# Monster Dash vs Space Bang

The clearest difference is monetization model: Space Bang at free with in-app purchases against Monster Dash's subscription. Space Bang also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Monster Dash's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 74). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Dash sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Space Bang sells 6 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 — 4.4 for Monster Dash against 4.6 for Space Bang. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Dash has 2.1K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 84% of Space Bang's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Space Bang monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | Space Bang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) | **[4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-bang/id1072777731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **83.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 127 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Part Time Monkey Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040083241) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Space Bang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-bang/id1072777731)

Embark on an epic space adventure to defeat an Evil Overlord and save the galaxy. Pilot your ship through stunning cosmic environments, blasting asteroids and enemies with powerful upgrades. Compete with friends and unlock achievements in this thrilling shoot 'em up.

**Highlights:** Explore 10 beautiful galaxies, Upgrade guns and gear, Battle diverse obstacles and enemies, Sync progress with iCloud Backup, Engage with a unique story, Compete on leaderboards and earn achievements

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Shards | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shard Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Continue Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Shards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Shards | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Shards | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎮 Addictive
- ✨ Amazing artwork
- 🎶 Love the music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant lag
- 🐛 Stuttering makes it unplayable
- ⚠️ Red meteor things are difficult
- ⚖️ Currency system unbalanced
- 🔄 Need to replay levels repeatedly

**Reported bugs**

- Lag
- Stuttering
- Red meteor things are difficult to get around

**Requested features**

- More shards earned as levels progress
- More customization for the ship
- Add health packages
- Remove advertising (paid option)
- Faster availability of weapon upgrades


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

Monster Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Space Bang free?

Space Bang is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or Space Bang?

Space Bang is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Space Bang averages 4.6 from 74 ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or Space Bang have ads?

Neither Monster Dash nor Space Bang shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or Space Bang?

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Space Bang monthly. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 27, 2026 and Space Bang 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.*