Comparison

Monkey Flight vs Mega Run

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

Mega Run

Embark on an epic platforming adventure to rescue kidnapped siblings. Explore vibrant worlds, collect coins and gems, and utilize explosive powerups. Unlock new characters and uncover hundreds of secrets across dozens of challenging stages.

Highlights
  • Eye-popping cartoon graphics
  • Epic platform action
  • Simple tap control
  • Hundreds of stages and worlds
  • Hundreds of secrets and collectables
  • 28 explosive powerups
  • Unlockable characters
Features
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“This sequel is not to be missed” - IGN App Store Best of 2012! From the creators of the #1 hit Mega Jump! "One of the best games on the platform." - Apple'N'Apps "The most addictive platformer yet... Close to a perfect sequel." – AppAdvice “It’s a joy to play and easy to get wrapped up in, just by virtue of how savagely it slays every point of design possible in a modern runner.” - Touch Arcade "Offers all the thrills and spills a side-scrolling platform game should" - Macworld "This game will keep you happy the entire time you're playing. Not just smiling, but genuinely happy." - Gamezebo “Mobile gaming done right” - Inside Mobile Apps “Mega Run bursts with life and doesn’t pull its punches” - App Spy STORY Redford’s brother and sister have been kidnapped by a mysterious monster and taken far away! Join Redford on an amazing adventure across multiple worlds and dozens of challenging stages. Find Redford’s lost family and discover new worlds to explore by following the trail of stolen coins and Forest Gems! Mega Run - Redford’s Adventure is an epic platform game complete with an incredible cast of characters, fantastical landscapes to explore, and stacks of explosive powerups! FEATURES - Eye-popping cartoon graphics! - Epic platform action! - Simple tap control designed to work perfectly with your touch screen! - Hundreds of stages over multiple worlds! - Hundreds of secrets and collectables! - 28 explosive powerups! - Unlock hilarious new characters! - New limited-time characters added every month! - Game Center achievements & leaderboards - Regular free updates! Over 12 million players! Join us on the Mega Run - Redford’s Adventure Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/megarun Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/megarungame

Screenshots

Monkey Flight3 screens
Mega Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mega Run at Free against Monkey Flight's $1.99. Mega Run also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 154). Monkey Flight's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and ads (none vs shown). 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

Mega Run is free to download; Monkey Flight costs $1.99 up front. Monkey Flight sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Mega Run sells 9 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Run has 1.2K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Monkey Flight's written reviews are positive against 79% of Mega Run's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, Mega Run monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Monkey Flight versus Mega Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey FlightMega Run
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (154 ratings) — better3.9 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better78.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1541.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDonut GamesGet Set Games

Customer experience

Monkey Flight

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

Mega Run

All ratings1,197 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative22.1%
Written reviews2,031 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative14.8%

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

Mega Run

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 👍 Cute and colorful graphics
  • 💎 Challenging to collect all gems
  • 🕹️ Simple and easy to control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes when using certain power-ups
  • 🔁 Repetitive level designs
  • 💰 In-app purchases can get expensive
  • 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating at times

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

Mega Run

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Levels not unlocking despite meeting requirements
  • Invisible obstacles causing unexpected deaths
  • Game freezing or crashing on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and worlds to explore
  • Ability to save progress and resume later
  • Option to control character movement manually
  • Achievements and leaderboards integration

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
9 purchases

Mega Run

One-time9
  • Small MP Bundle$1.99
  • Small Bag of Coins$1.99
  • Medium MP Bundle$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Medium Bag of Coins$4.99
  • Buy Everything$6.99
  • Super MP Bundle$19.99
  • Super Bag of Coins$19.99
  • Mega MP Bundle$49.99
  • Mega Bag of Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Monkey Flight free?
Monkey Flight costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Mega Run free?
Mega Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monkey Flight or Mega Run?
Monkey Flight is rated higher. Monkey Flight averages 4.8 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Mega Run averages 3.9 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Monkey Flight or Mega Run have ads?
Mega Run shows ads; Monkey Flight does not.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Flight or Mega Run?
Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, and Mega Run monthly. Most recently, Monkey Flight was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mega Run on October 14, 2026.

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