Comparison

Guitar Shredder vs Monkey Wave

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

Head to head
About

Guitar Shredder

Experience a unique musical adventure combining high-speed endless running with epic guitar shredding. Tap, jump, and rock your way through levels, collecting points and boosting your score with multipliers. No prior guitar knowledge is needed to play.

Highlights
  • High-speed endless runner gameplay
  • Epic guitar shredding action
  • Score multipliers
  • Collect guitar picks for points
  • Dodge obstacles like amplifiers
  • Simple tap controls
Features
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Unleash your inner Rock Star with Guitar Shredder! Experience the thrill of this high-speed endless runner combined with epic guitar shredding in this one-of-a-kind musical adventure. No guitar lessons required — just tap, jump, rock, and shred! Each game starts with 3 lives. Dodge the guitar nuts and amplifiers to stay alive! Aim for the guitar picks worth 500, 1000, 2500, 4000, 5000, and 10,000 points! Remember the multiplier: every time you pass a guitar fretboard, your multiplier increases, boosting your final score!

About

Monkey Wave

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Ready for the ultimate battle? The monkeys are on the move and they’re after your precious bananas! In this heart-pounding clicker game, it’s your mission to defend your valuable stash from relentless waves of cunning, lightning-fast primates. Each monkey has unique abilities that keep the action intense, unpredictable, and wildly exciting. Step into a world of chaos and strategy with 3 unique game modes, ranging from survival to thrilling online battles. Challenge yourself across 4 beautifully crafted levels, each with its own style, obstacles, and dangers. Defeat 7 formidable monkey enemies, each with their own attack patterns, and face off against 3 epic bosses that will push your skills to the limit. Unleash 4 powerful special abilities to turn the tide when things get hectic, and collect unique skins for both your bananas and monkeys to show off your battlefield flair. Complete your experience with exclusive profile icons that let you express your identity as a true banana guardian. Play solo, team up in co-op, or take on real players in the intense online Versus Mode. Earn rewards through daily missions, and dive into weekly events that keep the challenges fresh and the action non-stop. Protect your bananas! Dominate the jungle! The battle has begun! Are you ready?

Screenshots

Guitar Shredder4 screens
Monkey Wave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Guitar Shredder at none against Monkey Wave's 6. Guitar Shredder also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Monkey Wave's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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 Wave sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Guitar Shredder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guitar Shredder ships an update every 2 months, Monkey Wave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Guitar Shredder versus Monkey Wave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuitar ShredderMonkey Wave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size129 MB196 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVikas DeoJohannes ten Hove

In-app purchases

None

Guitar Shredder

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Monkey Wave

One-time6
  • Small Pack of Coins$1.99
  • Small Bamboo Pack$1.99
  • Medium Pack of Coins$2.99
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  • Medium Bamboo Pack$2.99
  • Huge Pack of Coins$4.99
  • Huge Bamboo Pack$4.99

Questions

Is Guitar Shredder free?
Guitar Shredder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monkey Wave free?
Monkey Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guitar Shredder or Monkey Wave have ads?
Guitar Shredder shows ads; Monkey Wave does not.
Which is updated more often, Guitar Shredder or Monkey Wave?
Guitar Shredder ships an update every 2 months, and Monkey Wave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Guitar Shredder was updated on October 9, 2026 and Monkey Wave on October 2, 2026.

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