Comparison

Pickle Pete vs Uprising

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

Head to head
About

Pickle Pete

Engage in a top-down arena shooter where you battle waves of enemies with autofire and a vast arsenal. Utilize your hero's abilities, including a dodge roll, to survive and create unique builds. Explore diverse environments and defeat epic bosses to save the world.

Highlights
  • Top-down arena shooter
  • Autofire and varied weapons
  • Dodge roll and on-demand abilities
  • Epic boss fights
  • Unique enemy mechanics per biome
  • Deep progression system for unique builds
  • Ad-free experience with subscription
Features
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Top down arena shooter with autofire and a wide variety of guns to choose from. Survive waves of enemies by using the full arsenal of your pickle, including a dodge roll and other on-demand abilities. Darkness has settled over the world, and our hero must find a way to survive against the waves of evil forces. Stack up, gear up, and create countless combinations of unique builds to become stronger than your enemies. Find the antidote and save the world! Features: - Tons of epic boss fights - Rich environments with unique enemy mechanics per biome - Deep progression system that leads to unique builds every run - Super easy controls - Various game-modes to mix it up Details on Subscriptions 1. Subscription Pricing & Billing You can subscribe within the game for ‘Vip Experience’, for $4.99 a calendar week or $12.99 a calendar month. 2. Subscription Content Subscribers can enjoy the following privileges during the period: - Instant 1000 gems - Ad-free experience 3. Auto Renewals The App Store Subscription feature renews automatically via your iTunes Account. Users can manage the subscription through your iTunes/Apple ID Settings Manager. The subscription will auto-renew for the assigned billing period if the auto-renew feature is not turned off 24 hours before the current subscription expires. 4. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Terms of Service: https://www.frojoapps.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.frojoapps.com/pickle-privacy-policy 5. Subscription Cancellation If you would like to cancel your subscription, go to ‘Settings’ on your iOS device --> ‘iTunes & App Store’ --> tap ‘Apple ID’ and then ‘View Apple ID’. Enter ‘Account Settings’, tap ‘Subscriptions’ --> ‘Manage’ and select the subscription for ‘Pickle Pete’ to cancel it.

About

Uprising

Engage in a top-down shooter RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. As a lone hero with a unique respawn ability, you must liberate your city from alien invaders and mutated humans. Gather survivors, upgrade your hero, and lead the resistance.

Highlights
  • Top-down shooter gameplay
  • RPG progression and customization
  • One-stick controls for easy play
  • High-paced action and combat
  • Exploration of abandoned city
  • Gathering and uniting survivors
Features
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Step into a post-apocalyptic world overrun by alien invaders in “Uprising: Survivor RPG”, a thrilling top-down shooter with RPG elements. Become the last hope for humanity as you take on the role of a lone hero with an extraordinary power - the ability to respawn in an underground bunker, a gift bestowed by one of the last surviving human scientists! Your mission is clear: Liberate your city from the clutches of hideous alien invaders, cleanse it of mutated humans, and thwart the menacing alien robotic hunter-killers. As you progress, gather a band of survivors and unite to form a formidable resistance against the extraterrestrial threat. Game Features: One-Stick Controls: Dive into action with ease using intuitive one-stick controls, allowing for one-handed gameplay. “Uprising: Survivor RPG” is accessible to everyone, from newcomers to experienced gamers. High-Paced Action: Prepare for intense, high-paced action that will test your reflexes and strategic thinking. Master the dynamic combat system, learn to dodge enemy attacks, and exploit vulnerabilities! Exploration: Embark on a journey through a dangerous abandoned city, full of enemies, loot and secrets. Unlock new locations as your character progresses, each offering secret rewards! RPG Progression: Customize your hero's development through RPG progression. Upgrade various parameters, unlock new weapons and skills, and manage your resources! Are you ready to become the beacon of hope in a world on the brink of destruction? Play “Uprising: Survivor RPG” and lead the resistance against the alien invaders in this action-packed, post-apocalyptic RPG shooter. Download now and join the fight for humanity's survival! -- Terms of Use (EULA): https://verariumgames.com/privacy

Screenshots

Pickle Pete4 screens
Uprising4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pickle Pete at 67% against Uprising's 35%. Pickle Pete also leads on ratings volume (7.2K vs 391) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Uprising's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Pickle Pete sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Uprising sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pickle Pete holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pickle Pete has 7.2K ratings behind it against 391, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Pickle Pete's written reviews are positive against 35% of Uprising's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pickle Pete ships an update every 3 weeks, Uprising every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pickle Pete versus Uprising: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPickle PeteUprising
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (7.2K ratings) — better4.6 (391 ratings)
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews — better34.6% of reviews
Number of ratings7.2K — better391
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size344 MB696 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperFrojo AppsVERARIUM GAMES

Customer experience

Pickle Pete

All ratings7,240 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews434 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative25.3%

Uprising

All ratings391 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral11.5%
Negative53.8%

User reviews

Pickle Pete

From 7.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Minimal ads
  • 🚀 Responsive controls
  • 🎨 Unique art style
  • 💡 Diverse weapon and gear options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
  • 💰 Monetization issues (paywall, high prices)
  • 🔍 Lack of end-game content
  • 🤔 Repetitive gameplay

Uprising

From 391 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Classic run-and-gun gameplay style
  • 🎯 Challenging and fun gameplay experience
  • 👨‍💻 Responsive and helpful developers
  • 🎨 Well-made game overall

Room to improve

  • 💰 Excessive monetization and pricing ($40/month ad-free, $10/week)
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and game freezes
  • 🔊 Audio cuts out after ads or glitches completely
  • 📱 No landscape mode support
  • 🎮 Limited controller support (joystick only)

Bugs and requests

Pickle Pete

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Gear reset costs too high
  • Weapon/ability bugs and glitches
  • Inability to contact support
  • Crashes on device rotation

Requested features

6 requests
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More levels and challenges
  • Clan/guild system
  • Prestige/reset option
  • Improved progression system
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  • Better UI/UX for gear management

Uprising

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Sound cuts out after watching ads
  • Game crashes when solitaire ads appear
  • Game crashes at golf club location
  • Game auto-reloads at alien fortress
  • Data and purchases lost after app update
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  • Exit buttons missing in upgrades and heroes menus
  • UI elements off-screen on iPad with iOS 18
  • In-game purchases disappear after leaving room
  • Grenade pickup not functional in first level

Requested features

6 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Full controller integration
  • Aspect ratio resize option for tablet devices
  • Permanent ad removal option
  • More game content
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  • Better tutorial for game mechanics (grenade pickup)

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Pickle Pete

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time12
  • Starter Pack$1.49
  • Piggy Bank$1.49
  • Level Pack 1$1.99
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  • Level Pack 4$2.99
  • Level Pack 2$2.99
  • Level Pack 3$2.99
  • Piggy Bank$3.99
  • 1 Random Epic Gear$3.99
  • Level Pack 8$6.99
  • Battle Pass$9.99
  • VIP Experience$17.99
  • Pickle Plucker Pro Max$19.99
20 purchases

Uprising

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Anti-Ad Week$9.997 Days
One-time18
  • D1 Offer$0.99
  • Daily Boosters$1.99
  • Daily Resources$1.99
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  • Daily Bundle$1.99
  • 100 credits$1.99
  • Special Offer 1$4.99
  • 300 Credits$4.99
  • 40 Ad Token$4.99
  • Limited Offer 1$6.99
  • Up Rewards Unlock$9.99
  • 90 Ad token$9.99
  • Special Offer 2$9.99
  • 750 Credits$9.99
  • Special Offer 3$19.99
  • 1800 Credits$19.99
  • 200 Ad tokens$19.99
  • Special Offer 4$29.99
  • Saul$49.99

Questions

Is Pickle Pete free?
Pickle Pete is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Uprising free?
Uprising is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pickle Pete or Uprising?
Pickle Pete is rated higher. Pickle Pete averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while Uprising averages 4.6 from 391 ratings.
Do Pickle Pete or Uprising have ads?
Both Pickle Pete and Uprising show ads.
Which is updated more often, Pickle Pete or Uprising?
Pickle Pete ships an update every 3 weeks, and Uprising every 10 days. Most recently, Pickle Pete was updated on September 24, 2026 and Uprising on August 30, 2026.

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