# Sparkman vs Monkey Maze

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparkman at none against Monkey Maze's 6. Sparkman also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (281 vs 2). Monkey Maze's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monkey Maze sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Sparkman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monkey Maze holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparkman has 281 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sparkman ships an update every 3 weeks, Monkey Maze every 39 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sparkman | Monkey Maze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkman-escape-puzzle/id1509379958/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-maze/id1536467032/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chengdu Huanqiu Shidai Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468835945) | [Blaine Leckett](https://appshunter.io/developer/374332695) |

## What reviewers say

### Sparkman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkman-escape-puzzle/id1509379958)

Guide Mr Fire to safety by strategically removing blocks to create an escape route. Time your actions carefully to extinguish the spark and clear each magical level. Over 200 challenging puzzles await.

**Highlights:** Block removal puzzles, Escape route design, Timed challenges, Over 200 levels, Physics-based gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monkey Maze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-maze/id1536467032)

Navigate challenging mazes by strategically pushing crates to reach the banana. Enjoy a classic puzzle experience with a unique twist, designed to stimulate your brain. Unlock achievements and improve your score by replaying levels.

**Highlights:** Sokoban-style puzzle gameplay, Strategic crate pushing, Increasingly challenging mazes, Unlockable awards and achievements, Score improvement and star ratings, Customizable music options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Set of 5 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kids Adventure Add-On | $1.99 | one-time |
| Set of 3 Solution Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sparkman free?

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

### Is Monkey Maze free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sparkman or Monkey Maze?

Monkey Maze is rated higher. Sparkman averages 4.6 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Monkey Maze averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Sparkman or Monkey Maze have ads?

Sparkman shows ads; Monkey Maze does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sparkman or Monkey Maze?

Sparkman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Monkey Maze every 39 months. Most recently, Sparkman was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monkey Maze 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.*