Comparison

The Escapee vs UP

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

Head to head
About

The Escapee

Embark on an action-adventure across an alien planet to find your way home. Solve mysteries, battle strange creatures, and overcome challenging puzzles in this remastered classic. Experience a visually stunning world with a captivating soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn graphics
  • Cinematic intro/outro sequences
  • In-game hint system
  • 7 levels on an alien planet
  • High-quality soundtrack
  • Puzzles and adventure elements
  • Challenging enemies
Features
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AWARD WINNING CLASSIC ACTION & ADVENTURE IS AVAILABLE ON IPHONE, IPAD AND IPOD TOUCH! _________________________________________ ... maybe they thought I was dead, and they threw me out like rag doll, in the middle of dirt, waste and litter. I was an Escapee - was I the only one? /Daniel White - captured from the Earth/ That was only the beginning, and has been followed by adventures through a distinct cyberspace. You are on the run from powerful alien beings on an alien planet, having been transported there for a reason that no-one knows at the beginning. Find your way home back to Earth and solve the mystery. ______________________________________ The Escapee has been REMASTERED and a great number of improvements has been added, such as built in hint system, improved gameplay and controls. FEATURES - incredible amount of hand drawn graphics - 5 minutes long intro and outro sequences - tens of death cutscenes - in-game hint system - easy controls - 7 levels through the alien planet - top quality soundtrack with more than 30 tracks - main character with more than 1200! hand drawn animation frames - tens of monsters and robots to kill and avoid - surprising end sequence - puzzles and adventure elements - heated action against tricky enemies REVIEWS Graphics 95% "It's like being in a movie, it works well with the Gameplay" Playability 94% "Simple to play with plenty of moves" Sound 94% "The atmosphere makes the scenes tense and scary" Addiction 95% "It arrived just before the holiday and I played it all over the holiday. It's hard not to play." Lastability 94% "This game challenges your mind and it's be a joy and an achievement to discover more" Overall 95% "Everything from the Graphics to Gameplay have been designed to work together, to create a game of near perfection." "During the course of the game you have to pass seven stages, each of which has its own distinct atmosphere and visual appearance, so you simply don't have a chance to get bored." "The Escapee is a thrilling and atmospheric game, the graphics were done with much love for detail, and the music and sound effects blend nicely with the atmosphere." The Escapee has been released on the Amiga originally, it has received a number of awards, such as "Game of the Year" or the CU Superstar award from the word biggest selling gaming magazines! Now the REMASTERED version is available on iOS.

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

The Escapee4 screens
UP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UP at Free against The Escapee's $2.99. UP also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 59 months). The Escapee's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

UP is free to download; The Escapee costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Escapee ships an update every 59 months, UP every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Escapee versus UP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe EscapeeUP
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 59 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB140 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperInvictusEmirhan Gireniz

In-app purchases

None

The Escapee

No in-app purchases

None

UP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Escapee free?
The Escapee costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is UP free?
UP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Escapee or UP have ads?
UP shows ads; The Escapee does not.
Which is updated more often, The Escapee or UP?
The Escapee ships an update every 59 months, and UP every 4 days. Most recently, The Escapee was updated on September 21, 2026 and UP on July 20, 2026.

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