# Super Hydorah vs Monster Boy

Super Hydorah and Monster Boy both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Super Hydorah's written reviews are positive against 50% of Monster Boy's. Super Hydorah also leads on price ($4.99 vs $12.99) and ratings volume (669 vs 9). Monster Boy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Super Hydorah costs $4.99 and Monster Boy $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Super Hydorah against 4.7 for Monster Boy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Hydorah has 669 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Super Hydorah's written reviews are positive against 50% of Monster Boy's.

Super Hydorah ships an update every 5 months, Monster Boy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Hydorah | Monster Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (669 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-hydorah/id1348224049/reviews)** | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **669** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 212 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Abylight S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/964465649) | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Hydorah

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-hydorah/id1348224049)

Experience a console-quality shooting game adapted for mobile with intuitive touch controls. Explore a non-linear galaxy, battle alien threats with diverse weapons, and uncover secrets. Offers multiple difficulty levels and integrated leaderboards for a challenging and engaging adventure.

**Highlights:** Console-quality graphics, Intuitive touch controls, Non-linear level layout, Weapon selection and power-ups, Haptic vibration, MFI Joystick support, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay
- 👍 Great controls
- 🎨 Fantastic retro graphics
- 🎵 Superb chiptune soundtrack
- 🕹️ Authentic old-school shooter experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional control issues on touch screens
- 🕹️ Very challenging, may be too difficult for some
- ⏱️ Game is relatively short

**Reported bugs**

- Sound issues on some devices
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customizable controls
- Support for newer iPhone/iPad displays


### Monster Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878)

Embark on a vibrant action-adventure as a young hero tasked with saving a magical kingdom. Utilize unique character forms, discover hidden secrets, and upgrade equipment in a sprawling, hand-drawn world. Enjoy an epic journey with a memorable soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Six unique character forms with special abilities, Unlock paths with magic weapons and items, Over 15 hours of interconnected exploration, Gorgeous hand-drawn animations, Supports game controllers and touch controls, Iconic Japanese composer soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Hydorah free?

Super Hydorah costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Boy free?

Monster Boy costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Super Hydorah or Monster Boy?

Super Hydorah is rated higher. Super Hydorah averages 4.8 out of 5 from 669 ratings, while Monster Boy averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Super Hydorah or Monster Boy have ads?

Neither Super Hydorah nor Monster Boy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Super Hydorah or Monster Boy?

Super Hydorah ships an update every 5 months, and Monster Boy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Super Hydorah was updated on October 26, 2026 and Monster Boy on October 24, 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.*