Comparison

Bumble Up vs Polycell

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

Head to head
About

Bumble Up

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced arcade game. Climb stairs while dodging falling objects, collect crystals, and aim for a high score. Choose your strategy: slow and steady or a thrilling dash.

Highlights
  • Climb stairs while dodging falling objects
  • Collect crystals
  • Unlock items in the store
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Changing backdrops
Features
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Put your tapping skills to the test with Bumble Up, the brand new arcade game from The Mascoteers! Climb the stairs while dodging the various shapes and objects that are tumbling down at break neck speed. You have the ability to move left, right and upwards, hopping as you go and navigating the perils and danger that surrounds you. One strategy is to take it slow and steady; hopping along steps, waiting for the right time and making a dash when you see that opening. Another strategy, which we’d highly recommend, is to put the pedal to the metal and dash your way up the stairs, dodging obstacles by instinct! Find a strategy that works for you and see how high a score you can get. WARNING: highly addictive! Expect to not be able to put the phone down for weeks! Features: All kinds of weird and unpredictable objects falling down the stairs as you climb them More difficult the higher you climb Changing backdrop to keep you guessing Collect crystals to buy items in the store Download and play for free!

About

Polycell

Features
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Welcome to Polycell, a captivating world where you take on the role of a tiny virus on a thrilling mission. Your goal? Collect as much DNA from other cells while evading furious enemies! With two exciting game modes to choose from, dive into the adventures of a virus mutant. Polycell offers a classic arcade experience infused with modern twists. Encounter AI-driven enemy cells, navigate through physics-based gameplay with simple finger controls — hold & drag, aim, and release. Explore diverse custom skins and collect DNA points to unlock powerful upgrades like IMMUNIUM and FROZIUM. Discover special cells for point multipliers or to slow down aggressive adversaries. Compete on global leaderboards, challenging friends and players worldwide. Earn achievements and collect coveted medals as you showcase your skills in this immersive, action-packed universe. Join the Polycell world and test your agility, strategy, and precision in this exhilarating game. Get ready to unleash your virus avatar into a realm of challenges and triumphs — let the adventure begin! FEATURES of Polycell: - Classical Arcade game - Angry ENEMY cells driven by AI - Enjoy a FUN PHYSICS-BASED GAMEPLAY: Control the tiny virus, aka polycell by using your fingers, hold and drag, aim and release method so simple - Custom SKINS - UPGRADE: Collect DNA points, use power ups to boost your points, like IMMUNIUM or FROZIUM, collect special cells to get POINTS DOUBLING or angry enemy SLOWER - LEADERBOARDS compete with your friends and other players and prove who is the best on the global leaderboards - ACHIEVEMENTS / COLLECTIBLE MEDALS - USING Game Center Enjoy the awesomeness, have fun with Polycell. Do you love Polycell? Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/biongames

Screenshots

Bumble Up4 screens
Polycell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bumble Up at none against Polycell's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Bumble Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Polycell sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bumble Up ships an update monthly, Polycell every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bumble Up versus Polycell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBumble UpPolycell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe MascoteersNorbert Fritz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bumble Up

One-time1
  • Remove advertisements$0.99
6 purchases

Polycell

One-time6
  • One piece of Amethyst$1.99
  • Two pieces of Amethyst$3.99
  • Three pieces of Amethyst$7.99
Show 3 more
  • Handful of Amethyst$12.99
  • A bunch of Amethyst$19.99
  • Mountain of Amethyst$39.99

Questions

Is Bumble Up free?
Bumble Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Polycell free?
Polycell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bumble Up or Polycell have ads?
Polycell shows ads; Bumble Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Bumble Up or Polycell?
Bumble Up ships an update monthly, and Polycell every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bumble Up was updated on September 28, 2026 and Polycell on September 15, 2026.

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