TapTapUp vs PULSE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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.
PULSE
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapTapUp at none against PULSE's 1. TapTapUp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). PULSE's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 days). On price 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
Both are free to download. PULSE sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapTapUp asks for nothing beyond the download.
TapTapUp ships an update every 3 days, PULSE daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TapTapUp | PULSE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hasancan Cakicioglu | Serkan Cura |
In-app purchases
TapTapUp
No in-app purchases
PULSE
- Remove Ads$1.99
