# Monster Dash vs PapiBatting

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Dash at 4.4 against PapiBatting's 3.6. Monster Dash also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). PapiBatting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). On price, 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. PapiBatting asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monster Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Dash has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, 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 49% of PapiBatting's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, PapiBatting every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | PapiBatting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papibatting/id432736144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 49.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 10 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 Studios](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


### PapiBatting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papibatting/id432736144)

Experience a unique baseball game where you tap to swing and time your hits for higher scores. Master the jump swing by tapping above the batter when a ball approaches. Aim to avoid outs to keep playing.

**Highlights:** Tap to swing, Timed hitting for score, Jump swing mechanic, Avoid outs, Baseball simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addicting and fun
- 👍 Simple and easy to play
- 👍 Good time waster
- 👍 Many Papi games are good
- 👍 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Boring and repetitive
- 😞 Unrealistic baseball mechanics
- 😞 Difficult to time swings
- 😞 Inaccurate hit detection
- 😞 Frustrating gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load
- Inaccurate hit detection (says missed when tapping)
- Controls are a mess
- Timing of the bat is bad
- App store didn't finish loading, can't delete

**Requested features**

- Add character customization (outfits, batter type)
- Add unlockable content
- Improve batter appearance
- Add multiplayer or challenge modes
- Add score/high score display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

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

### Is PapiBatting free?

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

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

Monster Dash is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while PapiBatting averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or PapiBatting have ads?

Neither Monster Dash nor PapiBatting shows ads.

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

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and PapiBatting every 10 months. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 20, 2026 and PapiBatting on October 15, 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.*