# PapiMissile vs Monster Dash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiMissile at none against Monster Dash's 19. PapiMissile also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 62%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Monster Dash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Dash sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PapiMissile asks for nothing beyond the download.

PapiMissile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Dash has 2.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of PapiMissile's written reviews are positive against 62% of Monster Dash's.

PapiMissile ships an update every 12 months, Monster Dash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PapiMissile | Monster Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimissile/id313539663/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### PapiMissile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papimissile/id313539663)

Launch a character from a military base to break falling enemy missiles. Score more points by destroying multiple missiles simultaneously. Protect your bases to avoid game over.

**Highlights:** Launch projectiles, Break enemy missiles, Score multiplier for multi-missile breaks, Base destruction mechanic, Base recovery system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Excellent sound effects and music
- 😄 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- ⚡ Simple yet engaging mechanics
- 🆓 Free to download and play
- 🎮 Great for short gaming sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Difficulty increases too quickly
- 😴 Can become boring over time
- 🚀 Missiles launch too slowly
- 🔄 Limited gameplay variety
- 📱 Outdated graphics/Retina display issues

**Reported bugs**

- High scores not saving without internet connection
- Retina display icon and graphics not updated
- Minor bug fixes mentioned in updates
- Sound-related issues in updates

**Requested features**

- Multi-touch support for managing multiple bases
- High score saving without internet connection
- Additional game levels (underwater, etc.)
- Difficulty settings or adjustable progression
- Boss battles or final level challenges


### Monster Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561)

Embark on an action-packed adventure running and gunning through monster hordes. Master simple controls to blast enemies with powerful weapons across diverse worlds. Discover hidden awards and enjoy uninterrupted gameplay.

**Highlights:** Run and gun gameplay, Powerful weapons, Diverse worlds, Unique enemies, Hidden awards, Simple controls

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| The Mega Magnet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Ammo Gadget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Ninja Blade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apocalypse Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Incredibubble | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Classic arcade-style visuals
- 💡 Ghostbusters event mashup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Overheating issues on older devices
- 💰 Excessive microtransactions and paywalls

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and purchases disappearing after updates
- Game Center integration not working properly
- Spawning enemies too close to the player

**Requested features**

- Bring back the original pixel art style
- Add more unlockable weapons and gadgets
- Implement a classic mode without energy/stamina system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PapiMissile free?

PapiMissile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Dash free?

Monster Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PapiMissile or Monster Dash?

PapiMissile is rated higher. PapiMissile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Monster Dash averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do PapiMissile or Monster Dash have ads?

Neither PapiMissile nor Monster Dash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PapiMissile or Monster Dash?

PapiMissile ships an update every 12 months, and Monster Dash every 3 weeks. Most recently, PapiMissile was updated on October 16, 2026 and Monster Dash on October 12, 2026.

---

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