# My Monkey! vs Bigfoot Hunter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Monkey! at 71% against Bigfoot Hunter's 14%. My Monkey! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Bigfoot Hunter's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (643 vs 24). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bigfoot Hunter sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. My Monkey! asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Monkey! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bigfoot Hunter has 643 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of My Monkey!'s written reviews are positive against 14% of Bigfoot Hunter's.

My Monkey! ships an update every 8 months, Bigfoot Hunter every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Monkey! | Bigfoot Hunter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-monkey/id321439082/reviews)** | [4.1 (643 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigfoot-hunter-kill-monsters/id1619475548/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **643** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 517 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [bunnyhero labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/321415614) | [AppCurrent, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718371178) |

## What reviewers say

### My Monkey!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-monkey/id321439082)

Interact with a virtual monkey on your device. Throw, stretch, and feed your monkey, play catch, and customize its appearance with photos and colors. Enjoy a playful companion with gravity-based interactions.

**Highlights:** Throw and drag monkey, Multitouch stretching, Feed monkey with fruit, Play catch with a ball, Tilt for gravity effects, Customizable name and color, Custom photo backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🐵 Cute and fun monkey
- 👍 Ability to customize monkey (color, name, background)
- 🎉 Simple and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Limited functionality (only feeding, playing ball)
- 💤 Gets boring after a while
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent update
- Monkey disappearing or not loading properly

**Requested features**

- More interactive features (monkey movement, mini-games)
- Ability to have multiple monkeys
- Additional customization options (accessories, environments)


### Bigfoot Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigfoot-hunter-kill-monsters/id1619475548)

Embark on a thrilling hunt for the legendary Bigfoot in snowy Alaskan forests. Utilize a loyal canine companion, various rifles, and AI weapon customization to track and capture the elusive creature. Experience a unique winter hunting atmosphere with quests and achievements.

**Highlights:** Sasquatch hunting, Dog companion, Winter hunting atmosphere, AI weapon customization, Quests and achievements, Multiple rifles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Week Subscription Sale | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium Subscription | $59.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay mechanics for hunting
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and gun models
- 👾 Ability to play as Bigfoot/Yeti
- ⭐ Engaging for younger players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive pay-to-play subscription model ($4.99-$5/week)
- 🚫 Mandatory subscription to access most features
- ⏱️ Severe time limitations (one hunt per day, 3-minute hunts)
- 🐛 Laggy performance and choppy gameplay
- 🎮 Buggy and unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during hunts
- Darts don't register on target
- Yeti AI pathfinding issues (runs into trees)
- Off-path movement is nearly impossible
- Significant lag and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Mission-based gameplay
- Ability to attack while playing as Yeti
- More hunting locations and maps
- Multiplayer functionality
- Control customization and adjustment options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Monkey! free?

My Monkey! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bigfoot Hunter free?

Bigfoot Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Monkey! or Bigfoot Hunter?

My Monkey! is rated higher. My Monkey! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Bigfoot Hunter averages 4.1 from 643 ratings.

### Do My Monkey! or Bigfoot Hunter have ads?

Bigfoot Hunter shows ads; My Monkey! does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Monkey! or Bigfoot Hunter?

My Monkey! ships an update every 8 months, and Bigfoot Hunter every 5 weeks. Most recently, My Monkey! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bigfoot Hunter on October 30, 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.*