Monkey Ropes vs The Past Within Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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?
- Retro swinging gameplay
- 50+ unlockable characters
- Dodge enemies and obstacles
- Explore jungle environments
- Collect coins and secret boxes
- Challenge Mode
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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
The Past Within Lite
Embark on a cooperative adventure where players choose to experience either the past or the future. Communicate vital information across different timelines to solve puzzles and bridge two universes together. This cross-platform experience offers a unique, short-form gaming session.
- Solve puzzles with a friend
- Co-op only gameplay
- Cross-platform play
- Switchable timelines (Past/Future)
- Atmospheric soundtrack
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Welcome to The Past Within Lite, a 15 to 30 minutes co-op adventure by Rusty Lake. For this Lite version of The Past Within, both players need to own a copy of the game in order to play. This version can be played cross-platform and has different content compared to the full premium version. Choose between The Future or The Past and make some memories together with a friend. Join the Cubical Device Beta program in The Future to see if you can make a connection with The Past. The Past will be on the other side communicating valuable information to bring both universes together. Key features ▪ Solve puzzles together with a friend ▪ This game is co-op only and can be played cross platform ▪ 15-30 minute gameplay, with a possibility to switch sides ▪ An atmospheric soundtrack composed by Victor Butzelaar
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Past Within Lite at none against Monkey Ropes's 14. The Past Within Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (69% vs 48%). Monkey Ropes's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 302) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price 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
Both are free to download. Monkey Ropes sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. The Past Within Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Monkey Ropes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monkey Ropes has 29K ratings behind it against 302, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Monkey Ropes's written reviews are positive against 69% of The Past Within Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
| Parameter | Monkey Ropes | The Past Within Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (29K ratings) — better | 4.3 (302 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 302 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 137 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PlaySide | Rusty Lake |
Customer experience
Monkey Ropes
The Past Within Lite
User reviews
Monkey Ropes
From 29K App Store ratingsWhat 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
The Past Within Lite
From 302 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🧩 Engaging puzzle mechanics and gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful visual design and aesthetics
- 🎵 Excellent atmospheric music and sound design
- 👥 Fun cooperative two-player experience
- 🧠 Requires good communication and teamwork
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Demo and full game are too short
- 👥 Requires two players to play
- 😕 Confusing gameplay mechanics for some users
- 🌍 Not suitable for long-distance couples
- 💰 High price relative to content length
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
The Past Within Lite
Reported bugs
3 issues- High-pitched music causing discomfort/pain for some users
- Discord link not working properly on iPad Safari
- Game causing stress or confusion for some players
Requested features
9 requests- Longer game content or sequel/season 2
- Single-player mode option
- More two-player games in similar style
- Online multiplayer for long-distance players
- Alternative ways to find partners without Discord
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- Chinese language support
- Voice acting for more characters
- Additional story content and chapters
- Lower price point or more content for cost
In-app purchases
Monkey Ropes
- 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
The Past Within Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
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