# Monster Dash vs PapiFlap

The clearest difference is rating: PapiFlap at 5.0 against Monster Dash's 4.4. PapiFlap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and review sentiment (86% vs 62%). Monster Dash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PapiFlap 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 86% of PapiFlap's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, PapiFlap every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | PapiFlap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/papiflap/id817470884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Yohei Iwasaki](https://appshunter.io/developer/285800498) |

## 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


### PapiFlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papiflap/id817470884)

Tap to make a character flap and navigate through obstacles. Avoid hitting poles and stay within the screen to keep playing. This game is a port of a classic released in 2007.

**Highlights:** Tap to flap, Avoid wood poles, Stay within screen, Classic gameplay, Simple controls

**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 PapiFlap free?

PapiFlap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or PapiFlap?

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

### Do Monster Dash or PapiFlap have ads?

Neither Monster Dash nor PapiFlap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or PapiFlap?

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and PapiFlap every 21 months. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 12, 2026 and PapiFlap on October 10, 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.*