# Monster Dash vs Outer Space Call Prank

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Dash at 4.4 against Outer Space Call Prank's 3.1. Monster Dash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months). Outer Space Call Prank's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Dash sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Outer Space Call Prank asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monster Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Dash has 2.1K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 56% of Outer Space Call Prank's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Outer Space Call Prank every 26 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | Outer Space Call Prank |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews)** | [3.1 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outer-space-call-prank/id1536579565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 26 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 127 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [PHB Media Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/449688752) |

## 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


### Outer Space Call Prank

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outer-space-call-prank/id1536579565)

Receive simulated calls from various animated characters from outer space, including spacemen, aliens, and robots. This app provides unique sounds and animations for each caller, making it a fun tool for pranking friends and family.

**Highlights:** Simulated calls from space characters, Animated characters, Unique caller sounds and voices, Prank and entertainment app, Discover different space callers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

Monster Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Outer Space Call Prank free?

Outer Space Call Prank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or Outer Space Call Prank?

Monster Dash is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Outer Space Call Prank averages 3.1 from 25 ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or Outer Space Call Prank have ads?

Outer Space Call Prank shows ads; Monster Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or Outer Space Call Prank?

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Outer Space Call Prank every 26 months. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 12, 2026 and Outer Space Call Prank on October 8, 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.*