# Dare the Monkey: Deluxe — Run, Jump & Go Bananas!

> One-touch platformer with classic arcade spirit for mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by Hot Right Now LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-the-monkey-deluxe/id1435648738 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hot Right Now LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327040490)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 291 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 164 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-11-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-the-monkey-deluxe/id1435648738/reviews.md

## What is Dare the Monkey?

Say hello to Dare, your little monkey hero! Risk life and limb as you run, jump, and roll your way across increasingly tricky worlds.

Dare the Monkey is an extremely addictive, super casual, one-touch platformer that evokes the spirit of classic arcade and console games. It's a love letter to the golden age of video games but expertly reinvented for mobile.

Easy to pick up but difficult to master. Play it if you Dare!

FEATURES

• No ads
• No in-app purchases
• All game characters unlocked
• Play on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
• Play as one of nine awesome tribe members
• Hours of arcade action
• Two brand new exclusive characters
• Endless lava caves game mode exclusive to Apple Watch
• Extremely challenging

## Key features

- One-touch platforming
- Classic arcade spirit
- Unlockable characters
- Hours of arcade action
- Apple Watch exclusive mode
- Challenging gameplay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 19)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-the-monkey-deluxe/id1435648738/reviews.md

### 3/5 — This game is so much it’s the best game ever

*2026-03-13*

Love this game so much it’s so good. I love it. I love it. I love it. I have a big crush on Orla

### 5/5 — Game sympa

*2022-07-18*

Tape sympa

### 5/5 — Love it

*2022-06-12*

Amazing and addictive

### 3/5 — Unsatisfying controls and collision detection

*2022-06-11*

To me the game does not feel good. I just played a bit longer to see why. Levels are solid with some nice surprises. Graphics are solid, a bit generic, different environments. Often the contrast between bad thing - background- platform is so little that I oversaw a bad thing. Controls are simple. Click on screen to jump, hold for longer jump. Still to me it did not feel good. I think it is because it is too strict: eg no margin when jumping of a platform, I.e even allow to jump when a bit over the edge. Collision is not only too exact, it feels even off, bad. Very often it feels as if an obstacle was not touched, but game days yes. It should be the other way, give a bit of margin. It is one thing to have a difficult game by designing challenges and another thing by having controls/ collisions that do not feel good and are just too technical exact. This game unfortunately is of the later, even it has some good designed challenges. It does not feel well controllable, unsatisfying. 90% of times when hitting obstacle of falling it felt like the games fault, not mine. Average game.

### 5/5 — Version 1.0.6 broke apple watch app

*2022-06-03*

New version installed now apple watch app crashes. Watchos 8.6. Uninstalled, rebooted and reinstalled, still crashes out.
(Update 6.2.22, I did have assistive touch on. Turning it off fixed the problem)

**Developer response:** Hi. We have tested on our Apple Watches with WatchOS 8.6 and it’s running fine at our end. Here are a few things you can try to resolve your issue:

1) Check that AssistiveTouch on your Apple Watch is switched off. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Accessibility > AssistiveTouch, then tap to turn it off. 2) Check your Bluetooth connection on both the iPhone and Apple Watch via their respective Control Centre interfaces to make sure there is a connection. 3) Try restarting your iPhone and/or Apple Watch. Thanks.

### 3/5 — Richman

*2021-08-10*

Die Umsetzung auf der Apple Watch ist nicht schlecht, aber das springen in dem man auf den Bildschirm drückt ist unpraktisch. 
Weil bei einem höheren Sprung und dem längeren drücken auf den Bildschirm immer das Popup Menü aufgeht. Bei der kostenlosen Version springt man über die digital Crown bei der Deluxe Version über den Bildschirm. Außerdem wären mehrere Welten auf der Apple Watch die man auswählen kann wie auf dem Handy schöner. 
Man hat nur die Möglichkeit die Lavalevel zu spielen. Bei 5 € für die Deluxe Version hätte man sich auch bei der Apple Watch mehr Mühe geben können. Ansonsten ist ein Support der nur über Facebook zu erreichen ist und keine regelmäßigen Updates bringt immer sehr schlechte Werbung.

### 3/5 — Cool game

*2020-12-26*

This is a cool game, I’d give 5 stars but the long press on the Apple Watch 6 makes it really hard because it always goes to the mute screen if you press a millisecond to long which is very irritating. I played the free one and it’s the same.

**Developer response:** Hi. You can now turn the Digital Crown to jump instead. This gets around the issue you mentioned.

### 5/5 — nice game

*2019-06-18*

I like it 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

### 1/5 — Nicht leicht !!

*2019-06-16*

Für Kinder ist Nicht geeignet, das Spiel ist sehr schwer daher nur 1 Stern

### 5/5 — Schönes Spiel

*2019-06-15*

Schön gemachtes Spiel.

Ein netter Zeitvertreib, macht Spaß.

## Frequently asked questions about Dare the Monkey

### What kind of game is Dare the Monkey: Deluxe?

Dare the Monkey: Deluxe is an extremely addictive, super casual, one-touch platformer. It captures the spirit of classic arcade and console games, reinvented for mobile devices. Players control a monkey hero who runs, jumps, and rolls through increasingly tricky worlds.

### What are the key features of this game?

The game features intuitive one-touch controls, classic arcade-style gameplay, and hours of action. Players can unlock nine different tribe members and two exclusive characters. There's also an endless lava caves game mode exclusive to Apple Watch.

### How much does Dare the Monkey: Deluxe cost?

This application is a paid game. It does not contain any advertisements or in-app purchases, meaning all content is available upon purchase.

### What devices is Dare the Monkey: Deluxe compatible with?

The game is designed to be played on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. This cross-device compatibility allows for seamless gameplay across your Apple ecosystem.

### Is this game difficult to play?

Dare the Monkey: Deluxe is easy to pick up due to its simple one-touch controls, but it is difficult to master. The game offers extremely challenging levels, providing a rewarding experience for players who seek a test of their platforming skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.8 — 2022-07-16

Some small tweaks and fixes. Enjoy!

### 1.0.7 — 2022-06-08

Squished a few bugs. Enjoy!

### 1.0.6 — 2022-05-26

Good news! We’ve added Digital Crown support to the Apple Watch version. Enjoy!

### 1.0.5 — 2019-02-18

Some performance tweaks. Enjoy!

### 1.0.4 — 2019-01-16

Got the Apple Watch Series 4? This update takes advantage of its larger screen size. Enjoy!

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