# SaruTobi vs Puzzle Punks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Puzzle Punks at 100% against SaruTobi's 52%. Puzzle Punks also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SaruTobi sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Puzzle Punks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Puzzle Punks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Puzzle Punks has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of SaruTobi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Puzzle Punks's.

SaruTobi ships an update every 3 weeks, Puzzle Punks every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SaruTobi | Puzzle Punks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sarutobi-make-the-monkey-fly/id1527644721/reviews) | **[4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-punks/id6670213794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 241 MB | 766 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MANDELDUCK LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/460921233) | [Dash Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765333069) |

## 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 (9)**

| 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 |
| Pack Gold | $19.99 | one-time |


### Puzzle Punks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puzzle-punks/id6670213794)

Experience a competitive twist on match-3 puzzles with innovative 3D gameplay. Engage in real-time PvP battles, master strategic moves, and climb global leaderboards. Enjoy casual fun with a challenging strategic edge.

**Highlights:** Real-time PvP match-3 battles, Innovative 3D puzzle mechanics, Strategic gameplay and combos, Global leaderboards and tournaments, Casual yet challenging rounds, Vibrant 3D graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XS Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| MS Gem Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skin Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| S Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| M Gem Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| L Gem Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| XL Gem Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| XXL Gem Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SaruTobi free?

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

### Is Puzzle Punks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SaruTobi or Puzzle Punks?

Puzzle Punks is rated higher. SaruTobi averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Puzzle Punks averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do SaruTobi or Puzzle Punks have ads?

Both SaruTobi and Puzzle Punks show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SaruTobi or Puzzle Punks?

SaruTobi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Puzzle Punks every 5 days. Most recently, SaruTobi was updated on November 3, 2026 and Puzzle Punks on October 30, 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.*