Comparison

Ape Attack vs Desert Oasis

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

Head to head
About

Ape Attack

Features
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Pay peanuts, catch monkeys. Explore, puzzle, and fight your way through a tropical island to catch those monkeys! - Explore the island, from the jungle to the mountains to inside a vulcano. - Capture monkeys, and fight the other animals trying to attack you. - Use your net, but also use your brain to solve puzzles and challenges. The goal is to find and catch the monkeys in each level. Monkeys will run away from you, and are protected by other animals. You need to catch monkeys in your net, which will slow you down and make you more likely to get hit by those other animals. You can of course try to knock out the other animals, but that means the monkeys will get away. You might also find locked doors and other obstacles along the way, meaning you will need to figure out how to proceed.

About

Desert Oasis

Transform barren desert landscapes into thriving forests by strategically digging wells for water and harvesting timber. Build sustainable homes and structures to create a flourishing ecosystem. Become the architect of change in this simulation game.

Highlights
  • Desert landscape transformation
  • Strategic well-digging
  • Water resource management
  • Timber harvesting
  • Sustainable construction
  • Ecosystem development
Features
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Embark on a transformative journey in Oasis Builder, where you play the role of a visionary builder tasked with converting arid desert landscapes into lush green forests. Employ strategic well-digging techniques to collect water and nourish the barren lands. Harvest trees responsibly, gathering timber to construct sustainable homes and structures. Will you be the architect of change, turning desolate wastelands into thriving ecosystems?

Screenshots

Ape Attack3 screens
Desert Oasis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ape Attack at none against Desert Oasis's shown. Desert Oasis's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ape Attack ships an update every 2 months, Desert Oasis every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ape Attack versus Desert Oasis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApe AttackDesert Oasis
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB154 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperColorizeNoko Games

In-app purchases

None

Ape Attack

No in-app purchases

None

Desert Oasis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ape Attack free?
Ape Attack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desert Oasis free?
Desert Oasis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ape Attack or Desert Oasis have ads?
Desert Oasis shows ads; Ape Attack does not.
Which is updated more often, Ape Attack or Desert Oasis?
Ape Attack ships an update every 2 months, and Desert Oasis every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ape Attack was updated on October 24, 2026 and Desert Oasis on October 24, 2026.

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