TapTapUp vs Edge Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
TapTapUp
A minimalist arcade game challenges your reflexes with simple one-tap controls. Navigate a triangle through procedurally generated obstacles that increase in speed. Unlock new color themes as you progress and customize your gameplay experience.
- One-tap left/right movement
- Endless runner gameplay
- Procedurally increasing speed
- Unlockable color themes
- Minimalist arcade style
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TapTapUp is a minimalist arcade-style endless runner where a single tap moves your triangle left or right to dodge falling obstacles. With procedurally increasing speed, each session ramps up the reflex challenge and keeps you engaged. Unlock vibrant color themes as rewards for reaching new milestones and customize your play experience. Simple controls and fast-paced action make TapTapUp perfect for quick sessions or marathon runs.
Edge Runner
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Edge Runner is a skill-based arcade game that tests your reflexes, focus, and decision-making. Your goal is simple: avoid the green squares, collect red bonus squares, and score as high as possible. You start each run with three lives. Every collision with a green square costs one life โ lose all three, and the game ends. Red bonus squares reward precision and smart movement by giving you extra points and helping you push your score even higher. The game does not speed up over time. Instead, you choose your challenge: Easy โ relaxed and beginner-friendly Normal โ balanced arcade challenge Hard โ demanding and unforgiving Each difficulty level has its own Top 10 leaderboard, where you can track your best scores and compete for the highest position. With clean visuals and responsive controls, Edge Runner is easy to learn but difficult to master. Designed for short sessions and endless replayability, itโs perfect for quick breaks or focused score-chasing. Features: - Three lives per run - Three difficulty levels: Easy, Normal, Hard - Separate Top 10 leaderboard for each difficulty - Skill-based arcade gameplay - Avoid green squares, collect red bonus squares - Simple and precise controls - Minimal and clean design Three lives. One goal. How high can you climb?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TapTapUp at none against Edge Runner's shown. TapTapUp also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TapTapUp ships an update every 3 days, Edge Runner monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TapTapUp | Edge Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasancan Cakicioglu | Vladimir Mihajlovic |
In-app purchases
TapTapUp
No in-app purchases
Edge Runner
No in-app purchases









