# Monkey Ropes vs Fireboy & Watergirl

The clearest difference is rating: Monkey Ropes at 4.6 against Fireboy & Watergirl's 3.4. Monkey Ropes also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 257) and review sentiment (48% vs 39%). Fireboy & Watergirl's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monkey Ropes sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Fireboy & Watergirl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monkey Ropes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monkey Ropes has 29K ratings behind it against 257, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Monkey Ropes's written reviews are positive against 39% of Fireboy & Watergirl's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Ropes | Fireboy & Watergirl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-ropes/id1240674439/reviews)** | [3.4 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireboy-and-watergirl-elements/id1446352801/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 257 |
| Positive reviews | **48.0% of reviews** | 39.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) | [Oslo Albet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446035904) |

## 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


### Fireboy & Watergirl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fireboy-and-watergirl-elements/id1446352801)

Guide Fireboy and Watergirl through challenging Elemental Temples. Solve intricate puzzles, race against the clock, and collect all the diamonds. Enjoy this adventure solo or team up with a friend.

**Highlights:** Elemental Temple exploration, Cooperative puzzle solving, Time-based challenges, Diamond collection, Single-player and multiplayer modes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Great concept and mechanics
- 💡 Multiplayer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 📺 Excessive and disruptive ads
- 🔍 Camera issues and zooming problems
- 🎮 Confusing and unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Screen zooming in and out during gameplay
- Levels becoming unplayable due to camera issues
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Inability to switch between Fireboy and Watergirl

**Requested features**

- Separate jump and movement buttons
- Keyboard support for tablets
- Reduced ad frequency or paid ad-free option
- More levels and content from the original game


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Ropes free?

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

### Is Fireboy & Watergirl free?

Fireboy & Watergirl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monkey Ropes or Fireboy & Watergirl?

Monkey Ropes is rated higher. Monkey Ropes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Fireboy & Watergirl averages 3.4 from 257 ratings.

### Do Monkey Ropes or Fireboy & Watergirl have ads?

Monkey Ropes shows ads; Fireboy & Watergirl does not.

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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.*