# My Monkey! vs Stick Nodes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stick Nodes at every 2 weeks against My Monkey!'s every 8 months. Stick Nodes also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 20) and review sentiment (85% vs 71%). My Monkey!'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for My Monkey! against 4.6 for Stick Nodes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stick Nodes has 15K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of My Monkey!'s written reviews are positive against 85% of Stick Nodes's.

My Monkey! ships an update every 8 months, Stick Nodes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Monkey! | Stick Nodes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-monkey/id321439082/reviews)** | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-nodes-animator/id932127902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **84.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bunnyhero labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/321415614) | [ForTheLoss Games, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/932127901) |

## 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)


### Stick Nodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stick-nodes-animator/id932127902)

Create custom stickfigure animations with a user-friendly interface. Import images, add sound effects, and export your creations as GIFs or MP4 videos. Join a vibrant community for inspiration and shared resources.

**Highlights:** Stickfigure animation creation, Image import for animation, Automatic frame-tweening, Camera pan, zoom, and rotate, Movieclips for reusable objects, Sound effects and filters, GIF and MP4 export

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Great for beginners
- 💡 Customizable stick figures
- 🎥 Smooth animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🐛 Lag issues
- 🐛 Bugs with importing/downloading
- 🐛 Glitches with certain features
- 💰 Pro version paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when downloading stickfigure packs
- Saving/loading issues with animations
- Nodes/limbs getting stuck or glitching
- Unexpected behavior with certain actions

**Requested features**

- Add tutorial/instructions
- Improve save/export options
- Implement account system
- Expand free version features
- Add drawing/shading tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Monkey! free?

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

### Is Stick Nodes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Monkey! or Stick Nodes?

My Monkey! is rated higher. My Monkey! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Stick Nodes averages 4.6 from 15K ratings.

### Do My Monkey! or Stick Nodes have ads?

Neither My Monkey! nor Stick Nodes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Monkey! or Stick Nodes?

My Monkey! ships an update every 8 months, and Stick Nodes every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Monkey! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Stick Nodes on October 20, 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.*