Monster Dash vs The VideoKid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monster Dash
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.
- Run and gun gameplay
- Powerful weapons
- Diverse worlds
- Unique enemies
- Hidden awards
- Simple controls
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Sprint, Jump and Blast your way through Monster Dash, an action-packed game by the creators of Jetpack Joyride and Fruit Ninja. Experience the classic game resurrected from the dead! With simple controls, just two buttons, making it easy-to-learn but hard to master. Join Barry Steakfries and his iconic Machine Gun Jetpack in a world full of menacing monster mayhem, as you run and gun your way through hordes of zombies, vampires and more with the most explosive and powerful weapons you can find! UNIQUE FEATURES: • Clear your path with punchy and powerful Weapons! • Uninterrupted gameplay without ads or in-app purchases • 5 different exotic worlds to survive • Unique enemies to defeat in each world • 62 Hidden Awards and Accolades to discover Download Monster Dash now and embark on an action-packed, monster-slaying, adventure… with a dash of nostalgia. Do the dash, do the Monster Dash! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** View our privacy policy at https://halfbrick.com/hbpprivacy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/terms-of-service
The VideoKid
Experience a challenging 80s-themed arcade runner where you must survive a dangerous neighborhood, perform tricks, and deliver a video tape to your girlfriend. Dodge obstacles, avoid the police, and master combos in this retro-inspired game.
- Unlockable 80s inspired characters
- Perform skate tricks and combos
- Dodge vehicles and avoid police
- Earn cash for upgrades and powerups
- Spot classic 80s characters and vehicles
- Retro 80s aesthetic and soundtrack
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Are you ready for The Videokid challenge? Survive your video round with just one life... and hundreds of ways to die! Reach your girlfriend Jessica and beat the game to be amongst the best of the best! Test your skills to the max with this challenging arcade style skate game set in a retro 80s neighbourhood filled with fun and danger. Avoid being busted by the cops, pull off sick tricks and complete crazy combos; all whilst trying to stay alive just long enough to deliver your pirate video round and get to your girl in time! Skate, hitch and grind your way through hazardous streets; dodging bikes, cars, trucks, trains & more. From arcade style sound effects, to the incredible 8bit inspired soundtrack (written by DJ Savant), you are fully immersed in an oldskool world in this intense and rewarding runner. "What a wonderful game this is - an exacting arcade treat shot through with 80s childhood memories." Christian Donlan, Eurogamer "You’ll find that The VIDEOKID throws in every nostalgic thing you loved about the 80s into an 8-bit fast-paced Paperboy-esque gaming experience. Plug in your walkman and lace up your Reebok Pumps..." Niko & Dawn, Indiewatch "It's like PaperBoy on 80s steroids" MastaCodyD FEATURES: - Unlock & play as some of your favourite 80s inspired characters - Wreak havoc on the wrong side of the law for maximum score - Pull off sick skate tricks & crazy combos - Laugh at endless ways to bail, slam & fail - Earn cash to buy radical upgrades & oldskool powerups - see how many classic 80s characters & vehicles you can spot - Relive your 80s childhood where playability was king - Free to play
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: The VideoKid at free with in-app purchases against Monster Dash's subscription. The VideoKid also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). Monster Dash's advantage is review sentiment (62% vs 36%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Monster Dash sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and The VideoKid sells 3 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 4.3 for The VideoKid. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 776 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 36% of The VideoKid's.
Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, The VideoKid weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monster Dash | The VideoKid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better | 4.3 (776 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews — better | 36.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 776 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 127 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Halfbrick Studios | FGL Indie Showcase |
Customer experience
Monster Dash
The VideoKid
User reviews
Monster Dash
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Classic arcade-style visuals
- 💡 Ghostbusters event mashup
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Overheating issues on older devices
- 💰 Excessive microtransactions and paywalls
The VideoKid
From 776 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Retro 80s vibe
- 🎨 Charming pixel art style
- 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎉 Lots of pop culture references
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially towards the end
- 🎮 Sensitive and unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and crashes
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads
Bugs and requests
Monster Dash
Reported bugs
3 issues- Progress and purchases disappearing after updates
- Game Center integration not working properly
- Spawning enemies too close to the player
Requested features
3 requests- Bring back the original pixel art style
- Add more unlockable weapons and gadgets
- Implement a classic mode without energy/stamina system
The VideoKid
Reported bugs
3 issues- Invisible obstacles at the end
- Inability to progress past 90% completion
- Freezing and crashing on launch
Requested features
4 requests- Checkpoint system or more lives
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Syncing across devices
- More levels and content
In-app purchases
Monster Dash
- Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
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- Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
- Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
- Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- The Mega Magnet$0.99
- Special Ammo Gadget$0.99
- Small Gem Pack$1.99
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- Fruit Ninja Blade$1.99
- Weapon Bundle 1$1.99
- Weapon Bundle 2$1.99
- Apocalypse Starter Pack$2.99
- Medium Gem Pack$3.99
- Incredibubble$3.99
- Large Gem Pack$8.99
- Halfbrick+$99.99
The VideoKid
- Purchase 500 coinpack$0.99
- Remove Adverts$0.99
- Purchase 1000 coinpack$1.99








