# Endless Doves vs Ape UP!

The clearest difference is rating: Ape UP! at 5.0 against Endless Doves's 4.2. Ape UP! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Endless Doves's advantage is update cadence (every 11 months vs every 133 months) and ratings volume (70 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Endless Doves sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ape UP! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ape UP! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Endless Doves has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Endless Doves ships an update every 11 months, Ape UP! every 133 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Endless Doves | Ape UP! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-doves/id917676222/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-up/id956598119/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | — |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 months** | Every 133 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [omytap](https://appshunter.io/developer/910138297) |

## What reviewers say

### Endless Doves

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/endless-doves/id917676222)

Collect a variety of flying creatures, from doves to chickens, by navigating through a challenging game. Earn in-game currency to unlock new characters and compete with friends for high scores. Enjoy simple two-button controls in this addictive arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Collect various flying creatures, Unlock new characters with in-game currency, Compete for high scores, Simple two-button controls, Addictive gameplay loop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful retro graphics
- 🎵 Calming and nostalgic soundtrack
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Unique control scheme
- 🕰️ Relaxing and meditative experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
- ⏱️ Long loading times between attempts
- 📺 Intrusive and frequent ads
- 🤔 Unclear control scheme and tutorial
- 🔁 Repetitive and not much variety

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Controls become unresponsive at times

**Requested features**

- More unlockable characters and customization options
- Adjustable difficulty levels
- Checkpoint system to avoid restarting from the beginning
- Ability to disable ads through in-app purchase


### Ape UP!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-up/id956598119)

Tap to ascend a towering obstacle course, bouncing off friendly creatures and avoiding hazards. Grab power-ups to blast through levels and collect coins to customize your character's appearance. This arcade climber offers simple, addictive gameplay with a retro aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump gameplay, Bounce off obstacles, Collect bananas for power-ups, Smash through floors, Customize ape colors, Pixel art retro style

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Endless Doves free?

Endless Doves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ape UP! free?

Ape UP! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Endless Doves or Ape UP!?

Ape UP! is rated higher. Endless Doves averages 4.2 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Ape UP! averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Endless Doves or Ape UP!?

Endless Doves ships an update every 11 months, and Ape UP! every 133 months. Most recently, Endless Doves was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ape UP! on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*