# Monster Dash vs PapiDrive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PapiDrive at none against Monster Dash's 19. PapiDrive also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Monster Dash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 12). 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. PapiDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monster Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Dash has 2.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 72% of PapiDrive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, PapiDrive every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | PapiDrive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews)** | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papidrive/id460928131/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **71.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 4 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


### PapiDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papidrive/id460928131)

Navigate a smiley car to collect hamburgers and earn points. Tilt your device to steer, avoiding road edges. The game ends if the car falls off the bottom of the screen.

**Highlights:** Tilt controls for steering, Collect hamburgers for points, Avoid hitting road sides, Game ends if car falls off screen, Score bonus points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay
- 😄 Fun and entertaining experience
- ⚡ Fast-paced and challenging
- 🆓 Free to download
- 🎯 Easy to play for casual gamers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👁️ Red and white striped background causes eye strain
- 🤢 Graphics cause dizziness and nausea
- 🎨 Poor graphics quality overall
- 🔊 Annoying sound effects
- 😴 Gets boring after extended play

**Reported bugs**

- Mac version restart button becomes unresponsive after two plays
- Game freezes on some devices
- App crashes or fails to download properly
- Game pauses unexpectedly during early gameplay

**Requested features**

- Change or improve the striped road background design
- Add difficulty selection options
- Implement visible high score tracking in-app
- Add multiplayer mode
- Include background music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

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

### Is PapiDrive free?

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

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

Monster Dash is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while PapiDrive averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or PapiDrive have ads?

Neither Monster Dash nor PapiDrive shows ads.

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

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and PapiDrive every 25 months. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 20, 2026 and PapiDrive on October 21, 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.*