Comparison

Squirreled Away vs UP

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

Head to head
About

Squirreled Away

An action puzzle game featuring a squirrel with addictive, retro-inspired gameplay. Choose between a relaxed or fast-paced mode and compete with friends on Game Center leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Squirrel-themed action puzzle gameplay
  • Two distinct play modes (chill and hectic)
  • Classic arcade and console game inspiration
  • Original chiptune music
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
Features
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It's a retro action puzzle game with a squirrel. Have fun :) Features - Two play modes: one chill, one hectic - Unique, addictive gameplay inspired by classic arcade and console games - Three different chiptunes by Joel Francis Burford - Game Center leaderboards and achievements. Challenge your friends!

About

UP

Features
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Tap, Switch, and Survive! UP-DOWN! is a fast-paced, pixel-art arcade game that pushes your reflexes and timing to the absolute limit. Tap the screen to switch your character's direction up or down, dodge deadly traps in an endless world, and survive as long as you can! Core Gameplay: The controls are simple but hard to master: Tap to go up, tap to go down! You must make split-second decisions to avoid saws, spikes, and ruthless enemies in a continuously accelerating, endless map. One wrong move, and it's game over. Key Features: Endless Map & Deadly Traps: Experience a true endless survival challenge where obstacles get harder and faster the further you go. Explore Unique Realms: Journey through dark dungeons, frozen wastelands, toxic sewers, and perilous forests. Every map features its own distinct atmosphere and challenges. Unlockable Characters: Don't stick to just one hero. Unlock a wide roster of unique characters, including skeletons, goblins, and mysterious rogues, and play your way. Multiple Game Modes: Test your skills beyond the classic survival experience with brand-new game modes that require different strategies. Retro Pixel Art: Beautifully crafted 2D pixel graphics that bring the classic arcade vibe to life with smooth, modern mechanics. Play Offline: No internet? No problem. Enjoy non-stop action anywhere, anytime with full offline support. Do you trust your reflexes? Download now, beat your best "Chrono Peak" time, and master the art of survival!

Screenshots

Squirreled Away3 screens
UP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Squirreled Away at none against UP's shown. UP's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 32 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

Squirreled Away ships an update every 32 months, UP every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Squirreled Away versus UP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquirreled AwayUP
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSupernormal, LLCEmirhan Gireniz

In-app purchases

None

Squirreled Away

No in-app purchases

None

UP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Squirreled Away free?
Squirreled Away is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UP free?
UP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Squirreled Away or UP have ads?
UP shows ads; Squirreled Away does not.
Which is updated more often, Squirreled Away or UP?
Squirreled Away ships an update every 32 months, and UP every 4 days. Most recently, Squirreled Away was updated on November 3, 2026 and UP on October 30, 2026.

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