Comparison

Depengder vs Monster Sweeper

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

Head to head
About

Depengder

Defend the world with a troop of penguins in this exciting tower defense game. Deploy weapons and ally units to defeat approaching monsters, and recruit defeated foes to join your ranks. Upgrade various elements to enhance your defenses and strategy.

Highlights
  • Penguin troop defense
  • Monster recruitment
  • Weapon upgrades
  • Ally unit upgrades
  • Strategic deployment
Features
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The world needs saving—and the penguins are ready for action! Deploy weapons, send your penguin squad into battle, and fight back against waves of monsters in this action-packed tower defense game! Place your weapons strategically and deploy a variety of friendly units to stop the approaching enemies. Choose the right weapon, the right position, and the right unit—your strategy will determine the outcome of every battle! Defeated monsters can even become your allies. Take down powerful enemies, recruit them to your side, and build a team all your own! 【GAME FEATURES】 ・Strategic battles combining weapon placement and unit deployment ・Collect and upgrade monsters by recruiting defeated enemies ・A wide variety of weapons and friendly units, each with unique abilities ・Plenty of ways to strengthen your squad as you play ・Distinctive stages filled with colorful monsters Upgrade your weapons, strengthen your allies, and build the ultimate penguin squad! The fate of the world rests in your hands!

About

Monster Sweeper

Features
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Monster Sweeper is a dungeon-crawler twist on the classic hidden-cell puzzle formula. Explore a grid-based dungeon where every tap matters. Instead of mines, the board hides monsters, artifacts, and deadly poison traps. The numbers on revealed cells show the total strength of adjacent monsters, so success depends on deduction, risk management, and smart combat choices rather than luck alone. Fight your way through the dungeon, collect loot, level up your hero, and prepare for a final boss battle. Regular enemies resolve automatically, while boss encounters add a tactical layer where you choose where to attack and where to block. Features: • A fresh blend of puzzle deduction and RPG progression • Numbers that show adjacent monster strength, not just enemy count • 10 monster tiers, from rats to infernal creatures • Artifacts that heal, boost stats, reveal danger, or expose weak enemies • Level-ups with meaningful choices between health and attack • Chain reveals and dynamic board updates as enemies are defeated • Tactical boss combat with attack and block targeting • Three difficulty levels • Achievements and leaderboards Easy mode is available for everyone. Unlock the full game to access Normal and Hard difficulties, achievements, and leaderboards.

Screenshots

Depengder4 screens
Monster Sweeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monster Sweeper at none against Depengder's shown. Monster Sweeper also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). Depengder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Depengder sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Sweeper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Depengder ships an update every 5 weeks, Monster Sweeper daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Depengder versus Monster Sweeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepengderMonster Sweeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB47 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHiroaki NitaSviatlana Krauchenia

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Depengder

One-time8
  • 120 diamonds$0.99
  • 350 diamonds$2.99
  • No Ads$3.99
Show 5 more
  • 800 diamonds$5.99
  • Bonus Pass$19.99
  • 2,700 diamonds$19.99
  • 5,000 diamonds$29.99
  • 10,000 diamonds$59.99
1 purchases

Monster Sweeper

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99

Questions

Is Depengder free?
Depengder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Sweeper free?
Monster Sweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Depengder or Monster Sweeper have ads?
Depengder shows ads; Monster Sweeper does not.
Which is updated more often, Depengder or Monster Sweeper?
Depengder ships an update every 5 weeks, and Monster Sweeper daily. Most recently, Depengder was updated on November 2, 2026 and Monster Sweeper on November 9, 2026.

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