Monkeyshine User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience86.1% of reviews
Neutral0.0% of reviews
Negative experience13.9% of reviews

~ Based on 36 written reviews from the US App Store.

Is Monkeyshine Safe?

Monkeyshine: Kids Activities appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Monkeyshine is 94/100.

This assessment is based on 133 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.9/5.

Safety Analysis

96.2% of ratings point to a safe experience
0.8% of ratings suggest some concerns
3.0% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 133 App Store ratings for Monkeyshine.

Is Monkeyshine Legit?

Monkeyshine: Kids Activities has limited verification signals. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Monkeyshine is 53/100.

Based on 53 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Wonderful ideas!

Truly love this app! So often I hear my kids say “I’m bored” and this app gives all of us great ideas! Especially love the restaurant survival section!

Response from developer

This makes us so happy! 💛 We created Monkeyshine for exactly those “I’m bored” moments, and we love that the restaurant survival activities are coming in handy! 🐒🍴

Such a lifesaver!

My daughter says she's bored constantly, and Monkeyshine always has a fun, screen-free activity ready, filtered by age, time, and indoor/outdoor. Highly recommend for getting kids off screens!

Response from developer

Thank you for the wonderful review! 💛 We love knowing Monkeyshine is making life a little easier for parents and helping kids discover fun beyond the screen. “I’m bored” doesn’t stand a chance! 🐒🙌

The best for looooong summer days!

Such a fun app to keep kids AND parents entertained. Huge variety of activities and most don’t need any extra supplies, just things you already have a home! We love it!

Response from developer

We love hearing this! 💛 Keeping kids and parents entertained and having fun using things already at home is exactly what Monkeyshine is all about. Here’s to more summer fun! ☀️🐒

Fun app for the whole family

I have two kids, 5 and 3 yo and this app is a lifesaver for moms! It has bunch of indoor/outdoor supplies/no-supplies activities you can make your little ones busy with. They even have activities for the whole family! We had so much fun playing games from this app!

Response from developer

Thank you so much, Kris! 💛 We’re so happy Monkeyshine has been helpful for your family. We love giving parents easy activity ideas for indoors, outdoors, supplies, no supplies, and full-family fun. So glad you all had a great time playing together! 🐒✨

Great app for kids!

As a parent - this app has helped me so much. It keeps my kids busy and having fun but off screens! Check it out!!

Response from developer

Thank you!! “Busy, having fun, and off screens” is basically the Monkeyshine dream. We’re so glad the app has helped make parent life a little easier and kid life a lot more fun! ✨🐒💛

Such a fun app

My daughter and I absolutely loved this app especially when we were traveling. It gave us so many fun ideas to do outside of the phone! Highly recommend

Response from developer

Thank you so much, Danielle! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your daughter loved Monkeyshine, especially while traveling. Helping families find fun, screen-free moments together is exactly what we hoped the app would do. So happy it brought a little extra joy to your trip! 🐒✨

A must for every family!

This app is worth every penny— full of ideas and inspiration to change up your entertainment. I’m really looking forward to seeing what we come up with!

Response from developer

Thank you so much! This made our day. We built Monkeyshine to help families find easy, fun ways to play, laugh, and make memories together, so it means a lot to hear that it’s sparking new ideas for your family!

Parent Must Have

If you’re looking for a way to get your kiddos off screens and really connect with your family, this app is a must! There are so many creative and fun ways to entertain your family, right from home. As a mom of 6, it’s always hard to find something to entertain all age groups. This app does it all. Highly recommend.
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Response from developer

Wow! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! As a mom of 6, you are basically the Olympic gold medalist of family fun...so this means a lot. We’re thrilled Monkeyshine is helping your family find creative ways to play, connect, and spend more time together off screens. Thank you for recommending us!

Best App to get my kids moving!

My kids LOVED this App! It got using their creativity and helped them move their bodies! I HIGHLY recommend!

Response from developer

Thank you so much for the kind words! We love hearing that Monkeyshine helped your kids get creative, move their bodies, and have real-life fun. Thank you so much for the amazing review. We’re so glad your kids love it! 🐒

Our family loves it!

Such a great concept and a great way to help our family connect together

Response from developer

This made our day. Thank you! Our goal is to help foster more family time, more laughs, and fewer “everyone staring at their own screen” moments 😄 We're so glad it’s working for you and your family!

So Creative and Interactive

I love the concept behind this app. There are so many great and easy things for kids to do with things that you already have lying around! It is very user friendly and easy to navigate. Highly recommend 😊

Response from developer

Thank you! We’re on a mission to turn “I’m bored” into “wait… this is actually awesome”😄 We're so glad it’s working for you, your kids and your family. Thanks for the recommendation!

Definitely a great find for families 🤍

Sometimes the kids say “I’m bored”… and we all know what that means 😅

We tried Monkeyshine and it instantly gives fun game and activity ideas for families. No more “what should we do?” moments — just open the app and start playing together.

Such a fun way to laugh, connect, and spend more quality time together with less screen time.

Definitely a great find for families 🤍
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Response from developer

Thank you so much 🤍 Hearing “I’m bored” really does have a way of taking over 😅 We’re thrilled that Monkeyshine is helping your family jump straight into fun. More laughs, more connection, less screen time...that’s the goal and that's why we built Monkeyshine!

Amazing for Kids!

I love how there’s an activity for different ages and different settings. It’s a life saver for wanting to have my own screen time on my phone!

Response from developer

We’re so glad Monkeyshine is helping you find the right activity for every age and situation.😄 If you ever want more ideas for a specific moment (playdates, road trips, restaurants, game nights), tell us and we’ll keep the monkey business coming.

Instant Family Fun

Monkeyshine is a simple, joyful app packed with quick activities and creative challenges. It’s perfect for adding real-world fun to any moment. Super easy, super entertaining, and great for kids and families!

Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to share this! 🌟 It means so much to hear that Monkeyshine is helping your family add a little spark of real-world fun whenever you need it. Our goal is to make it easy for families to jump into something playful and creative without any prep or stress, and we’re so glad it’s hitting the mark for you. 🐒💛

The best App

Ueh… Monkeyshine gave me a really fun vibe right from the start, ha! The app is light, colorful, and hmm… really enjoyable to use. You quickly find yourself exploring without even realizing it. I love how everything is smooth and a bit quirky, it instantly puts you in a good mood. In short, Monkeyshine brings a cool, playful atmosphere, perfect for relaxing and having fun for a while.
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Response from developer

Thank you for this awesome review! 🎉 We’re so glad Monkeyshine gave you that fun vibe right from the start. That’s exactly the feeling we hoped families would get when they opened the app. We’re always working on new ways to keep that light, joyful atmosphere going with even more activities and laughs. Keep the good vibes flowing! 🐒💛

Fun app

Has colorful art and allot of fun activities for the whole family. Monkeyshine will give you unending ideas for fun.

Response from developer

Thanks so much for the kind words! ✨ We’re thrilled that you’re enjoying the colorful artwork and all the fun activities packed into Monkeyshine. Our goal is to make sure families always have a new idea ready to go, whether you’ve got five minutes or a whole afternoon to play. Thanks for being part of the Monkeyshine family! 🐒💛

So much fun with my daughters!

I loved trying out Monkeyshine with my daughters! Let’s face it, kids can get bored and I was always one of those kids that made everything into a game. Not everyone is as creative (and I also tend to get brain fogs), so having an app like Monkeyshine gave us tons of ideas to have fun, bond and pass the time. I love the layout, easy to use app and fun graphics. The tutorial videos are clear and concise and there’s a great variety of activities that include little to no supplies. Definitely try it out with your family for every day fun and while on the road!
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful review! 💛 We’re thrilled to hear that Monkeyshine helped spark fun and bonding time with your daughters. That’s exactly why we built the app...for busy families who want to make everyday moments more joyful, even when the brain fog hits or the kids say “I’m bored.” Thank you again for the love and support! 🐒✨

Screen free fun

My twins loved being able to go into this app to find something that they can play. They were able to choose easily and look through what interested them the most such a cool app to have handy!

Response from developer

Thank you so much for this amazing review! 💛 We love hearing that your twins were able to jump right in, explore the activities, and choose what excited them most. That's exactly what we hoped Monkeyshine would inspire. We’ve got more activities and features on the way, and we can’t wait for your family to try them! Thanks for shining with us! 🐒✨

Purchased life time and it’s asking for payment again

Last week I downloaded and opt for lifetime subscription. Was able to sign in soon after. One week later it’s asking for selecting subscription again. Is there anyway to restore purchase?

Update: after posting review, developer reached out via email and resolved issue. Thank you very much h for prompt response. Much satisfied with this app now.
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Response from developer

Thanks so much for your message. We’re sorry for the confusion. Your lifetime subscription will always remain active, so you absolutely do not need to repurchase. We can help you restore your access right away or reset your password if needed. Please reach out to us at support@monkeyshine.co anytime. We’re here to help and will get this resolved quickly.

Very cute

Very cute, and fun. My kids loved it. Ages 4 and 6

Response from developer

We’re so happy to hear that your kids are loving Monkeyshine. We’ve got even more cute, creative, and laugh-filled activities coming soon, and we can’t wait for your family to try them! Keep shining!