# Monster Dash vs Agent Dash

The clearest difference is monetization model: Agent Dash at free with in-app purchases against Monster Dash's subscription. Agent Dash also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 62%). Monster Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Agent Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Monster Dash against 4.5 for Agent Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 966 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 74% of Agent Dash's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Agent Dash every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | Agent Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) | **[4.5 (966 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agent-dash/id530457204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 966 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 127 MB | 276 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) | [Full Fat Productions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374306144) |

## 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


### Agent Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agent-dash/id530457204)

Embark on a thrilling spy adventure, dashing and blasting through high-stakes missions. Equip cool gadgets, unlock powerful upgrades, and race through dynamic levels to defeat an evil villain. Enjoy cinematic action with intuitive controls and vibrant visuals.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced action runner gameplay, Play as various heroes and villains, Equip and upgrade unique gadgets, Dynamic levels with traps and surprises, Unlockable characters and outfits, Offline play available

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Microfilms | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Case of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Case of Microfilms | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Microfilms | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Diamonds | $29.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Diamonds | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging spy/action theme
- 👍 Great for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for characters and upgrades
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing obstacles and diamonds at times
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and lack of level variety
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on loading screen
- Saved progress and upgrades being lost
- Unresponsive controls and swipe detection issues
- Glitches causing the game to freeze or reset

**Requested features**

- More playable characters and customization options
- Checkpoint system to avoid restarting from the beginning
- Ability to earn in-game currency without relying on ads
- Additional game modes or story elements
- Improved optimization and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

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

### Is Agent Dash free?

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

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

Agent Dash is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Agent Dash averages 4.5 from 966 ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or Agent Dash have ads?

Agent Dash shows ads; Monster Dash does not.

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

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Agent Dash every 5 months. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on September 22, 2026 and Agent Dash on September 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.*