# Monster Dash vs juicy trail

The clearest difference is rating: juicy trail at 5.0 against Monster Dash's 4.4. juicy trail also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Monster Dash's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Dash sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and juicy trail sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

juicy trail holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Dash has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 100% of juicy trail's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, juicy trail every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | juicy trail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/juicy-trail/id6803797380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 127 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [david shen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883910699) |

## 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 (7)**

| 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 |
| 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


### juicy trail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/juicy-trail/id6803797380)

Race around tiny planets, leaving a trail of fruit. Avoid touching any trail, including your own, to be the last one running. Each animal has a unique ability to outsmart opponents.

**Highlights:** Leave fruit trails, Avoid touching trails, Unique animal abilities, Play against bots, Online multiplayer, Play with friends, No account required

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Juicy Jewels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Apple | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lychee Lantern | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 Juicy Jewels | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Jewels | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

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

### Is juicy trail free?

juicy trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or juicy trail?

juicy trail is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while juicy trail averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or juicy trail have ads?

Neither Monster Dash nor juicy trail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or juicy trail?

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and juicy trail every 3 days. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on November 3, 2026 and juicy trail on November 6, 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.*