# Loop & Dot vs Dare the Monkey

The clearest difference is rating: Dare the Monkey at 4.8 against Loop & Dot's 3.5. Dare the Monkey also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 49%) and ratings volume (16K vs 61). Loop & Dot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dare the Monkey sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Loop & Dot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dare the Monkey holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dare the Monkey has 16K ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Loop & Dot's written reviews are positive against 76% of Dare the Monkey's.

Loop & Dot ships an update every 3 weeks, Dare the Monkey monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Loop & Dot | Dare the Monkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-and-dot/id1133744473/reviews) | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-the-monkey-go-bananas/id1135997386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **16K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Zeglarski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253194900) | [Hot Right Now LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327040490) |

## What reviewers say

### Loop & Dot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-and-dot/id1133744473)

Engage in a fast-paced chase game on your wrist. Control a shape-shifting ring to catch another ring while avoiding an enemy and the ticking clock. Test your reflexes in this speed-based arcade challenge.

**Highlights:** Shape-shifting rings, Catch Dot, Avoid enemy, Timed gameplay, Play on Apple Watch, Fast-paced chase

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for boredom
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Good for timepass
- 👍 Addictive
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Gets boring quickly
- 👎 Lacks instructions/tutorial
- 👎 Repetitive gameplay
- 👎 Limited colors/skins
- 👎 Coins become useless

**Reported bugs**

- Tapping/swiping doesn't work
- Game ends at random times
- Doesn't work on Series 9
- Doesn't work at all
- Crashed the watch

**Requested features**

- More colors and skins
- More things to do in the game
- Add more stuff to the shop
- Add animated paints
- Add new goals/objectives


### Dare the Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-the-monkey-go-bananas/id1135997386)

Embark on a thrilling one-touch arcade platformer adventure with a daring monkey hero. Run, jump, and roll through challenging levels filled with obstacles and surprises. Experience fast-paced, skill-based gameplay that is easy to learn but difficult to master.

**Highlights:** One-touch controls, Fast-paced levels, Challenging obstacles, Skill-based gameplay, Arcade platformer adventure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Key for Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Key for Level 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Checkpoint Restarts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Key for Level 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Key for Level 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Checkpoint Restarts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lucy | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50 Checkpoint Restarts | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- ⌚ Great on Apple Watch
- 🕹️ Simple but challenging controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Difficult controls on Apple Watch
- 🔋 High battery consumption on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Unresponsive jump controls on Apple Watch
- Incompatibility with newer Apple Watch models

**Requested features**

- More levels and game modes
- Ability to use in-game currency to unlock features
- Option to mute sound/music
- Improved Apple Watch integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Loop & Dot free?

Loop & Dot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dare the Monkey free?

Dare the Monkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Loop & Dot or Dare the Monkey?

Dare the Monkey is rated higher. Loop & Dot averages 3.5 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Dare the Monkey averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.

### Do Loop & Dot or Dare the Monkey have ads?

Dare the Monkey shows ads; Loop & Dot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Loop & Dot or Dare the Monkey?

Loop & Dot ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dare the Monkey monthly. Most recently, Loop & Dot was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dare the Monkey on November 9, 2026.

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