Counter Tactics blends thoughtful turn‑based strategy with competitive Ranked play, seasonal progression, and a unique Battle Stack system that rewards clever planning. Build your Battle Stacks, outsmart opponents in turn-based combat, and rise through new seasons every two months. Whether you’re climbing the Ranked ladder or experimenting with new Token combos, every match is a fresh puzzle to solve. Tactical PvP Battles Face players worldwide in quick, strategic matches where every move matters. Predict your opponent, set up powerful plays, and adapt on the fly. Build Your Battle Stacks Create up to 20 Battle Stacks using the Tokens you collect. Mix roles, abilities, and synergies to craft your own playstyle. Climb the Ranked Ladder Earn Fame, advance through Tiers, and compete for leaderboard placement. Seasons reset every two months, giving everyone a chance to rise. Train with Rusty New to tactics games? Learn the ropes in single‑player Training battles and guided tutorials. Collect Tokens, Avatars, and More Unlock new Tokens, customize your avatar, and earn or purchase cosmetic upgrades. Trade duplicate Tokens for Crystals to expand your collection. Challenge Friends Send Friendly Battle invites through Game Center and test your strategies in casual or live synchronous matches. Always Evolving Each season brings balance updates, new content, and fresh opportunities to climb.

About

Mass Up

Features
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Roll and grow. Grow as big as the whole planet!Get ready to roll in the wackiest arcade adventure on mobile! Mass Up is a chaotic physics-based game where you control a sticky ball that absorbs everything it touches — from tiny toys to giant TVs. Grow bigger, faster, and weirder as you explore absurd biomes, complete crazy objectives, and unlock ridiculous collections. Grow your ball to epic sizes Easy-to-learn, hard-to-master controls Collect over 100 unique objects Complete challenges and earn stars Use boosters to smash your records Explore garden, beach, and indoor levels — with more coming soon! Play offline or online, at your own pace or in speed runs. Perfect for kids and adults alike! Start small. Roll big. Mass Up!

Screenshots

Counter Tactics4 screens
Mass Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Counter Tactics at none against Mass Up's shown. Counter Tactics also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Mass Up's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Counter Tactics sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Mass Up sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Counter Tactics ships an update every 3 weeks, Mass Up every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Counter Tactics versus Mass Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCounter TacticsMass Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB726 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSteven SilveyCROSSBRIDGE GAME STUDIOS

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Counter Tactics

One-time6
  • Crystal Pack - 50$0.99
  • Crystal Pack - 150$1.99
  • Crystal Pack - 300$2.99
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  • Crystal Pack - 750$4.99
  • Crystal Pack - 2000$9.99
  • Crystal Pack - 50000$99.99
10 purchases

Mass Up

One-time10
  • Resources Pack #1$1.99
  • No Energy Offer$4.99
  • Resources Pack #2$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Resources Pack #3$8.99
  • Holiday Pack #1$9.99
  • Boosters Pack #2$14.99
  • Resources Pack #4$19.99
  • Resources Pack #5$29.99
  • Resources Pack #6$39.99
  • Boosters Pack #4$39.99

Questions

Is Counter Tactics free?
Counter Tactics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mass Up free?
Mass Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Counter Tactics or Mass Up have ads?
Mass Up shows ads; Counter Tactics does not.
Which is updated more often, Counter Tactics or Mass Up?
Counter Tactics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mass Up every 8 days. Most recently, Counter Tactics was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mass Up on October 30, 2026.

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