# Monster Dash vs Nano Runner

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | Nano Runner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nano-runner/id6478954127/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 127 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [GOMBLE GAMES PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712246446) |

## 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


### Nano Runner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nano-runner/id6478954127)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*