Comparison

Monkey Maze vs Pixel Forest

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

Head to head
About

Monkey Maze

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
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Monkey Maze is a classic Sokoban-style maze and puzzle game with a fun twist designed to get your brain moving. Help Monkey reach his banana by strategically pushing crates into the correct positions while navigating increasingly challenging mazes. Simply tap a square to tell Monkey where to go, and he’ll find the path. Once all crates are in place, grab the banana and move on to the next level. Complete all levels in the adventure to earn an award you can share with friends. Replay levels to improve your score, increase your star rating, and unlock more Game Center achievements. Monkey Maze includes multiple background music tracks to keep you motivated, or play your own music and enjoy the rhythm of Monkey’s footsteps. Download Monkey Maze today and give it a try. Free to play and enjoy!

About

Pixel Forest

Features
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Experience the healing power of the Pixel Forest! by matching cute magical creatures to create the biggest fairy! Become the world champion of the most popular block puzzle game! Discover the addictive charm of this simple yet addictive game! Special Fun in "Pixel Forest!" - Simple one-handed gameplay you can enjoy anywhere - Watch cute fairy merge and grow, it's truly charming! - A game with clean, refreshing design and colours that's visually delightful and soothing. How to play "Pixel Forest"! 1. Drop pixel characters to the desired location. 2. Match identical pixel characters to turn them into bigger fairy! 3. The ultimate goal is the biggest fairy! Combine characters to create the biggest fairy. 4. When two characters merge, earn bonus points and watch them disappear. 5. Compete with users around the world for the highest score! Aim for the highest score in "Pixel Forest!" Questions or feedback? Feel free to contact us anytime at dev@metric-studio.com. Developer Contact: dev@metric-studio.com Download "Pixel Forest" now and immerse yourself in the charm of the suika game!

Screenshots

Pixel Forest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monkey Maze at none against Pixel Forest's shown. Pixel Forest's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 39 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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. Monkey Maze sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Pixel Forest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkey Maze ships an update every 39 months, Pixel Forest every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monkey Maze versus Pixel Forest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey MazePixel Forest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB255 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlaine LeckettMetric Studio Inc.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Monkey Maze

One-time6
  • Set of 5 Extra Lives$0.99
  • Kids Adventure Add-On$1.99
  • Set of 3 Solution Credits$2.99
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  • Deluxe Upgrade$5.99
  • Premium Upgrade$9.99
  • The Ultimate Upgrade$24.99
5 purchases

Pixel Forest

One-time5
  • 100 Gems$1.99
  • 200 Gems$2.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99
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  • 100 Gems$5.99
  • 1,000 Gems$12.99

Questions

Is Monkey Maze free?
Monkey Maze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Forest free?
Pixel Forest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monkey Maze or Pixel Forest have ads?
Pixel Forest shows ads; Monkey Maze does not.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Maze or Pixel Forest?
Monkey Maze ships an update every 39 months, and Pixel Forest every 5 days. Most recently, Monkey Maze was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixel Forest on October 25, 2026.

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