# Ape UP! vs GyroSphere Trials

The clearest difference is rating: Ape UP! at 5.0 against GyroSphere Trials's 4.2. Ape UP! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). GyroSphere Trials's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 133 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ape UP! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GyroSphere Trials sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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: GyroSphere Trials has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ape UP! ships an update every 133 months, GyroSphere Trials every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ape UP! | GyroSphere Trials |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-up/id956598119/reviews)** | [4.2 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gyrosphere-trials/id1035238692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 58.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 133 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [omytap](https://appshunter.io/developer/910138297) | [Pronetis](https://appshunter.io/developer/488123835) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### GyroSphere Trials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gyrosphere-trials/id1035238692)

Navigate a challenging abstract world with a rolling sphere, mastering physics-based tracks and unpredictable obstacles. Test your reflexes and speed to unlock new arenas and beat your high scores. Can you conquer the sphere?

**Highlights:** One finger swipe ball control, Realistic physics-based tracks, Unlock new arenas, Wildcards for playing levels, In-app purchases for spheres and cards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100 Spheres | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5 Free Play Cards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 250 Spheres | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 12 Free Play Cards | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 600 Spheres | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 30 Free Play Cards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels Discounted | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels & Remove Ads | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great color schemes and animations
- 🎯 Challenging levels with rewarding completion
- 💎 Unique and innovative game concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited number of levels
- 🔋 Restrictive lives/spheres system
- 💸 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🎮 Subpar controls and camera

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Connectivity issues and loading problems
- Unresponsive or inconsistent controls

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and arenas
- Improve controls and camera
- Implement an ad-free or premium option
- Increase daily rewards and lives/spheres


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ape UP! free?

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

### Is GyroSphere Trials free?

GyroSphere Trials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ape UP! or GyroSphere Trials?

Ape UP! is rated higher. Ape UP! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GyroSphere Trials averages 4.2 from 1K ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Ape UP! or GyroSphere Trials?

Ape UP! ships an update every 133 months, and GyroSphere Trials every 2 months. Most recently, Ape UP! was updated on November 6, 2026 and GyroSphere Trials on November 11, 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.*