Comparison

Mongo Dash vs Porio

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

Head to head
About

Mongo Dash

Features
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From the maker of Mongo Madness comes an all new 32 level Mongo auto running adventure - Mongo Dash! Mongo Dash is different from the original Mongo Madness platform game in that Mongo automatically runs forward. All you have to do is make him jump, allowing you to play the game with only one hand! Collect coins, defeat bad guys, unlock new worlds, and save the princess. Everything you need for an epic run and jump adventure is here. The first three worlds are completely free!

About

Porio

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Welcome to Porio โ€“ a delightful candy-themed adventure platformer where every jump, coin, and candy counts! If you love classic Mario-style games with a modern twist, cute visuals, and satisfying challenges, Porio will steal your heart from the very first level. Explore a World Made of Candy: Travel through beautiful, hand-crafted levels filled with chocolate mountains, jelly clouds, and sugar-coated obstacles. Each stage is designed to surprise you with secret paths, hidden collectibles, and candy monsters waiting to test your skill. Classic Platforming, Reimagined: Run, jump, stomp enemies, and collect sweets just like in the golden days of platformers โ€” but smoother, faster, and more colorful than ever. Every jump feels tight, every movement precise, and every victory sweet as sugar. Simple to Play, Hard to Master: Porio is easy to pick up but hard to put down. Whether youโ€™re a casual player or a hardcore fan of retro platformers, youโ€™ll find plenty of fun, secrets, and challenges to keep you coming back for more. Power-Ups and Hidden Surprises: Unlock special abilities, discover candy boosts, and use them wisely to overcome tricky stages. Find secret doors and hidden rooms packed with rewards for the curious explorer. Sweet Music & Colorful Design: Get lost in a cheerful world brought to life by charming animations, vibrant candy landscapes, and upbeat background music that keeps your energy high throughout the adventure. Features: - Addictive Mario-inspired gameplay - Dozens of fun, candy-filled levels - Smooth controls and satisfying physics - Hidden secrets, rewards, and power-ups - Cute enemies and creative boss fights Works offline โ€” play anywhere! Regular updates and new worlds coming soon! Porio isnโ€™t just another platformer โ€” itโ€™s a joyful celebration of fun, color, and creativity. Perfect for both kids and grown-ups who miss the magic of old-school jump-and-run adventures. Download Porio now and start your sweetest adventure today!

Screenshots

Mongo Dash3 screens
Porio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Porio at none against Mongo Dash's shown. Porio also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Mongo Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Porio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mongo Dash ships an update every 13 months, Porio daily. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Mongo Dash versus Porio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMongo DashPorio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsDaily โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS17.612.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB229 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon SteckleinLuong Thanh Binh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mongo Dash

One-time1
  • Mongo Dash Premium$1.99
3 purchases

Porio

One-time3
  • Bonus Sugar Stars$0.99
  • Bonus Lives$1.99
  • Infinity Lives$19.99

Questions

Is Mongo Dash free?
Mongo Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Porio free?
Porio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mongo Dash or Porio have ads?
Mongo Dash shows ads; Porio does not.
Which is updated more often, Mongo Dash or Porio?
Mongo Dash ships an update every 13 months, and Porio daily. Most recently, Mongo Dash was updated on September 16, 2026 and Porio on May 17, 2026.

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