Comparison

Monster Dash vs Sky Diving X

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

Sky Diving X

Experience thrilling arcade skydiving across diverse canyon dropzones. Master freefall, collect rings, and execute aerial maneuvers before deploying your parachute. Compete in challenges and tournaments, with offline play and cinematic replays available.

Highlights
  • Ten distinct canyon dropzones
  • Collect colored rings
  • Execute aerial maneuvers
  • Complete 100 jumps
  • Compete in tournaments
  • Cinematic replay system
  • Offline core gameplay
Features
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Defy gravity in Sky Diving X, an arcade skydiving game set across ten distinct canyon dropzones. Navigate narrow valleys to collect colored rings and execute aerial maneuvers before your reserve parachute deploys. Master the freefall and land with precision. Complete 100 jumps, compete in tournaments, and tackle daily challenges to sharpen your skills. Use the cinematic replay system to review your stunts from professional camera angles and refine your technique for every landing. Core gameplay works offline without an account or login; progress stays on your device. Optional rewarded ads require an internet connection. Developed by Reallexi LLC (reallexi.io), this title offers a high-intensity experience for casual arcade gamers. Engage in short-session gameplay that combines weighty freefall physics with strategic reserve management. Test your mastery against others and improve your scores through repeated jumps. • Navigate ten distinct canyon dropzones to collect colored rings • Execute aerial maneuvers before your reserve parachute deploys • Complete 100 jumps across various levels of difficulty • Compete in tournaments and tackle daily challenges • Review stunts using the cinematic replay system • Play the core game offline without an account or login • Save progress directly on your device Optional in-app purchases and an optional membership (an auto-renewable subscription) unlock additional content. Every purchase is billed by the app store on your device and can be restored from the settings screen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://ddkits.github.io/skydiving-site/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ddkits.github.io/skydiving-site/privacy.html

Screenshots

Monster Dash4 screens
Sky Diving X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sky Diving X at 5.0 against Monster Dash's 4.4. Sky Diving X 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 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Sky Diving X sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sky Diving X 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 1, 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 Sky Diving X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Monster Dash versus Sky Diving X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster DashSky Diving X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB173 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHalfbrick StudiosLaleh Emileh

Customer experience

Monster Dash

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

Sky Diving X

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

Sky Diving X

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
12 purchases

Sky Diving X

Subscriptions2
  • Sky Club Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Sky Club Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time10
  • The Dab$0.99
  • Air 360$0.99
  • Superman$0.99
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  • Thumbs Up$0.99
  • Air 540$0.99
  • Air 720$0.99
  • Front Loop$0.99
  • 3000 Coins$4.99
  • Big Line Kit$4.99
  • Full Quiver$7.99

Questions

Is Monster Dash free?
Monster Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky Diving X free?
Sky Diving X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or Sky Diving X?
Sky Diving X is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Sky Diving X averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Monster Dash or Sky Diving X have ads?
Neither Monster Dash nor Sky Diving X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or Sky Diving X?
Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sky Diving X every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sky Diving X on October 27, 2026.

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