Comparison

Monkey Maze vs Boltnest

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

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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

Boltnest

Features
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Tangled trays of nuts and bolts, one calm tap that sets them right. Sort every colorful screw into its place, complete tray after tray, and feel your busy mind quietly unwind, one satisfying move at a time. Some days your head feels as jumbled as a spilled toolbox. You don't need another loud, timed game shouting for your attention. You need a quiet little puzzle you can pick up for two minutes or two hours, at your own pace, with no clock and no pressure at all. Just you, a quiet toolbox and the small, steady joy of putting every last piece where it belongs. SIMPLE, SATISFYING SORTING - Tap a wooden tray to lift the matching pieces resting on top - Tap a second tray to drop them exactly where they belong - Pieces only stack on a matching piece or an empty tray - Fill a tray with 4 identical pieces to complete it, then clear every tray to win 16 COLORFUL PIECES - Cartoon screws, bolts, nuts and washers in 16 distinct types - Bright, friendly artwork that stays easy on the eyes - Chunky, tactile pieces that are a joy to slot into place - Every level hand-tuned for a fair and clever solve PUZZLES THAT GROW WITH YOU - 500 hand-crafted levels with a gentle, rising difficulty curve - Hidden part boxes that reveal their piece when it reaches the top - Locked toolboxes that open once you complete your very first tray - Rusted pieces you must free with another move before you can grab them - Optional move-limit levels for when you crave an extra brain workout SMART POWER-UPS - Undo a move the moment you change your mind - A magnet that pulls one buried piece out of any stack - A spare tray to give yourself room to think and breathe TRACK EVERY WIN - Earn 1 to 3 stars for solving a level in just a few moves - Unlock 41 tiered achievements as your skills sharpen - Follow streaks, records and a consistency heatmap on your Insights screen - Take on a fresh Daily Challenge every day, shared by every player, with its own streak to protect MADE FOR EASY, EVERYDAY PLAY - No timers by default, so you can breathe between moves - Quick to learn in seconds, yet deep enough to keep you thinking for hours - Big, clear pieces and simple taps that feel great every single time - Pick up right where you left off, level after level after level - A tidy, clutter-free layout that keeps the focus on the fun PERFECT FOR: - Puzzle fans who love a calm, logical challenge - Anyone unwinding after a long and noisy day - Players who want steady progress without any pressure - Restless hands that need something better to do - Fans of sorting, matching and organizing games PLAYS ANYWHERE, KEEPS NOTHING - 100% offline, relaxing single-player fun - No account and no sign-up, ever - No personal data collected and nothing to share - Everything you do stays right on your device - Free to play, with ads to keep it that way Clear the trays, quiet your mind, and see how long your sorting streak can grow. Download Boltnest today and turn one tangled toolbox into a small pocket of calm. There is always one more tray waiting whenever you need a quiet moment to yourself.

Screenshots

Boltnest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boltnest at none against Monkey Maze's 6. Boltnest also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Monkey Maze's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Boltnest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monkey Maze versus Boltnest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey MazeBoltnest
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 39 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlaine LeckettFerran Espuna

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
None

Boltnest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monkey Maze free?
Monkey Maze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Boltnest free?
Boltnest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Monkey Maze or Boltnest have ads?
Boltnest shows ads; Monkey Maze does not.

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