# SaruTobi vs Spellborne

The clearest difference is rating: SaruTobi at 4.0 against Spellborne's 3.0. Spellborne's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SaruTobi sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Spellborne asks for nothing beyond the download.

SaruTobi holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spellborne has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of SaruTobi's written reviews are positive against 70% of Spellborne's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SaruTobi ships an update every 3 weeks, Spellborne every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SaruTobi | Spellborne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarutobi-make-the-monkey-fly/id1527644721/reviews)** | [3.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellborne/id6482855266/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 241 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MANDELDUCK LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/460921233) | [MON IT CONSULTANCY - FZCO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667439965) |

## What reviewers say

### SaruTobi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarutobi-make-the-monkey-fly/id1527644721)

Swing through the jungle, collect bananas, and use powerups to fly further. Compete on leaderboards, unlock skins, and participate in special events. A fun and challenging game for all ages.

**Highlights:** Monkey swinging gameplay, Collect bananas and powerups, Unlockable skins, Global leaderboards, Special community events

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Banana Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Banana Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Character Skin! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banana Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Skin | $4.99 | one-time |
| Banana Pack 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack Standard | $7.99 | one-time |
| New Character Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Banana Pack 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack Silver | $12.99 | one-time |
| Character Skin | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pack Gold | $19.99 | one-time |


### Spellborne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spellborne/id6482855266)

Embark on a pixelated monster-collecting journey with a rich narrative and strategic turn-based battles. Train creatures, explore a vibrant world, and make impactful decisions. Engage in PvP, join guilds, and participate in limited-time events to discover rare monsters.

**Highlights:** Monster collecting and training, Turn-based battles, Engaging narrative with player choices, PvP tournaments, Guild system, Monthly limited-time events

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SaruTobi free?

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

### Is Spellborne free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SaruTobi or Spellborne?

SaruTobi is rated higher. SaruTobi averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Spellborne averages 3.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do SaruTobi or Spellborne have ads?

SaruTobi shows ads; Spellborne does not.

### Which is updated more often, SaruTobi or Spellborne?

SaruTobi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Spellborne every 2 weeks. Most recently, SaruTobi was updated on October 24, 2026 and Spellborne 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.*