Straight Up vs Gearborn
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Straight Up
Test your reflexes and strategic thinking by tapping to jump between platforms. Navigate carefully to avoid fake paths and aim for your highest score. See how far you can progress in this challenging arcade game.
- Tap to jump
- Choose the correct path
- Avoid fake paths
- High score tracking
- Simple controls
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Jump Straight Up choosing the right path to your new best score! Tap left or right side of the screen to jump on the next platform. Don't forget to look forward so you can avoid fake paths! How far can you go?
Gearborn
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Merge Gears. Spawn Machines. Rule the Run! Get ready for an electrifying runner experience where every gear you collect powers your unstoppable machine army! In Gearborn, you’ll dive into a fast-paced world of strategy, action, and endless upgrades. Merge to Power Up Collect three types of gears — Robot, Cyborg, and Booster. Combine and upgrade them to unleash powerful allies and dominate the battlefield! Build Your Team Spawn mighty Robots and futuristic Cyborgs to run beside you and fight your enemies. Each merge strengthens your squad! Boost Your Way to Victory Use Booster Gears to supercharge your team and gain explosive advantages during runs. Easy to Play, Hard to Master Perfect for quick sessions, but packed with depth and strategy. Merge smartly to build the strongest army possible. Epic Battles. Massive Upgrades. Crush enemies, overcome challenges, and evolve your gear tech. The stronger your team, the further you go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gearborn at none against Straight Up's 4. Straight Up's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). On price 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. Straight Up sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Gearborn asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Straight Up | Gearborn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (916 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 916 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 291 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Eugeniu Curcudel | Umut Sahin |
Bugs and requests
Straight Up
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unresponsive controls
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when choosing paths
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to remove ads
- More characters or customization options
- Improved responsiveness and reduced lag
- Option to gradually increase difficulty
Gearborn
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Straight Up
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Mini Diamonds Pack$0.99
- Medium Diamonds Pack$1.99
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- Mega Diamonds Pack$2.99
Gearborn
No in-app purchases
