Comparison

Monocular Enemy vs CHU

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Monocular Enemy

Embark on a retro 2D side-scrolling adventure as a robot fighting to save the world from monsters. Navigate traps, defeat enemies, and overcome bosses to restore peace. This free game offers a complete experience without waiting or billing elements, featuring auto-save functionality.

Highlights
  • 2D side-scrolling gameplay
  • Robot protagonist
  • Monster and boss battles
  • Trap avoidance
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Free to play
Features
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Monocular enemy is a 2D action game of side scrolling. A robot got up to save the world dominated by monsters. Defeat enemies, avoid traps, defeat the boss and regain peace to the world. This game has no boring waiting time or billing elements. You can play free of charge until the ending. It supports auto save. ■ Operation method Lkey: move left Rkey: move right Akey: Jump ■ Attack method Akey + Akey Pressing Akey while jumping attacks. Falling + Akey Pressing Akey while falling will attack. BGM: Pocket sound depeloper twitter: YUSEI MIYOSHI

About

CHU

Engage in a simple, one-tap shooting game with six distinct modes, including real-time battles and boss fights. Customize your character with collected costumes and compete for high scores globally. Experience addictive gameplay with a focus on timing and precision.

Highlights
  • One-tap gameplay
  • Six game modes
  • Real-time battles
  • Boss fights
  • Character costume customization
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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■Massive Update: All Modes Revamped! (August 2024) ・ Added a mode for real-time battles ・ Added a mode featuring exciting boss fights ・ Added a feature to customize your character's costume ...and more! Experience a super easy-to-play shooting game with just one tap on the screen! It's simple but addictive. Enjoy six different exciting modes, including a MATCH Mode for real-time battles and a QUEST Mode with intense boss fights! Collect coins to get costumes that allow you to customize your character. Collect your favorite costumes! ■How to Play Aim at the square target and fire the needle with perfect timing. If you manage to hit the center, a beautiful "CHU" will be completed. Try to create the best "CHU" and aim for a high score. ■Mode Overview SHORT The most standard mode where you clear 10 stages in one playthrough. Compete for the highest score across 10 stages. QUEST Clear the pre-set levels one by one. Aim to achieve the target score within the specified number of shots. Special "Boss Levels" with unique rules also appear. TIME A mode where you compete for the shortest time to reach a score of 100. Quick decision-making is essential. MATCH An online mode where you compete for scores against other players. You can also battle friends using a "passphrase". SURVIVAL A mode where you are matched with up to 100 players to compete for the highest score. Aim to be the champion! CONTINUE You can only progress to the next stage if you achieve a "NICE CHU" or higher rating. A highly intense mode. *Note: Except for QUEST Mode, all modes feature a ranking system where you can compete with players worldwide. *Note: In SURVIVAL Mode, you compete against past play data rather than in real-time matches.

Screenshots

Monocular Enemy4 screens
CHU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monocular Enemy at none against CHU's 4. Monocular Enemy also leads on ratings volume (105 vs 2). CHU's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CHU sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Monocular Enemy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CHU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monocular Enemy has 105 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monocular Enemy ships an update every 15 months, CHU every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monocular Enemy versus CHU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonocular EnemyCHU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (105 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings105 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB153 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperYUSEI MIYOSHIArchi Studio Inc.

Customer experience

Monocular Enemy

All ratings93 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

CHU

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Monocular Enemy

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CHU

One-time4
  • Sponsor registration$4.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Bonus Boost$6.99
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  • 1.5x Coins$9.99

Questions

Is Monocular Enemy free?
Monocular Enemy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CHU free?
CHU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monocular Enemy or CHU?
CHU is rated higher. Monocular Enemy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 105 ratings, while CHU averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Monocular Enemy or CHU have ads?
Both Monocular Enemy and CHU show ads.
Which is updated more often, Monocular Enemy or CHU?
Monocular Enemy ships an update every 15 months, and CHU every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monocular Enemy was updated on October 24, 2026 and CHU on October 23, 2026.

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