# Monopong vs Globby

The clearest difference is rating: Monopong at 4.8 against Globby's 4.0. Monopong also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 60%). Globby's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monopong sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Globby sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monopong holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monopong has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Monopong's written reviews are positive against 60% of Globby's.

Monopong ships an update every 6 weeks, Globby fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monopong | Globby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopong/id1660590652/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globby/id6474294730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 314 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joel Collins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660590654) | [WUNDER INNOVATION STUDIO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488115535) |

## What reviewers say

### Monopong

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopong/id1660590652)

Experience a minimalist arcade game where you control a single paddle to bounce a ball. Compete with players worldwide on global leaderboards and unlock achievements as you test your reflexes.

**Highlights:** Minimalist arcade gameplay, Single-player experience, Global leaderboards, In-game achievements, Reaction time testing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Style Skip | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and minimal design
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Small file size
- 👍 Satisfying haptics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unpredictable ball trajectory
- 🤔 Frustrating randomness
- 🤔 Limited content
- 🤔 Rigid controls
- 🤔 Some UI elements off-screen

**Reported bugs**

- Achievement button partially off-screen on iPhone 8
- Game lags and is not original (reported in Russian)

**Requested features**

- Portrait mode / one-handed play
- Ball customization / skins
- More achievements
- Different leaderboard types
- Option to disable vibration


### Globby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globby/id6474294730)

Learn about countries worldwide through engaging and memorable lessons covering their location, culture, and history. This application makes global education enjoyable and accessible.

**Highlights:** Country location learning, Cultural insights, Historical facts, Fun learning methods, Memorable education

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Globby Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Globby Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Glimmering Pebbles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shining Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sack o Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Jewel Vault | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monopong free?

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

### Is Globby free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monopong or Globby?

Monopong is rated higher. Monopong averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Globby averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Monopong or Globby have ads?

Globby shows ads; Monopong does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monopong or Globby?

Monopong ships an update every 6 weeks, and Globby fortnightly. Most recently, Monopong was updated on October 8, 2026 and Globby on October 16, 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.*