# HotdogUp vs Monocular Enemy 2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monocular Enemy 2 at none against HotdogUp's 1. Monocular Enemy 2 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (163 vs 5). HotdogUp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 12 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HotdogUp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Monocular Enemy 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monocular Enemy 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monocular Enemy 2 has 163 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of HotdogUp's written reviews are positive against 73% of Monocular Enemy 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HotdogUp ships an update every 5 days, Monocular Enemy 2 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HotdogUp | Monocular Enemy 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotdogup/id1268410884/reviews) | **[4.7 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monocular-enemy-2/id1608147637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **163** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 10 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cathy Oun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037586378) | [YUSEI MIYOSHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086550692) |

## What reviewers say

### HotdogUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotdogup/id1268410884)

Jump your hotdog character up platforms to score in this challenging 2D platformer. The higher you climb, the faster the game becomes, with shooting sauces adding to the difficulty. Compete with friends and see how high you can go.

**Highlights:** 2D platform gameplay, Chooseable hotdog characters, Score-based progression, Increasing difficulty, Shooting sauce obstacles, Share with friends

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $0.99 | one-time |


### Monocular Enemy 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monocular-enemy-2/id1608147637)

Embark on a side-scrolling adventure as a robot fighting to save the world from monsters. Overcome enemies, navigate traps, and defeat powerful bosses to restore peace. This action-packed game offers free play with no waiting or billing, featuring auto-save functionality.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling 2D action, Robot protagonist, Defeat enemies and bosses, Avoid traps, No waiting or billing, Auto save

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HotdogUp free?

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

### Is Monocular Enemy 2 free?

Monocular Enemy 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HotdogUp or Monocular Enemy 2?

Monocular Enemy 2 is rated higher. HotdogUp averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Monocular Enemy 2 averages 4.7 from 163 ratings.

### Do HotdogUp or Monocular Enemy 2 have ads?

Monocular Enemy 2 shows ads; HotdogUp does not.

### Which is updated more often, HotdogUp or Monocular Enemy 2?

HotdogUp ships an update every 5 days, and Monocular Enemy 2 every 12 months. Most recently, HotdogUp was updated on November 3, 2026 and Monocular Enemy 2 on November 7, 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.*