# Ape UP! vs Stretch Dungeon

The clearest difference is rating: Ape UP! at 5.0 against Stretch Dungeon's 4.1. Ape UP! also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Stretch Dungeon's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 133 months) and ratings volume (83 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ape UP! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stretch Dungeon sells 4 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stretch Dungeon has 83 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ape UP! ships an update every 133 months, Stretch Dungeon every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ape UP! | Stretch Dungeon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-up/id956598119/reviews)** | [4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-dungeon/id1080980064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | — | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 133 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [omytap](https://appshunter.io/developer/910138297) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## 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 |


### Stretch Dungeon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-dungeon/id1080980064)

Bounce, spring, and fall through a mind-bending action game by stretching walls. Navigate randomized levels in a deadly prison, aiming for a high score. Features unique mechanics, realistic physics, and atmospheric pixel art.

**Highlights:** Unique wall stretching mechanics, Easy single-tap portrait gameplay, Realistic beard physics, Atmospheric pixel art, Randomized levels for replayability, Warped prisoner's mind theme

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pot of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Unique and innovative mechanics
- 🎨 Great art style and visuals
- 🎉 Challenging but rewarding experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Unclear objectives and lack of instructions
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with frequent ads
- 🕹️ Difficult controls and unresponsive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes on launch
- Unavoidable damage from certain obstacles
- Synchronization issues between character and walls
- Inability to continue after watching an ad

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and customization options
- Implement a level editor or creator
- Improve tutorial and onboarding for new players
- Reduce the frequency and intrusiveness of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ape UP! free?

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

### Is Stretch Dungeon free?

Stretch Dungeon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ape UP! or Stretch Dungeon?

Ape UP! is rated higher. Ape UP! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Stretch Dungeon averages 4.1 from 83 ratings.

### Which is updated more often, Ape UP! or Stretch Dungeon?

Ape UP! ships an update every 133 months, and Stretch Dungeon every 6 months. Most recently, Ape UP! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Stretch Dungeon on November 6, 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.*