# ActionPotato vs Monster Dash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ActionPotato at none against Monster Dash's 19. ActionPotato also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Monster Dash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 40). 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. ActionPotato asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for ActionPotato 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 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of ActionPotato's written reviews are positive against 62% of Monster Dash's.

ActionPotato ships an update every 8 months, Monster Dash every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActionPotato | Monster Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionpotato/id350541711/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.4% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 5 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 Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) |

## What reviewers say

### ActionPotato

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actionpotato/id350541711)

Tap stockpots to jump and catch falling potatoes. Avoid rotten ones to protect your stockpots, but catch hearts to recover them. Aim for continuous catches to build combos and maximize your score in this simple, one-finger game.

**Highlights:** Catch falling potatoes, Avoid rotten potatoes, Collect heart items, Build combos for score, One-finger gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive game
- 😊 Cute and simple design
- 🕰️ Great time-waster
- 💯 Nostalgic and classic
- 🎉 Entertaining for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No sound/volume control
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Lacks advanced features
- 🧭 No personal high score tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes on some devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add music/sound control
- Implement personal high score tracking
- Optimize for larger screens
- Introduce new gameplay modes


### 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 ActionPotato free?

ActionPotato 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, ActionPotato or Monster Dash?

ActionPotato is rated higher. ActionPotato averages 4.5 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Monster Dash averages 4.4 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do ActionPotato or Monster Dash have ads?

Neither ActionPotato nor Monster Dash shows ads.

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

ActionPotato ships an update every 8 months, and Monster Dash every 3 weeks. Most recently, ActionPotato was updated on October 21, 2026 and Monster Dash 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.*