Comparison

Head Up Runner vs Gribli

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

Head to head

Jump, Spin, Survive!

Minimal Match 3 Game

About

Head Up Runner

Features

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Get ready for a unique endless runner experience! Jump, spin, and switch lanes to avoid obstacles and collect rewards. Can you master the rhythm and stay in control? Features: Dynamic lane-switching gameplay Intuitive controls and smooth animations Endless levels with increasing difficulty Stunning visuals and immersive sound effects Unlockable characters and power-ups How long can you keep spinning and running? Download now and find out!

About

Gribli

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Gribli is a minimal fast-paced match-3 puzzle game. Swap colorful dots, chain combos, and race against the clock. You start with 30 seconds — every match buys you more time. Think fast, plan ahead, and trigger chain reactions to maximize your score. FEATURES - Classic match-3 gameplay with a time twist - Chain reactions and combo bonuses - Bomb tiles that clear the board and grant extra seconds - Light and Dark mode - Global leaderboard - Haptic feedback Simple to learn. Hard to master.

Screenshots

Head Up Runner4 screens

Gribli3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Gribli at none against Head Up Runner's shown. Gribli also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). Head Up Runner's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Head Up Runner ships an update every 11 days, Gribli every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

Head Up Runner versus Gribli: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Head Up Runner	Gribli
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 11 days	Every 3 days — better
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	17.6
Further details — not scored
Size	63 MB	1 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Salih Eksioglu	Patrice Cassard

In-app purchases

None

Head Up Runner

No in-app purchases

None

Gribli

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Head Up Runner free?

Head Up Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is Gribli free?

Gribli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Head Up Runner or Gribli have ads?

Head Up Runner shows ads; Gribli does not.

Which is updated more often, Head Up Runner or Gribli?

Head Up Runner ships an update every 11 days, and Gribli every 3 days. Most recently, Head Up Runner was updated on October 28, 2026 and Gribli on October 27, 2026.