# Monster Dash vs The VideoKid

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.

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 November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | The VideoKid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews)** | [4.3 (776 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-videokid/id1391818002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 776 |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 36.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 127 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [FGL Indie Showcase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148684381) |

## 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


### The VideoKid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-videokid/id1391818002)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase 500 coinpack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Adverts | $0.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 1000 coinpack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Retro 80s vibe
- 🎨 Charming pixel art style
- 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🎉 Lots of pop culture references

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially towards the end
- 🎮 Sensitive and unresponsive controls
- 🕰️ Slow loading times and crashes
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible obstacles at the end
- Inability to progress past 90% completion
- Freezing and crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- Checkpoint system or more lives
- Improved controls and responsiveness
- Syncing across devices
- More levels and content


## Frequently asked 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 November 1, 2026 and The VideoKid on October 29, 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.*