Comparison

Monster Dash vs Nano Runner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Monster Dash

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
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Sprint, Jump and Blast your way through Monster Dash, an action-packed game by the creators of Jetpack Joyride and Fruit Ninja. Experience the classic game resurrected from the dead! With simple controls, just two buttons, making it easy-to-learn but hard to master. Join Barry Steakfries and his iconic Machine Gun Jetpack in a world full of menacing monster mayhem, as you run and gun your way through hordes of zombies, vampires and more with the most explosive and powerful weapons you can find! UNIQUE FEATURES: • Clear your path with punchy and powerful Weapons! • Uninterrupted gameplay without ads or in-app purchases • 5 different exotic worlds to survive • Unique enemies to defeat in each world • 62 Hidden Awards and Accolades to discover Download Monster Dash now and embark on an action-packed, monster-slaying, adventure… with a dash of nostalgia. Do the dash, do the Monster Dash! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** View our privacy policy at https://halfbrick.com/hbpprivacy View our terms of service at https://www.halfbrick.com/terms-of-service

About

Nano Runner

Navigate a microscopic world on a hoverboard, leaping over oversized obstacles. Race from left to right, descending into new levels upon completion. Experience grand adventures in the tiniest of spaces.

Highlights
  • Microscopic world exploration
  • Hoverboard navigation
  • Gravity-defying leaps
  • Level-based progression
  • Left-to-right racing gameplay
Features
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Embark on an epic journey through the microscopic cosmos in Nano Runner! Maneuver our pocket-sized protagonist atop a tiny hoverboard, navigating a labyrinth of miniature challenges. With a mere tap, defy the laws of gravity, gracefully leaping over obstacles that seem larger than life. Starting on the left, race towards the right, and upon reaching the end, brace yourself for an exhilarating descent into the next level! Nano Runner is a game where grand adventures unfold in the tiniest of spaces. The minuscule hero, the diminutive hoverboard – all set against a backdrop that challenges your sense of scale. Can you guide our little friend through this maze of wonder and triumphantly clear each stage? Prepare for an odyssey where the sheer size of the challenge is inversely proportional to the scale of our hero!

Screenshots

Monster Dash4 screens
Nano Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

Monster Dash and Nano Runner both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 0% of Nano Runner's. Monster Dash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 3). Nano Runner's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Monster Dash sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nano Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Monster Dash against 4.3 for Nano Runner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Dash has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, 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 0% of Nano Runner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Nano Runner weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Monster Dash versus Nano Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster DashNano Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB144 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHalfbrickGOMBLE GAMES PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Monster Dash

All ratings2,120 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews709 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative27.9%

Nano Runner

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Monster Dash

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress and purchases disappearing after updates
  • Game Center integration not working properly
  • Spawning enemies too close to the player

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back the original pixel art style
  • Add more unlockable weapons and gadgets
  • Implement a classic mode without energy/stamina system

Nano Runner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Monster Dash

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time11
  • The Mega Magnet$0.99
  • Special Ammo Gadget$0.99
  • Small Gem Pack$1.99
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  • Fruit Ninja Blade$1.99
  • Weapon Bundle 1$1.99
  • Weapon Bundle 2$1.99
  • Apocalypse Starter Pack$2.99
  • Medium Gem Pack$3.99
  • Incredibubble$3.99
  • Large Gem Pack$8.99
  • Halfbrick+$99.99
None

Nano Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monster Dash free?
Monster Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nano Runner free?
Nano Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or Nano Runner?
Monster Dash is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Nano Runner averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Monster Dash or Nano Runner have ads?
Nano Runner shows ads; Monster Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or Nano Runner?
Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nano Runner weekly. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 12, 2026 and Nano Runner on October 7, 2026.

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