# Monkey Preschool Lunchbox vs Grandpa's Workshop

The clearest difference is chart position: Monkey Preschool Lunchbox at #26 against Grandpa's Workshop's unranked. Monkey Preschool Lunchbox also leads on ratings volume (325 vs 87) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Monkey Preschool Lunchbox costs $1.99 and Grandpa's Workshop $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Monkey Preschool Lunchbox against 4.2 for Grandpa's Workshop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 325 and 87 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Monkey Preschool Lunchbox's written reviews are positive against 83% of Grandpa's Workshop's.

Monkey Preschool Lunchbox ships an update every 3 months, Grandpa's Workshop every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monkey Preschool Lunchbox | Grandpa's Workshop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (325 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-preschool-lunchbox/id328205875/reviews) | **[4.2 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grandpas-workshop/id555310530/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **325** | 87 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 82.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 235 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [THUP Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/328205878) | [Fairlady Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/298297614) |

## What reviewers say

### Monkey Preschool Lunchbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-preschool-lunchbox/id328205875)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app offers seven engaging educational games for preschoolers aged 2-5. Children help a friendly monkey pack a lunchbox by learning about colors, letters, counting, shapes, matching, and identifying differences. It provides unlimited play with positive reinforcement through animated stickers and voice recordings.

**Highlights:** 7 educational games, Teaches colors, letters, counting, shapes, Matching and difference identification, Lovable animated monkey guide, Animated sticker rewards, Unlimited play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging for kids
- 🎓 Helps with learning colors, shapes, and numbers
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🎉 Keeps kids entertained for long periods

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🧠 Too easy for older kids
- 🔇 Annoying monkey sounds
- 💾 No ability to save progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after extended playtime
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Difficulty levels to challenge older kids
- More variety of mini-games
- Option to turn off monkey sounds
- Ability to save sticker collections


### Grandpa's Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grandpas-workshop/id555310530)

Engage young children with a fun building and tool identification game. This app features a friendly grandpa and eight interactive mini-games designed to teach essential skills like measuring, fractions, and tool recognition through play.

**Highlights:** Tool identification mini-games, Measuring and fractions practice, Spot the difference challenges, Painting and puzzle activities, Real tool videos, Number group recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging for young children
- 💡 Educational content (math, tools)
- 💖 Adorable Grandpa character
- ✨ Interactive elements (high-fives, dancing)
- 🎬 Informative tool videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- ⏳ Short content duration
- 🤔 Puzzles can be too hard/easy
- 🔊 Lack of sound in some instances
- 🗣️ Directions not spoken (for non-readers)

**Reported bugs**

- No sound
- Crashing at specific points
- App reverts to iPad opening screen
- Crushes on iPad

**Requested features**

- More varied activities and games
- New videos and puzzles
- Additional difficulty levels or grade levels
- More spoken directions for non-readers
- More tool videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monkey Preschool Lunchbox free?

Monkey Preschool Lunchbox costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Grandpa's Workshop free?

Grandpa's Workshop costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monkey Preschool Lunchbox or Grandpa's Workshop?

Grandpa's Workshop is rated higher. Monkey Preschool Lunchbox averages 4.1 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Grandpa's Workshop averages 4.2 from 87 ratings.

### Do Monkey Preschool Lunchbox or Grandpa's Workshop have ads?

Neither Monkey Preschool Lunchbox nor Grandpa's Workshop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monkey Preschool Lunchbox or Grandpa's Workshop?

Monkey Preschool Lunchbox ships an update every 3 months, and Grandpa's Workshop every 4 months. Most recently, Monkey Preschool Lunchbox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Grandpa's Workshop on October 24, 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.*