# Monkey Flight vs Street Fighter IV CE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Street Fighter IV CE at none against Monkey Flight's 4. Street Fighter IV CE also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 154) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). Monkey Flight's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 63%) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Monkey Flight costs $1.99 and Street Fighter IV CE $4.99 up front. Monkey Flight sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Street Fighter IV CE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Monkey Flight against 4.8 for Street Fighter IV CE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Street Fighter IV CE has 22K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Monkey Flight's written reviews are positive against 63% of Street Fighter IV CE's.

Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, Street Fighter IV CE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Flight | Street Fighter IV CE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-flight/id311768443/reviews)** | [4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/street-fighter-iv-ce/id1239299402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 154 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 62.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#32** |
| Size | 10 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [CAPCOM](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) |

## What reviewers say

### Monkey Flight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-flight/id311768443)

Launch monkeys from a palm tree using catapulting skills. Navigate obstacles like mud pools and rocks to become the king of the jungle. Features multiple game modes, achievements, and a star system for replayability.

**Highlights:** Catapulting gameplay, Multiple game modes (Classic, Jungle Fever, Arcade), Obstacle avoidance (mud, rocks), Achievements and rewards, Simple controls, 3-star rating system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifesavers 5 pack - Small | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 20 pack - Medium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 50 pack - Large | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifesavers 100 pack - Super Saver | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🍌 Lovely music and visuals
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🐒 Cute monkey character
- 🕰 Excellent time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤕 Frustratingly difficult levels
- 🔍 Lack of control/precision
- 💤 Repetitive after a while

**Reported bugs**

- Screen freezing on some devices
- Inconsistent fruit detection

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to customize monkey
- Multiplayer/competitive modes
- Improved power-up mechanics


### Street Fighter IV CE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/street-fighter-iv-ce/id1239299402)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Casual, #86 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Engage in intense one-on-one combat with a roster of 32 iconic characters. Experience enhanced graphics and intuitive controls for both seasoned veterans and newcomers to the fighting game genre. Compete globally or test your skills in single-player modes.

**Highlights:** 32 playable characters, Higher resolution graphics, Wide screen support, Virtual pad controls, MFi controller support, Online multiplayer battles, Single player arcade mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Decent mobile fighting game
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🕹️ Good touch controls
- 💰 Worth the price
- 🎮 Nostalgic arcade feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnects and crashes
- 🕹️ Difficult controls for small screens
- 🚦 Unbalanced matchmaking
- 🎨 Outdated graphics
- 🔌 Laggy online performance

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive special move buttons
- Freezing and black screen issues
- Incorrect win/loss records due to disconnects

**Requested features**

- Add more characters and costumes
- Implement local multiplayer
- Improve graphics and animations
- Add more game modes (e.g. story, training)
- Optimize for newer devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Flight free?

Monkey Flight costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Street Fighter IV CE free?

Street Fighter IV CE costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monkey Flight or Street Fighter IV CE?

Monkey Flight is rated higher. Monkey Flight averages 4.8 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Street Fighter IV CE averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Monkey Flight or Street Fighter IV CE have ads?

Neither Monkey Flight nor Street Fighter IV CE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monkey Flight or Street Fighter IV CE?

Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, and Street Fighter IV CE every 2 months. Most recently, Monkey Flight was updated on November 10, 2026 and Street Fighter IV CE on November 13, 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.*