# Monster Dash vs PapiWall

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiWall at none against Monster Dash's 19. PapiWall also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Monster Dash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 15). On price, rating, ads 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. PapiWall asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Monster Dash against 4.5 for PapiWall. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Dash has 2.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 70% of PapiWall's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, PapiWall every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | PapiWall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) | **[4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiwall/id418344834/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **70.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) |

## 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


### PapiWall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiwall/id418344834)

Guide a character down a perilous hill by tapping to jump over obstacles. Navigate through increasingly challenging levels, with higher difficulties unlocked by achieving high scores.

**Highlights:** Timed jumping mechanic, Obstacle avoidance, Multiple difficulty levels, Score-based unlocking, Three distinct levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and fun gameplay
- ⚡ Simple and easy to learn mechanics
- 🎮 Free to download and play
- 🚀 Fast app load times
- 🎯 Good for casual gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Gets boring after extended play
- 🐛 Screen doesn't fit modern devices (iPhone 6+)
- ❌ Lacks originality and depth
- 🎮 Very simplistic gameplay
- 😴 Limited variety in obstacles

**Reported bugs**

- App not compatible with iOS 4.2.1 and older devices
- Screen display doesn't fit iPhone 6 and newer models
- Walls sometimes spawn too close together causing unfair deaths
- Game requires visiting website after completing game sessions
- App hasn't received updates in 2+ years causing compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Add music and sound effects
- Include more varied obstacles and challenges
- Implement power-ups (speed boost, shields)
- Add collectible coins or rewards system
- Create cosmetic customization (different character outfits)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

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

### Is PapiWall free?

PapiWall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or PapiWall?

PapiWall is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while PapiWall averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or PapiWall have ads?

Neither Monster Dash nor PapiWall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or PapiWall?

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and PapiWall every 7 months. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on September 29, 2026 and PapiWall on July 23, 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.*