# Monkey Ropes vs The Past Within Lite

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Ropes | The Past Within Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-ropes/id1240674439/reviews)** | [4.3 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-past-within-lite/id6443761523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 302 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 137 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) | [Rusty Lake](https://appshunter.io/developer/979777164) |

## 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


### The Past Within Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-past-within-lite/id6443761523)

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.

**Highlights:** Solve puzzles with a friend, Co-op only gameplay, Cross-platform play, Switchable timelines (Past/Future), Atmospheric soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧩 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Ropes free?

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

### Is The Past Within Lite free?

The Past Within Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monkey Ropes or The Past Within Lite?

Monkey Ropes is rated higher. Monkey Ropes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while The Past Within Lite averages 4.3 from 302 ratings.

### Do Monkey Ropes or The Past Within Lite have ads?

Monkey Ropes shows ads; The Past Within Lite 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.*