# Monster Dash vs Sky Diving X

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | Sky Diving X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-diving-x/id6809304774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| 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 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 127 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Laleh Emileh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804918751) |

## 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


### Sky Diving X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sky-diving-x/id6809304774)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sky Club Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Sky Club Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| The Dab | $0.99 | one-time |
| Air 360 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Superman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thumbs Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Air 540 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Air 720 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Front Loop | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Line Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Quiver | $7.99 | one-time |


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