Comparison

Monster Dash vs Ball Slice

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

Ball Slice

Features
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"Ball Slice Challenge: Test your reflexes in this intense slicing game! Slice through balls with precision and speed to survive and set new high scores. How long can you last in this thrilling challenge?" "Ball Slice Blitz: Take on the ultimate slicing challenge! Show off your slicing skills as you swiftly slice through balls to avoid being overwhelmed. Aim for the highest score in this fast-paced blitz!" "Slice & Survive: Ball Slice Edition: It's a race against time! Slice through waves of balls to survive and climb the leaderboard. Show your slicing mastery in this exhilarating survival game!" "Reflex Ball Slice: Put your reflexes to the test in this thrilling game! Slice balls at lightning speed to protect yourself and achieve slicing mastery. Can you keep up with the intense pace?" "Fast Slice Defense: Ball Slice Edition: Defend yourself from incoming balls! Slice through them with lightning-fast reflexes and unlock power-ups to enhance your slicing abilities. Experience the ultimate ball slicing action!"

Screenshots

Monster Dash4 screens
Ball Slice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ball Slice at weekly against Monster Dash's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Ball Slice sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Ball Slice weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Monster Dash versus Ball Slice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster DashBall Slice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB186 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHalfbrickmaor gigi

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

Ball Slice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
5 purchases

Ball Slice

One-time5
  • 10 Hearts$0.99
  • 500 Diamond$0.99
  • No Ads$2.99
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  • 7000 Diamond$7.99
  • 16000 Diamond$22.99

Questions

Is Monster Dash free?
Monster Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ball Slice free?
Ball Slice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monster Dash or Ball Slice have ads?
Neither Monster Dash nor Ball Slice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or Ball Slice?
Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ball Slice weekly. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ball Slice on October 25, 2026.

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