# Monster Dash vs Major Mayhem

The clearest difference is monetization model: Major Mayhem at free with in-app purchases against Monster Dash's subscription. Major Mayhem also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (79% vs 62%). Monster Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Major Mayhem sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Major Mayhem holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 79% of Major Mayhem's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Major Mayhem every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | Major Mayhem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 127 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Rocket Jump](https://appshunter.io/developer/448070468) |

## 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


### Major Mayhem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/major-mayhem-go-commando/id470272134)

Embark on a thrilling mission to rescue your kidnapped girlfriend from the Forces of Evil. Utilize a vast arsenal of weapons and tools to blast through hordes of enemies across gorgeous 3D environments in this action-packed shooter.

**Highlights:** 45 levels of non-stop action, 4 game modes, Game Center Leaderboards, 100 achievements, 20 unique weapons, 3 picturesque environments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Minigun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chicken Cannon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plasma Rifle | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 140,000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎮 Great for killing time
- 💯 Awesome game
- 🎨 Excellent graphics
- 🕹️ Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
- 🔍 Unclear or missing mission objectives
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with too many ads
- 💰 Difficult to earn in-game currency to unlock new items

**Reported bugs**

- Progress/achievements reset after exiting the game
- Glitches and bugs (e.g. jump button not appearing, audio issues)
- Crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save and restore progress
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- More customization options for weapons and character
- Improved mission/objective tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

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

### Is Major Mayhem free?

Major Mayhem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or Major Mayhem?

Major Mayhem is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Major Mayhem averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or Major Mayhem have ads?

Major Mayhem shows ads; Monster Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or Major Mayhem?

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Major Mayhem every 2 months. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 12, 2026 and Major Mayhem 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.*