Comparison

Monkey Flight vs Carpet Bombing

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

Head to head
About

Monkey Flight

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
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Launching JABBERING MONKEYS from a palm tree has never been this fun... and harmless! Use your catapulting skills to become the KING OF THE JUNGLE, but watch out for dirty mud pools and ouchy rocks, or you might end up as the troop's back scratcher or tree shaker. This is JUNGLE CATAPULTING at its best! * * * * * * * * * * * * ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS: - Featured by Apple, May 2009 - #1 Download in 21 countries, Jan 2010 - Top 100 Paid Games in 4 countries, Feb 2010 GAME FEATURES: - THREE Game Modes: - 1) Classic Pack - 2) Jungle Fever (NEW) - 3) Arcade Mode - Extremely simple controls - Achievements to collect - Lifesavers to help you pass levels if you get stuck - Donut Games' famous 3-star system: Increased REPLAY VALUE - Collectors Icon #03 - And much more... TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - Widescreen support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) * * * * * * * * * * * * "Flexible palm trees, flying monkeys, calypso music and baby elephants. What more could you possibly ask for?" Enjoy another Donut Games release!

About

Carpet Bombing

Engage in thrilling 2D aerial combat, flying an aircraft to destroy various enemy units. Collect power-ups and upgrade your plane between levels for enhanced performance. Enjoy destructible terrain and endless, randomly generated maps.

Highlights
  • Varied enemy types
  • Aircraft upgrades and power-ups
  • Randomly generated maps
  • Destructible terrain
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • No interrupting ads
Features
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Fun bomber game! Fly an aircraft and engage enemies! VARIED GAMEPLAY Several types of enemies to combat: soldiers, tanks, helicopters, airplanes and more! UPGRADES AND POWER-UPS Collect power-ups to boost your aircraft in game. Upgrade the aircraft between each level to increase its awesomeness! ENDLESS FUN Randomly generated maps tests your skill in more and more challenging levels INTUITIVE TOUCH CONTROL Simply touch screen where to go. A joystick mode of control is available in the settings. DESTRUCTABLE TERRAIN Like worms and scorched earth. Boom! GOOD QUALITY Check the reviews, most users give the game 5 stars NO INTERUPTING ADS No ads will block your view or disturb your gameplay. NO INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED Play whenever, wherever you like!

Screenshots

Monkey Flight3 screens
Carpet Bombing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Carpet Bombing at Free against Monkey Flight's $1.99. Carpet Bombing also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (571 vs 154). Monkey Flight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Carpet Bombing is free to download; Monkey Flight costs $1.99 up front. Monkey Flight sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Carpet Bombing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monkey Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 154 and 571 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Monkey Flight's written reviews are positive against 82% of Carpet Bombing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, Carpet Bombing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Monkey Flight versus Carpet Bombing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey FlightCarpet Bombing
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (154 ratings) — better4.4 (571 ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better82.0% of reviews
Number of ratings154571 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB131 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDonut GamesSynthetic Mind AB

Customer experience

Monkey Flight

All ratings154 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews594 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative3.0%

Carpet Bombing

All ratings571 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.0%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews261 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative8.8%

User reviews

Monkey Flight

From 154 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Carpet Bombing

From 571 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Simple and easy gameplay
  • 👍 No forced ads
  • 🚀 Addictive and challenging
  • 🚀 Good difficulty curve
  • 👍 Respectful monetization

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Control issues (sensitivity, responsiveness)
  • 🐛 Progression reset issues
  • 🐛 Certain weapons not functioning as expected

Bugs and requests

Monkey Flight

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Screen freezing on some devices
  • Inconsistent fruit detection

Requested features

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

Carpet Bombing

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashing on higher levels
  • Progression/purchase restoration issues
  • Control issues on certain devices
  • Graphical/visual bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • More plane/weapon options
  • Customizable controls
  • Leaderboard/multiplayer features
  • Improved enemy AI and variety
  • Expanded level/environment selection

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Monkey Flight

One-time4
  • Lifesavers 5 pack - Small$0.99
  • Lifesavers 20 pack - Medium$2.99
  • Lifesavers 50 pack - Large$5.99
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  • Lifesavers 100 pack - Super Saver$9.99
10 purchases

Carpet Bombing

One-time10
  • 1000 Gold Stars$1.09
  • PAK FA T-50$1.29
  • F-16$1.29
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  • B-52$1.29
  • Desert Strike$1.99
  • F-18$1.99
  • B-2 Stealth Bomber$2.19
  • F-4 Phantom II$2.29
  • Bag of Stars: 6500 stars$5.49
  • Chest of Stars: 16000 stars$10.99

Questions

Is Monkey Flight free?
Monkey Flight costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Carpet Bombing free?
Carpet Bombing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monkey Flight or Carpet Bombing?
Monkey Flight is rated higher. Monkey Flight averages 4.8 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Carpet Bombing averages 4.4 from 571 ratings.
Do Monkey Flight or Carpet Bombing have ads?
Carpet Bombing shows ads; Monkey Flight does not.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Flight or Carpet Bombing?
Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, and Carpet Bombing every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monkey Flight was updated on November 7, 2026 and Carpet Bombing on November 2, 2026.

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