249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
If you already know Upstream Struggle, this is the deeper bench. 249+ upstream struggle apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.9★ (9.7K) | Yes | No | Sep 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.6★ (38) | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.7★ (16K) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 1.0★ (1) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free was $0.99 | — | No | No | Aug 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Sep 2026 |
Embark on an endless salmon run, swimming upstream to reach home. Dodge a variety of enemies for as long as possible to unlock new fish species and improve your score.
Guide a turtle upstream, dodging obstacles like rocks and fish. Collect gold to unlock new characters and lily pads to restore energy. Explore diverse environments and compete on leaderboards.
Lead a school of fish to grow by collecting others and swallowing opponents. Upgrade your fish to become the largest and rule the underwater kingdom. Engage in survival challenges and mini-games.
