# Monkey Flight vs Mega Run

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Flight | Mega Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-flight/id311768443/reviews)** | [3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 154 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.8% of reviews** | 78.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donut Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/310068844) | [Get Set Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/335928800) |

## 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


### Mega Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small MP Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Bag of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium MP Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Everything | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super MP Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega MP Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bag of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*