Cogs vs Monkey Flight 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cogs
A remastered 3D puzzle game where you construct intricate machines using sliding tiles. Explore various game modes, from building step-by-step to timed challenges and move-limited puzzles.
- Build complex machines with sliding tiles
- 3D puzzle gameplay
- Inventor Mode for learning
- Time Challenge Mode
- Move Challenge Mode
- Remastered for modern devices
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Cogs is a multi-award-winning puzzle game where players build increasingly complex machines using sliding tiles 3D. Originally launched in 2009, we completely remastered Cogs from the ground up in 2025 to look beautiful on modern phones and tablets. "One of the highest quality puzzle games we've seen." – PocketGamer "The visual design and imagination of the game are stunning, with great attention to detail, and the sound effects are downright enticing." – Adrenaline Vault "A masterpiece visually, as well with the actual gameplay." – AppAdvice INVENTOR MODE Starting with simple puzzles, players are introduced to the widgets that are used to build machines — gears, pipes, balloons, chimes, hammers, wheels, props, and more. TIME CHALLENGE MODE If you finish a puzzle in Inventor Mode, it will be unlocked here. This time, it will take fewer moves to reach a solution, but you only have 30 seconds to find it. MOVE CHALLENGE MODE Take your time and plan ahead. Every tap counts when you only get ten moves to find a solution.
Monkey Flight 2
Launch monkeys through the air using an elastic palm tree across diverse new environments. Collect goodies and aim for high scores in this entertaining physics-based game. Features multiple game modes and helpful in-game items.
- Launch monkeys with an elastic palm tree
- Three distinct game environments
- Collect goodies and avoid obstacles
- Multiple game modes
- Lifesavers for difficult levels
- 3-star scoring system for replayability
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Your favorite monkeys are BACK! This time they've carried their elastic, whippy, inflatable palm tree to THREE new places for more monkey-flinging fun. - The deep jungles of CAMBODIA - The snowy landscapes of ANTARCTICA - And the blooming forests of ENGLAND Bend the tree, release and send those jabbering, laughing fellows flying through the air. How much goodies can you collect before falling into a mud puddle? Just as hilariously entertaining as the original game, but with more levels and crazier features than ever before! * * * * * * * * * * * * GAME FEATURES: - THREE Game Modes: - 1) Tropical Takeoff - 2) Frozen Fish - 3) Forest Fruit - Lifesavers to help you pass levels if you get stuck - A handy summary sheet to keep track of your scores and progress - Donut Games' famous 3-star system: Increased REPLAY VALUE - Collectors Icon #38 - And much more... TECH FEATURES: - Game Center support - Widescreen support - Universal App (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch) * * * * * * * * * * * * Enjoy another Donut Games release!
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Verdict
Cogs and Monkey Flight 2 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Monkey Flight 2's written reviews are positive against 55% of Cogs's. Monkey Flight 2 also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Cogs's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and chart position (#133 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Cogs costs $4.99 and Monkey Flight 2 $1.99 up front. Cogs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Monkey Flight 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Cogs against 4.8 for Monkey Flight 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 36 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Cogs's written reviews are positive against 87% of Monkey Flight 2's.
Cogs ships an update every 2 months, Monkey Flight 2 every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Cogs | Monkey Flight 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (33 ratings) | 4.8 (36 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | 87.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 36 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #133 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lazy 8 Studios | Donut Games |
Customer experience
Cogs
Monkey Flight 2
Bugs and requests
Cogs
Reported bugs
2 issues- Game crashes on some devices
- Levels don't load properly
Requested features
3 requests- Add a reset option
- Provide more free levels
- Improve restore purchase functionality
Monkey Flight 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cogs
- Cogs Puzzle Pack 2$0.99
- Cogs Puzzle Pack 3$0.99
- Cogs Puzzle Pack 4$0.99
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- Cogs Puzzle Pack 5$0.99
Monkey Flight 2
- Lifesavers 5 pack - Small$0.99
- Lifesavers 20 pack - Medium$2.99
- Lifesavers 50 pack - Large$5.99
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- Lifesavers 100 pack - Super Saver$9.99









