# Tetrius vs Super Mean Monkeys

The clearest difference is rating: Super Mean Monkeys at 4.0 against Tetrius's 3.0. Super Mean Monkeys also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 20 months vs every 95 months). Tetrius's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Mean Monkeys sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tetrius asks for nothing beyond the download.

Super Mean Monkeys holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Tetrius ships an update every 95 months, Super Mean Monkeys every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tetrius | Super Mean Monkeys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetrius/id1403719960/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mean-monkeys/id1565531430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 95 months | **Every 20 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 386 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dmitriy Rytikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218384309) | [Minute Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565531433) |

## What reviewers say

### Tetrius

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetrius/id1403719960)

Experience a fresh take on the classic tetromino puzzle game. Aim to survive as long as possible and compete globally for the top spot. Features unique music and intuitive controls across 100 levels.

**Highlights:** Classic tetromino gameplay, Unique musical design, Global rating system, Intuitive controls, 100 levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Super Mean Monkeys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-mean-monkeys/id1565531430)

Engage in grid-based RPG combat against enemies on randomly generated paths. Solve puzzles and battle your way through this quest-driven adventure. Suitable for players aged 9 and up.

**Highlights:** Grid-based RPG combat, Randomly defined enemy paths, Puzzle solving, Quest-driven gameplay, Suitable for ages 9+

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tetrius free?

Tetrius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Super Mean Monkeys free?

Super Mean Monkeys is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tetrius or Super Mean Monkeys?

Super Mean Monkeys is rated higher. Tetrius averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Super Mean Monkeys averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tetrius or Super Mean Monkeys have ads?

Tetrius shows ads; Super Mean Monkeys does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tetrius or Super Mean Monkeys?

Tetrius ships an update every 95 months, and Super Mean Monkeys every 20 months. Most recently, Tetrius was updated on October 8, 2026 and Super Mean Monkeys on October 18, 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.*