Comparison

Monkey Ropes vs Online Cats

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

Head to head
About

Monkey Ropes

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
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A super hard, funky monkey retro swinging jungle simulator! It’s time to monkey around, jumping from tree to tree trying to escape the jungle, where everything is out to get you! From snappy crocodiles to hungry piranhas you’ll never escape the wildlife! Welcome to the world of Monkey Ropes! Brought to you by the creators of Icy Ropes, Bouncy Bits & Fishy Bits! Collect coins, open up secret jungly boxes, and unlock a super awesome collection of characters! - Super Hard! - 50+ Characters to Unlock - Lots of enemies and obstacles to dodge and traverse! - Explore the Jungle, Treetops, Lava Pits, and Mystery Caves! - Don't pull your buddy over the edge! - Challenge Mode! - Supports 13 Languages! - Unicorns PLEASE NOTE: Monkey Ropes is completely free to play. However, some items can be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your devices settings. Monkey Ropes was developed by PlaySide, the developers behind Editors' Choice title "Catch The Ark", Icy Ropes, Lego Batman, Batman v Superman, Spongebob : Sponge on the Run and Bouncy Bits.. Let us know what you would love to see in our next update at : www.playsidestudios.com

About

Online Cats

A cooperative multiplayer puzzle game where players solve challenges to collect keys and unlock doors. Choose from various cute animal characters and enjoy hundreds of levels, playable both online and offline.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer for up to 10 players
  • Cooperative puzzle solving
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Play as various animal characters
  • Online and offline play
  • Cute Pico animal graphics
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Welcome to Online Cats - Cute Animal Multiplayer Puzzle game Online Cats is a cooperative action puzzle game that can be played offline and online for 2-8 players. The goal of the game is simple - all you need to do is solve challenging puzzles to collect all of the keys. The game contains many unique challenges and hundreds of levels. You will be playing in a Park where you have dozens of challenges and levels awaiting you! Choose any of the 8 available characters and play as Pico (tiny) characters as one of the selected animals - bear, cat, panda, penguin or fox. Each level of Party Cats can be cleared when players get the key, unlock the door and all players reach it. Characteristics: • Multiplayer for up to 10 Online Players • Play as your favorite Cats or animals in this online video game • Unique gameplay gives you a smooth combination between logic puzzle games and coop and multiplayer games • Fun gameplay with cute Pico animals - hundreds of challenges with different puzzles await you! • Smooth and addictive cute game with cute cats and other animals • Completely free jigsaw puzzle game • Surprise and exciting levels will make your day! • Stylish Pico game that will boost your imagination and creativity • Improves puzzle-solving skills • Play as Cats in Park in this online video game! • Invite your friends to play together • Become an expert in solving challenging puzzles and boast among your friends • Offline games, anytime, anywhere

Screenshots

Monkey Ropes4 screens
Online Cats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monkey Ropes at 4.6 against Online Cats's 1.4. Monkey Ropes also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 12%) and ratings volume (29K vs 21). Online Cats's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Monkey Ropes sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Online Cats asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monkey Ropes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monkey Ropes has 29K ratings behind it against 21, 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 12% of Online Cats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkey Ropes ships an update every 6 weeks, Online Cats every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Monkey Ropes versus Online Cats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey RopesOnline Cats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (29K ratings) — better1.4 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews — better12.1% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better21
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlaySideFunPotion

Customer experience

Monkey Ropes

All ratings29,477 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews575 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral11.8%
Negative40.2%

Online Cats

All ratings386 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative54.4%
Written reviews355 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative82.0%

User reviews

Monkey Ropes

From 29K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Online Cats

From 21 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy levels
  • 🤩 Cute characters

Room to improve

  • 🙁 Not a real multiplayer game
  • 😠 Misleading advertising
  • 🤖 AI bots just copy player's moves
  • 💤 Boring and repetitive
  • 🤬 Settings button doesn't work

Bugs and requests

Monkey Ropes

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Online Cats

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Levels keep repeating
  • Game freezes or crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add real multiplayer mode
  • Allow character customization
  • Improve AI behavior
  • Increase difficulty and challenge

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Monkey Ropes

One-time14
  • Jaguars$0.99
  • Sloths$0.99
  • Tigers$0.99
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  • Fishy Bits GoldFish$0.99
  • Boulders$0.99
  • Wolves$0.99
  • Sausage Dog$1.99
  • Parrots$1.99
  • RattleSnake$2.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • First Purchase Package$2.99
  • Dragon$3.99
  • Unicorns$3.99
  • Pride Sheep$3.99
None

Online Cats

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monkey Ropes free?
Monkey Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Online Cats free?
Online Cats is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monkey Ropes or Online Cats?
Monkey Ropes is rated higher. Monkey Ropes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Online Cats averages 1.4 from 21 ratings.
Do Monkey Ropes or Online Cats have ads?
Both Monkey Ropes and Online Cats show ads.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Ropes or Online Cats?
Monkey Ropes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Online Cats every 3 months. Most recently, Monkey Ropes was updated on October 30, 2026 and Online Cats on October 24, 2026.

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