Comparison

Punch The Monkey vs Monkey Wave

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Punch The Monkey

Tap to punch a monkey and keep it airborne for points. Bonus points are awarded for keeping multiple monkeys in the air and colliding them. The game ends when all monkeys perish.

Highlights
  • Tap-based gameplay
  • Keep monkeys airborne
  • Bonus points for multiple monkeys
  • Simple controls
  • Score-based progression
Features
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Monkey and I would strongly recommend that you Punch this Monkey for fun, frolic, wealth, health, joy, peace and happiness. Tap to punch, don't swipe, slide or drag, seen people do this, but the game don't work that way, just tap. Keep the monkey in the air by punching it. More monkeys fall down and you get bonus points for keeping more of them in the air and bonking them together. Game ends when all your monkeys die. Have fun punchin' them monkeys!

About

Monkey Wave

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Ready for the ultimate battle? The monkeys are on the move and they’re after your precious bananas! In this heart-pounding clicker game, it’s your mission to defend your valuable stash from relentless waves of cunning, lightning-fast primates. Each monkey has unique abilities that keep the action intense, unpredictable, and wildly exciting. Step into a world of chaos and strategy with 3 unique game modes, ranging from survival to thrilling online battles. Challenge yourself across 4 beautifully crafted levels, each with its own style, obstacles, and dangers. Defeat 7 formidable monkey enemies, each with their own attack patterns, and face off against 3 epic bosses that will push your skills to the limit. Unleash 4 powerful special abilities to turn the tide when things get hectic, and collect unique skins for both your bananas and monkeys to show off your battlefield flair. Complete your experience with exclusive profile icons that let you express your identity as a true banana guardian. Play solo, team up in co-op, or take on real players in the intense online Versus Mode. Earn rewards through daily missions, and dive into weekly events that keep the challenges fresh and the action non-stop. Protect your bananas! Dominate the jungle! The battle has begun! Are you ready?

Screenshots

Punch The Monkey4 screens
Monkey Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Punch The Monkey at none against Monkey Wave's 6. Monkey Wave's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Monkey Wave sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Punch The Monkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Punch The Monkey ships an update every 20 months, Monkey Wave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Punch The Monkey versus Monkey Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPunch The MonkeyMonkey Wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB196 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRajesh DMonteJohannes ten Hove

In-app purchases

None

Punch The Monkey

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Monkey Wave

One-time6
  • Small Pack of Coins$1.99
  • Small Bamboo Pack$1.99
  • Medium Pack of Coins$2.99
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  • Medium Bamboo Pack$2.99
  • Huge Pack of Coins$4.99
  • Huge Bamboo Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Punch The Monkey free?
Punch The Monkey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monkey Wave free?
Monkey Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Punch The Monkey or Monkey Wave have ads?
Punch The Monkey shows ads; Monkey Wave does not.
Which is updated more often, Punch The Monkey or Monkey Wave?
Punch The Monkey ships an update every 20 months, and Monkey Wave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Punch The Monkey was updated on October 4, 2026 and Monkey Wave on October 2, 2026.

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