SUPER MEGA RUNNERS vs Upward Bound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SUPER MEGA RUNNERS
Experience a retro-style run and jump game with simple controls and addictive gameplay. Master precise jumping, utilize power-ups, and unlock unique characters. Create and share your own challenging levels with a vibrant community.
- Retro run and jump gameplay
- Tap-based jump controls
- Power-ups for enhanced abilities
- Unlockable Mega Runners
- Create and share custom stages
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-Awesome! I can't stop playing. -Warning, This game is addicting. -Seriously one of the best games on the app market Retro style run and jump game! Simple controls! Lots of fun! Reach the goal with your super mega runner! ■Run and Jump! Tap quickly for a little jump. Tap and hold for a higher jump. Master the jump technique to clear the athletic stages! ■Power-Ups! Hit and destroy "!" blocks for special items. Get mega big with a strawberry and destroy everything on your way, or get extra rich with a banana! ■Mega Runners! President Abe, Army Guy, Mister Tee, and more! Each runner has their own characteristics! ■Stage Maker You can make your own stage and share it with other players. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Upward Bound
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A single misstep, and it’s a long way down... How high can you climb? Welcome to Upward Bound, the endless vertical playground where precision physics meets heart-pounding retro arcade action! Take control of a bouncy, smiling square hero and leap your way through a shifting gauntlet of neon platforms, gravity-defying boosters, and chaotic hazards. Developed by an 11 year old game design and Systemores LLC, Upward Bound combines easy-to-learn mechanics with nail-biting difficulty that will keep you tapping "Play Again" for just one more run. GAME MODES TO TEST YOUR REFLEXES CLASSIC MODE: The Endless Climb Master the physics of the bounce! Perfect your timing on shifting platforms that shrink as you climb higher. It’s you versus gravity in a peaceful yet increasingly tense ascent to the stars. FLOOR IS LAVA MODE: Beat the Heat! Unlocked at 500m in Classic. Speed is life! Searing, glowing lava is rising from the depths, and it scales in speed the higher you go. Make split-second decisions, find the optimal route, and climb fast or get toasted! SWARM MODE: Dodge the Critters! Unlocked at 700m in Lava. The sky is falling! Navigate a treacherous obstacle course while dodging a descending, wiggling swarm of hostile bugs. Keep your head on a swivel! BOSS BATTLE: Defeat the Bug King! Unlocked at 550m in Swarm. Face off against the insect monarch himself! The Bug King reigns at the top of the vertical frontier. Dodge his wiggling minions, time your landing on heavy Cannon Platforms, and fire explosive cannonballs to blast the King out of the sky! COOL ELEMENTS Interactive Neon Environments: Watch the backdrop transform as you climb from deep sky blues and rich cosmic purples into the dark, star-studded edges of space. Shifting Platform Types: Normal Ledges: Your trusty stepping stones. Moving Platforms: Shifting left and right to challenge your timing. Cloud Platforms: Crumbling, dissolving shelves that vanish under your weight and respawn later—keep moving! Bouncy Pink Pads: High-velocity springboards that launch you skyward with satisfying momentum! Cannon Platforms: Land on them to load and fire heavy cannonballs upward at bosses! Quick-Drop Mechanics: Tap Down to immediately slip through gaps and drop onto lower ledges, giving you absolute tactical control over your path. Global & Local Leaderboards: Track your personal bests offline or post your speed records to the privacy-friendly global cloud leaderboard to prove you're the ultimate climber. Vibrant Retro Aesthetics & Dynamic Haptics: Enjoy smooth particle trails, satisfying sound effects, and responsive visual micro-animations that make every jump feel incredibly premium. PRIVACY-FIRST GAMING No ads, no predatory tracking, and no hardware-linked telemetry. Just pure, unadulterated arcade fun. Your high scores, preferences, and custom settings stay on your device unless you choose to compete on the global board! The vertical frontier is waiting. Can you defeat the Bug King and conquer the summit? Download Upward Bound today and reach new heights!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Upward Bound at none against SUPER MEGA RUNNERS's shown. Upward Bound also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SUPER MEGA RUNNERS | Upward Bound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | tomocom | Systemores LLC |
Bugs and requests
SUPER MEGA RUNNERS
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game crashes when accessing user levels
- Level editor freezes after certain actions
Requested features
4 requests- More level creation tools
- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to upload unlimited levels
- Boss battles and power-ups
Upward Bound
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SUPER MEGA RUNNERS
No in-app purchases
Upward Bound
No in-app purchases
Questions
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