# SFCave vs Monster Dash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SFCave at none against Monster Dash's 19. SFCave also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Monster Dash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 26). On price, rating, 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. SFCave asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SFCave against 4.4 for Monster Dash. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Dash has 2.1K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of SFCave's written reviews are positive against 62% of Monster Dash's.

SFCave ships an update every 11 months, Monster Dash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SFCave | Monster Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfcave/id331150716/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 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

### SFCave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sfcave/id331150716)

Navigate a challenging cave by controlling a ribbon's ascent and descent. Avoid colliding with cave walls in this addictive action game. Progress through 12 unique levels, including 3D and tilt modes.

**Highlights:** Simple tap controls, Avoid cave walls, 12 levels, 3D mode, Tilt mode, Score-based unlocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy-to-learn controls
- ⏱️ Perfect for quick gaming sessions
- 🆓 Free to download and play
- 📱 Works offline without internet connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive pop-up advertisements
- 🐛 Ads freeze or crash the application
- 🎨 Plain and outdated visual design
- ⚠️ Game pauses when notifications arrive
- 🔧 Lacks Game Center integration for leaderboards

**Reported bugs**

- Pop-up ads cause app freezing
- Notifications interrupt gameplay and cause loss
- High score submission requires Safari navigation
- Pause function causes game loss
- Incompatibility with newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Remove or reduce number of advertisements
- Add Game Center integration for friend rankings
- Implement local leaderboard functionality
- Add pause/resume button with replay feature
- Allow background music from device library


### 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 SFCave free?

SFCave 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, SFCave or Monster Dash?

SFCave is rated higher. SFCave averages 4.5 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Monster Dash averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do SFCave or Monster Dash have ads?

Neither SFCave nor Monster Dash shows ads.

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

SFCave ships an update every 11 months, and Monster Dash every 3 weeks. Most recently, SFCave was updated on October 7, 2026 and Monster Dash on October 12, 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.*