# Dare the Monkey vs Void

The clearest difference is price: Dare the Monkey at Free against Void's $3.99. Dare the Monkey also leads on ratings volume (16K vs 55) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Void's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Dare the Monkey is free to download; Void costs $3.99 up front. Dare the Monkey sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Void asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dare the Monkey against 4.8 for Void. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dare the Monkey has 16K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Dare the Monkey's written reviews are positive against 91% of Void's.

Dare the Monkey ships an update monthly, Void every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dare the Monkey | Void |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-the-monkey-go-bananas/id1135997386/reviews)** | [4.8 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/void-x/id1622479769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 111 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hot Right Now LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327040490) | [James Swiney](https://appshunter.io/developer/481532695) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Void

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/void-x/id1622479769)

Engage in a challenging arcade shoot 'em up experience with intense boss battles and a distinctive retro style. Survive waves of enemies, collect power-ups, and maintain your combo to achieve high scores. Enjoy smooth gameplay and even play on your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Bullet hell style bosses, Retro aesthetic, Power-up collection, Combo multiplier, Controller support, Autosave progress, Playable on Apple Watch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dare the Monkey free?

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

### Is Void free?

Void costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dare the Monkey or Void?

Dare the Monkey is rated higher. Dare the Monkey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Void averages 4.8 from 55 ratings.

### Do Dare the Monkey or Void have ads?

Dare the Monkey shows ads; Void does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dare the Monkey or Void?

Dare the Monkey ships an update monthly, and Void every 2 months. Most recently, Dare the Monkey was updated on November 10, 2026 and Void on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*