# Monster Dash vs Scrap Divers

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scrap Divers at free with in-app purchases against Monster Dash's subscription. Scrap Divers also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 62%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Monster Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Dash sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scrap Divers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scrap Divers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 94% of Scrap Divers's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Scrap Divers monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | Scrap Divers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-divers/id1581680664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **94.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 127 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Gearhead Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163605497) |

## 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


### Scrap Divers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-divers/id1581680664)

Control a robot with one finger in this fast-paced arcade game. Dodge obstacles like sawblades and flames as you fall through an infinite tunnel. Compete globally for the longest fall with unique robots and challenging environments.

**Highlights:** One-finger robot control, Dodge dangerous obstacles, Infinite falling tunnel, Pixel art visuals, 15 playable robots with unique abilities, 8 diverse environments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and art style
- 🤩 Addictive and fun
- 💎 High quality game
- 🎨 Refreshing retro theme

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional performance issues
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🤖 Lack of robot variety

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Sandbox mode to create custom robots
- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

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

### Is Scrap Divers free?

Scrap Divers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or Scrap Divers?

Scrap Divers is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Scrap Divers averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or Scrap Divers have ads?

Scrap Divers shows ads; Monster Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or Scrap Divers?

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scrap Divers monthly. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 12, 2026 and Scrap Divers on October 16, 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.*