Comparison

Monster Dash vs Stupid Zombies 4

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

Stupid Zombies 4

Bounce bullets off walls to eliminate all zombies in increasingly challenging levels. Unlock new heroes with collected coins and explore different weapons through various missions. Engage in VIP mode for bonus rewards and enhanced gameplay.

Highlights
  • Ricochet bullets off walls
  • Eliminate all zombies per level
  • Unlock new heroes with coins
  • Variety of missions and weapons
  • VIP mode for bonus rewards
Features
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The Stupid Zombies return in a 4th installment of the popular series. By now you should know the drill: Bounce bullets off walls and kill all the zombies in each level. Some setups are more obvious than others, but you can’t knock the stupid out of the zombie without the occasional brainy puzzle. A variety of missions will get you accustomed to different weapons. Collect coins in each level to unlock new heroes. If you feel extra fancy you can join the VIP mode to shoot groovy jackpot blocks for extra earnings and enjoy other goodies. It’s payback time! Monthly VIP club subscription: Payment will be charged to your account at purchase confirmation. This offer is a month long subscription. Your membership subscription will automatically renew if you don't turn off your membership subscription at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the renewal date. Any unused portion of the free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: http://www.gameresort.com/privacy/ Terms of service: http://www.gameresort.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Monster Dash4 screens
Stupid Zombies 44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stupid Zombies 4 at free with in-app purchases against Monster Dash's subscription. Stupid Zombies 4 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Monster Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

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 Stupid Zombies 4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Stupid Zombies 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 57% of Stupid Zombies 4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Stupid Zombies 4 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Monster Dash versus Stupid Zombies 4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster DashStupid Zombies 4
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings)4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews — better56.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K2.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB365 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHalfbrick StudiosGameResort LLC

Customer experience

Monster Dash

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

Stupid Zombies 4

All ratings2,797 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral4.5%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive56.8%
Neutral12.3%
Negative30.9%

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

Stupid Zombies 4

From 2.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 🚀 Smooth controls
  • 💡 New game modes
  • 👍 Familiar gameplay
  • 👍 Enjoyable experience

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • 🔍 Unskippable ads
  • 🔍 Ads interrupt gameplay
  • 🔍 Subscription required to remove ads
  • 🔍 Levels become too difficult

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

Stupid Zombies 4

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on some devices
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • More levels
  • Ad-free option
  • Different weapon types for heroes
  • Landscape mode
  • Improved ragdoll physics

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
10 purchases

Stupid Zombies 4

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Club Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time9
  • Head Start Bundle$1.99
  • Bolly Bundle$1.99
  • Lucha Libre Bundle$1.99
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  • Cyber Bundle$3.99
  • Mumbai Bundle$3.99
  • Mariachi Bundle$3.99
  • Pile of Currency$4.99
  • Trove of Currency$9.99
  • Ton of Currency$19.99

Questions

Is Monster Dash free?
Monster Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stupid Zombies 4 free?
Stupid Zombies 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or Stupid Zombies 4?
Stupid Zombies 4 is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Stupid Zombies 4 averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Monster Dash or Stupid Zombies 4 have ads?
Stupid Zombies 4 shows ads; Monster Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or Stupid Zombies 4?
Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stupid Zombies 4 every 2 months. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stupid Zombies 4 on October 26, 2026.

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