Comparison

Timeline Up! vs PULSE

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

Head to head
About

Timeline Up!

Lead a growing crowd through obstacle courses, shooting through gates and bricks. Recruit new members, upgrade your team, and conquer different historical eras in this action-packed runner game.

Highlights
  • Dynamic gun runner gameplay
  • Crowd evolution mechanics
  • Obstacle course challenges
  • Era unlocking system
  • Upgrade and merge system
Features
Currently charting
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Join the ultimate gun runner adventure! Lead your crowd through thrilling obstacle courses, shoot through gates, and evolve your team to conquer new eras! How to Play Navigate dynamic courses by swerving left and right, shooting through gates and bricks. Recruit powerful members to your crowd, enhancing your strength with each addition. Utilize upgrades to boost your team's capabilities and unlock new eras filled with unique challenges. Key Features - Dynamic Gun Runner Gameplay: Experience fast-paced action as you lead your crowd through challenging courses. - Crowd Evolution Mechanics: Recruit and upgrade members to build an unstoppable team. - Obstacle Course Challenges: Test your reflexes and strategy against a variety of obstacles. - Era Unlocking System: Progress through different historical periods, each with unique visuals and challenges. - Upgrade and Merge System: Enhance your team's abilities through strategic upgrades and merging. Why Play Timeline Up? If you're a fan of games that combine action, strategy, and progression, Timeline Up offers an engaging experience. Lead your crowd, overcome obstacles, and evolve through time in this thrilling runner shooter! Download Timeline Up now and embark on your epic journey!

About

PULSE

Features
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PULSE is a one-button neon reflex game built on rhythm and pure reaction. Tap to keep your orb alive as it glides through a stream of neon gates. Time every pulse, thread impossible gaps, and collect stars while the beat drives you forward. Miss once and it's over — so find your rhythm and go again. Simple to pick up. Relentless to master. FEATURES • One-button controls — anyone can play, few can master • Beat-reactive neon visuals that pulse with every move • Smooth, floaty physics tuned for that "one more run" feeling • Collect stars and chase your best score • Game Center leaderboards and achievements • Play offline, anytime — no account required No timers, no waiting. Just you, the beat, and one more run.

Screenshots

Timeline Up!4 screens
PULSE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PULSE at daily against Timeline Up!'s every 6 days. Timeline Up!'s advantage is chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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. Timeline Up! sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and PULSE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timeline Up! ships an update every 6 days, PULSE daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Timeline Up! versus PULSE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeline Up!PULSE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (41K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings41K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#85 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size561 MB63 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRollic GamesSerkan Cura

Bugs and requests

Timeline Up!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes on certain devices
  • Progression and unlocks not working as intended
  • Inventory and progress loss after updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Unlock promised features like skills, runes, and arena
  • Improve progression and difficulty scaling
  • Add more variety to timelines and levels

PULSE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Timeline Up!

One-time15
  • Energy Pack 1$1.99
  • Bundle-1$1.99
  • Timeline pack$1.99
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  • 1000 Diamond Pack$2.99
  • Special Offer$3.99
  • Energy Pack 2$4.99
  • Energy Jar$4.99
  • No Ads$6.99
  • Energy Bundle$6.99
  • Starter pack$8.49
  • 3300 Diamond Pack$8.99
  • Timeline Pass$9.99
  • Tower Fund-1$9.99
  • Energy Pack 3$14.99
  • 10000 Diamond Pack$24.99
1 purchases

PULSE

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Timeline Up! free?
Timeline Up! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PULSE free?
PULSE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Timeline Up! or PULSE have ads?
Both Timeline Up! and PULSE show ads.
Which is updated more often, Timeline Up! or PULSE?
Timeline Up! ships an update every 6 days, and PULSE daily. Most recently, Timeline Up! was updated on October 29, 2026 and PULSE on October 24, 2026.

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