# Ape UP! vs Classic Maelstrom

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classic Maelstrom at none against Ape UP!'s 1. Classic Maelstrom also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 133 months) and device support. Ape UP!'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ape UP! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classic Maelstrom asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ape UP! against 5.0 for Classic Maelstrom. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Ape UP! ships an update every 133 months, Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ape UP! | Classic Maelstrom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ape-up/id956598119/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 133 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 37 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [omytap](https://appshunter.io/developer/910138297) | [Sam Lantinga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885293004) |

## 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 |


### Classic Maelstrom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classic-maelstrom/id6760607912)

Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade shooter with classic pixel graphics and authentic sounds. Enjoy cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, along with modern touch and controller support. Discover hidden secrets and challenge yourself with unique game modes.

**Highlights:** Fast-action gameplay, Classic pixel graphics, Original sounds, Cooperative multiplayer, Competitive multiplayer, Mobile touch controls, Game controller support, Kid Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ape UP! free?

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

### Is Classic Maelstrom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ape UP! or Classic Maelstrom?

Ape UP! and Classic Maelstrom are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Which is updated more often, Ape UP! or Classic Maelstrom?

Ape UP! ships an update every 133 months, and Classic Maelstrom every 2 days. Most recently, Ape UP! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Classic Maelstrom on October 28, 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.*