Monkey Flight vs Backflip Madness
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Catapulting gameplay
- Multiple game modes (Classic, Jungle Fever, Arcade)
- Obstacle avoidance (mud, rocks)
- Achievements and rewards
- Simple controls
- 3-star rating system
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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!
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.
- Multiple backflips and locations
- Parkour/Free running acrobatics
- Realistic ragdoll physics
- Achievements and leaderboards
- Action replay
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, Backflip Madness every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.
| Parameter | Monkey Flight | Backflip Madness |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (154 ratings) — better | 4.5 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.8% of reviews — better | 82.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 154 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #20 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Donut Games | Gamesoul Studio |
Customer experience
Monkey Flight
Backflip Madness
User reviews
Monkey Flight
From 154 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Monkey Flight
- 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
Backflip Madness
No in-app purchases
Questions
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