# Monkey Ropes vs Wall Kickers

Monkey Ropes and Wall Kickers both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Wall Kickers's written reviews are positive against 48% of Monkey Ropes's. Wall Kickers also leads on chart position (#157 vs unranked). Monkey Ropes's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monkey Ropes sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Wall Kickers sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Monkey Ropes against 4.7 for Wall Kickers. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 26K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Monkey Ropes's written reviews are positive against 91% of Wall Kickers's.

Monkey Ropes ships an update every 6 weeks, Wall Kickers every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Ropes | Wall Kickers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-ropes/id1240674439/reviews) | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wall-kickers/id1394016946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 26K |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **91.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#157** |
| Size | 137 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) | [Kumobius](https://appshunter.io/developer/449069247) |

## What reviewers say

### Monkey Ropes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-ropes/id1240674439)

Swing through a challenging retro jungle as a monkey, dodging enemies and collecting coins. Unlock over 50 characters and explore diverse environments. Can you escape the jungle's perils?

**Highlights:** Retro swinging gameplay, 50+ unlockable characters, Dodge enemies and obstacles, Explore jungle environments, Collect coins and secret boxes, Challenge Mode

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jaguars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sloths | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tigers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fishy Bits GoldFish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boulders | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wolves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sausage Dog | $1.99 | one-time |
| Parrots | $1.99 | one-time |
| RattleSnake | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Purchase Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dragon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unicorns | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pride Sheep | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and creative character designs
- 🤩 Challenging levels and progression
- 🎉 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 😩 Frustratingly difficult at times
- 💰 Lack of free content/characters

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or closing when watching ads
- Inconsistent physics and collision detection
- Graphical glitches with certain character models

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and modes
- Additional characters and customization options
- Ability to play with friends or online
- Reduced advertisements or option to remove them


### Wall Kickers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wall-kickers/id1394016946)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Jump from wall to wall, skillfully dodging obstacles and scaling heights. Master backflips to launch yourself upwards, but be careful not to fall. Reach the top by mastering precise timing and agile movements.

**Highlights:** Wall jumping mechanics, Obstacle dodging, Backflip launches, Agile scaling, Precise timing required, Vertical progression

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coin Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Great Spider | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ninja Villa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Celestial Skip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Animals Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Worlds Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Humans Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon Nightlife | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oceanic Upsurge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Pig | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 🚀 Smooth controls and responsive
- 🚀 Satisfying wall-jumping mechanics
- 👍 Retro-style pixel art graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Lack of in-game currency uses
- 💡 Repetitive gameplay after unlocking everything
- 💡 Desire for more game modes and challenges

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional unresponsive jumps
- Inconsistent checkpoint system
- High scores not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Leaderboards and competitive modes
- More unlockable characters and backgrounds
- Level editor and custom level sharing
- Ability to purchase backgrounds and characters with in-game currency
- Separate volume controls for music and sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Ropes free?

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

### Is Wall Kickers free?

Wall Kickers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monkey Ropes or Wall Kickers?

Wall Kickers is rated higher. Monkey Ropes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Wall Kickers averages 4.7 from 26K ratings.

### Do Monkey Ropes or Wall Kickers have ads?

Both Monkey Ropes and Wall Kickers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monkey Ropes or Wall Kickers?

Monkey Ropes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Wall Kickers every 3 months. Most recently, Monkey Ropes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Wall Kickers on October 15, 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.*