# Monkey Maze vs Thinky Puzzle Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thinky Puzzle Games at none against Monkey Maze's 6. Thinky Puzzle Games also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Monkey Maze against 5.0 for Thinky Puzzle Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thinky Puzzle Games has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Monkey Maze ships an update every 39 months, Thinky Puzzle Games fortnightly. Both last shipped on June 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Maze | Thinky Puzzle Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-maze/id1536467032/reviews) | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinky-puzzle-games/id1668925562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 120 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Blaine Leckett](https://appshunter.io/developer/374332695) | [Spencer Spenst](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668925564) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Thinky Puzzle Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinky-puzzle-games/id1668925562)

Engage in challenging puzzles, optimize solutions, and create your own levels. Connect with a community of puzzle enthusiasts through social features and compete in real-time multiplayer. Enjoy curated campaigns and user-generated content suitable for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Solve and optimize puzzles, Create and publish levels, Real-time multiplayer, Curated campaigns, Advanced difficulty rating, Community social features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Maze free?

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

### Is Thinky Puzzle Games free?

Thinky Puzzle Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monkey Maze or Thinky Puzzle Games?

Monkey Maze and Thinky Puzzle Games are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 10 ratings respectively.

### Do Monkey Maze or Thinky Puzzle Games have ads?

Neither Monkey Maze nor Thinky Puzzle Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monkey Maze or Thinky Puzzle Games?

Monkey Maze ships an update every 39 months, and Thinky Puzzle Games fortnightly. Most recently, Monkey Maze was updated on June 1, 2026 and Thinky Puzzle Games on June 1, 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.*