Monkey Flight vs Fishing Break
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!
Fishing Break
Embark on a relaxing fishing adventure across 12 worlds, catching hundreds of unique fish species. Build your dream aquarium collection, upgrade your gear, and compete on global leaderboards. Enjoy casual gameplay perfect for short breaks.
- Relaxing casual fishing gameplay
- 34 fishing spots across 12 worlds
- Hundreds of fish species including elemental variants
- Per-fish leaderboards for competition
- Aquarium collection building
- Gear upgrades for better catches
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Time for a Fishing Break — the relaxing casual fishing game where you catch rare fish from around the world and build your dream aquarium collection. Hop on your boat and cast your line in oceans, lakes, and rivers across 12 gorgeous worlds. Fight trophy fish, reel in rare catches, and fill your museum with hundreds of unique species. Simple to pick up, impossible to put down. CATCH FISH WORLDWIDE Fish in 34 stunning locations from tropical reefs to deep ocean waters. Each spot has unique species to discover — from bass and trout to sharks and legendary elemental fish. BUILD YOUR COLLECTION Fill your aquarium museum with hundreds of fish species. Track every catch, discover rare elemental variants (fire, ice, electric, grass, light, and dark), and complete your collection to earn rewards. UPGRADE YOUR GEAR Earn coins to buy better rods, reels, hooks, and bait. Upgrade your tackle to catch bigger, rarer fish that lurk in deeper waters. COMPETE & CLIMB Every fish has its own leaderboard. Compete against friends and anglers worldwide to land the biggest catch. Earn achievements and climb the ranks. FEATURES - Relaxing casual fishing gameplay — perfect for short breaks or long sessions - 34 fishing spots across 12 beautiful worlds - Hundreds of fish species including sharks and elemental variants - Per-fish leaderboards to compete with friends - Fun achievements based on fish puns - Free to play, no energy timers Cast your line and get hooked. Download Fishing Break today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Fishing Break at Free against Monkey Flight's $1.99. Fishing Break also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (13K vs 154). Monkey Flight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 76%). On rating, 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
Fishing Break is free to download; Monkey Flight costs $1.99 up front. Monkey Flight sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Fishing Break sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Monkey Flight against 4.7 for Fishing Break. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fishing Break has 13K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Monkey Flight's written reviews are positive against 76% of Fishing Break's.
Monkey Flight ships an update every 3 months, Fishing Break every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monkey Flight | Fishing Break |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (154 ratings) — better | 4.7 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.8% of reviews — better | 76.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 154 | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 369 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Donut Games | Roofdog Games |
Customer experience
Monkey Flight
Fishing Break
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
Fishing Break
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Relaxing gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Variety of fish to catch
- 👍 Tournaments and events
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💰 Expensive bait
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 🤔 Unclear mechanics (line length, gold coins)
- 🤷♀️ Difficulty catching rare/special fish
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
Fishing Break
Reported bugs
3 issues- Bait consumed even when no fish bite
- Purchases not recognized by game
- Account reset issues
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to move boat/camera
- Showcase for caught fish
- Bait refilling system
- Chat/donation system for crews
- More worlds/levels
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
Fishing Break
- Stack of Cash$2.99
- Pile of Cash$4.99
- Coin Doubler$4.99
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- Coin Doubler Package$4.99
- Bag of Cash$9.99
- Chest of Cash$19.99
- Boatload of Cash$39.99
Questions
Is Monkey Flight free?
Is Fishing Break free?
Which has better reviews, Monkey Flight or Fishing Break?
Do Monkey Flight or Fishing Break have ads?
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