# Monkey Ropes vs Back2Back

The clearest difference is ads: Back2Back at none against Monkey Ropes's shown. Back2Back also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 48%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Monkey Ropes's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 157) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monkey Ropes sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Back2Back sells 26 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 4.8 for Back2Back. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monkey Ropes has 29K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Monkey Ropes's written reviews are positive against 73% of Back2Back's.

Monkey Ropes ships an update every 6 weeks, Back2Back fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Ropes | Back2Back |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-ropes/id1240674439/reviews) | **[4.8 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back2back-2-player-co-op-game/id1577343187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 157 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 137 MB | 783 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) | [Two Frogs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577343189) |

## 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


### Back2Back

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back2back-2-player-co-op-game/id1577343187)

Experience an intense cooperative adventure designed exclusively for two players, each on their own device. Navigate perilous situations, drive, shoot, and survive by switching roles to overcome challenges and test your synchronization and communication.

**Highlights:** Exclusive two-player co-op gameplay, Drive and shoot mechanics, Role-switching for dynamic challenges, Gyroscope controls for immersive play, Increasing difficulty with progression, Tests communication and synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (26)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coins x10.000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins x61.500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bloom Valley Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Bloom Valley Part 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Malibu Lagoon Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Aurora Peaks Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Aurora Peaks Part 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Aurora Peaks 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Fall Festival 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fall Festival Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Fall Festival 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pack Malibu Lagoon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coins x125.000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Bloom Valley | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Aurora Peaks | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Fall Festival | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Full Price | $12.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Malibu Lagoon | $12.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins x275.000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack Malibu Lagoon | $24.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack Malibu Lagoon | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins x690.000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins x1.400.000 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Ropes free?

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

### Is Back2Back free?

Back2Back is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monkey Ropes or Back2Back?

Back2Back is rated higher. Monkey Ropes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Back2Back averages 4.8 from 157 ratings.

### Do Monkey Ropes or Back2Back have ads?

Monkey Ropes shows ads; Back2Back does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monkey Ropes or Back2Back?

Monkey Ropes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Back2Back fortnightly. Most recently, Monkey Ropes was updated on October 27, 2026 and Back2Back on October 27, 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.*