Comparison

Monster Dash vs The VideoKid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Monster Dash4 screens
The VideoKid4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monster Dash versus The VideoKid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster DashThe VideoKid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better4.3 (776 ratings)
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews — better36.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better776
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB170 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHalfbrick StudiosFGL Indie Showcase

Customer experience

Monster Dash

All ratings2,120 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews709 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative27.9%

The VideoKid

All ratings774 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral15.3%
Negative48.4%

User reviews

Monster Dash

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

17 purchases

Monster Dash

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time11
  • 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
3 purchases

The VideoKid

One-time3
  • Purchase 500 coinpack$0.99
  • Remove Adverts$0.99
  • Purchase 1000 coinpack$1.99

Questions

Is Monster Dash free?
Monster Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The VideoKid free?
The VideoKid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or The VideoKid?
Monster Dash is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while The VideoKid averages 4.3 from 776 ratings.
Do Monster Dash or The VideoKid have ads?
Neither Monster Dash nor The VideoKid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or The VideoKid?
Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and The VideoKid weekly. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 29, 2026 and The VideoKid on October 24, 2026.

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