Comparison

Monkey Flight vs Backflip Madness

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

Backflip Madness

Perform spectacular tricks and stunts in this fast-paced extreme sports game. Master parkour acrobatics, execute multiple backflips, and compete for high scores. Enjoy realistic physics and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Multiple backflips and locations
  • Parkour/Free running acrobatics
  • Realistic ragdoll physics
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Action replay
Features
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Backflip Madness is a fast-paced, parkour-flavored extreme sports game. Your goal is simple - make tons of spectacular tricks and stunts. Take it to the extreme! Features: - Multiple backflips and locations - Parkour / Free running acrobatics - Realistic ragdoll physics and simulation - Achievements and leaderboards (Game Center) - 3 difficulty levels - Action replay - Normal and ninja outfits Simple and addictive backflip platformer game. Jump from the roof or platform, flip from the cliff, train backflips and become real flip master! Take a break, kill the time, make some backflips or epic fails! Watch PewDiePie playing Backflip Madness on his channel!

Screenshots

Monkey Flight3 screens
Backflip Madness4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backflip Madness at none against Monkey Flight's 4. Backflip Madness also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 154) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). Monkey Flight's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (92% vs 82%). On update cadence, ads 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

Monkey Flight costs $1.99 and Backflip Madness $0.99 up front. Monkey Flight sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Backflip Madness asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monkey Flight holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backflip Madness has 13K 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 82% of Backflip Madness's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, Backflip Madness every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Monkey Flight versus Backflip Madness: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey FlightBackflip Madness
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (154 ratings) — better4.5 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews — better82.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15413K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#20 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB22 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDonut GamesGamesoul Studio

Customer experience

Monkey Flight

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

Backflip Madness

All ratings12,698 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews649 reviews
Positive82.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.3%

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

Backflip Madness

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Fun and challenging
  • 🎨 Unique control scheme
  • 🤸‍♂️ Realistic backflipping physics

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Limited number of levels
  • 🔁 Repetitive after completing levels
  • 🎨 Basic graphics

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

Backflip Madness

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Replay feature not working
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent landing detection

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels and obstacles
  • Ability to save and share replays
  • More character customization options
  • Additional backflip types and moves
  • Multiplayer or competitive modes

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
None

Backflip Madness

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monkey Flight free?
Monkey Flight costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Backflip Madness free?
Backflip Madness costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monkey Flight or Backflip Madness?
Monkey Flight is rated higher. Monkey Flight averages 4.8 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while Backflip Madness averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do Monkey Flight or Backflip Madness have ads?
Neither Monkey Flight nor Backflip Madness shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Flight or Backflip Madness?
Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, and Backflip Madness every 5 months. Most recently, Monkey Flight was updated on October 13, 2026 and Backflip Madness on October 13, 2026.

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