Comparison

Pogo Time vs Ship Up

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

Head to head
About

Pogo Time

Features
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Touch and Hold to control time with your finger tip. You move in bullet time! Overcome all the obstacles and reach  the finish line to complete each level. Be the pogo master!

About

Ship Up

Recruit a crew by shooting at platforms, then use them to claim a ship and battle pirate ships. Explore islands and fortresses, sinking enemies to earn gold for upgrades and diamonds to empower your fleet. Become the ultimate pirate captain.

Highlights
  • Recruit crew members
  • Unlock new characters with special powers
  • Claim and upgrade ships
  • Battle pirate ships on mysterious islands
  • Conquer fortresses
  • Earn gold and diamonds for upgrades
Features
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-Recruit Your Crew: Shoot at platforms along the path to gather your crew. -Unlock New Characters: Fill the character bar in the top-left corner to unlock new characters, each with special powers. -Claim the Ship: Use the crew you’ve collected to win the ship at the finish line and prepare for battle. -Explore the Battle Area: Discover mysterious islands and fortresses protected by pirate ships. Sink these ships to conquer the fortress and crush your enemies. -Earn Rewards: Use the gold you earn from battles to upgrade the main game area and unlock better ships. -Strengthen Your Fleet: Spend diamonds to improve and empower your ships, allowing you to explore and conquer even more fortresses. This version maintains the same style and flow while incorporating your specific terms. Embark on an action-packed journey and become the ultimate pirate captain!

Screenshots

Pogo Time4 screens
Ship Up4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ship Up at none against Pogo Time's shown. Pogo Time's advantage is update cadence (every 9 months vs every 48 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pogo Time ships an update every 9 months, Ship Up every 48 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pogo Time versus Ship Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPogo TimeShip Up
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 months — betterEvery 48 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB194 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHenrique SilvaIsmail Simsek

In-app purchases

None

Pogo Time

No in-app purchases

None

Ship Up

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pogo Time free?
Pogo Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ship Up free?
Ship Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pogo Time or Ship Up have ads?
Pogo Time shows ads; Ship Up does not.
Which is updated more often, Pogo Time or Ship Up?
Pogo Time ships an update every 9 months, and Ship Up every 48 months. Most recently, Pogo Time was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ship Up on October 24, 2026.

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