# Gold Rush! 2 vs Monster Boy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Boy at 50% against Gold Rush! 2's 0%. Monster Boy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 54 months). Gold Rush! 2's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $12.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Gold Rush! 2 costs $0.99 and Monster Boy $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Monster Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Gold Rush! 2's written reviews are positive against 50% of Monster Boy's.

Gold Rush! 2 ships an update every 54 months, Monster Boy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold Rush! 2 | Monster Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-2/id1237605907/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 54 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#198** |
| Size | 784 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marco Sowa-Israel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794831962) | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) |

## What reviewers say

### Gold Rush! 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-2/id1237605907)

Embark on an adventure set during the 1849 Gold Rush to find a lost brother and uncover a conspiracy. Travel by train and outwit a corrupt politician to return home safely.

**Highlights:** Full HD prerendered images and animated scenes, New story and quests from the 80s developer, High quality voices and new recorded music, Subtitles in English or German, Optimized Point&Click control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a vibrant action-adventure as a young hero tasked with saving a magical kingdom. Utilize unique character forms, discover hidden secrets, and upgrade equipment in a sprawling, hand-drawn world. Enjoy an epic journey with a memorable soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Six unique character forms with special abilities, Unlock paths with magic weapons and items, Over 15 hours of interconnected exploration, Gorgeous hand-drawn animations, Supports game controllers and touch controls, Iconic Japanese composer soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold Rush! 2 free?

Gold Rush! 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Boy free?

Monster Boy costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gold Rush! 2 or Monster Boy?

Monster Boy is rated higher. Gold Rush! 2 averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Monster Boy averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Gold Rush! 2 or Monster Boy have ads?

Neither Gold Rush! 2 nor Monster Boy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gold Rush! 2 or Monster Boy?

Gold Rush! 2 ships an update every 54 months, and Monster Boy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Gold Rush! 2 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Monster Boy on October 12, 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.*