# Monster Dash vs FlapThulhu

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlapThulhu at none against Monster Dash's 19. FlapThulhu also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 62%) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 12.0). Monster Dash's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 82). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Monster Dash against 4.5 for FlapThulhu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Dash has 2.1K ratings behind it against 82, 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 91% of FlapThulhu's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | FlapThulhu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) | **[4.5 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapthulhu/id818882786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 82 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 127 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Madgarden Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639634896) |

## 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


### FlapThulhu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapthulhu/id818882786)

Navigate treacherous environments by flapping, battling monsters, and managing your sanity. Unleash eldritch powers or succumb to the madness in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Flapping mechanics, Monster combat, Madness management, Eldritch dimension exploration, Playable beast character

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful pixelated graphics
- 🎶 Funky retro music
- 🚫 No ads or IAPs mentioned
- 📱 Fits iPhone 14 Pro screen
- 🌌 Lovecraft theme is wonderful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👾 Character too big for spikes
- 🤏 Gates are too small
- 🐌 Laggy animation
- 📱 Game too zoomed in
- 😵 Frustrating difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Character too big to get through spikes
- Skulls don't appear often enough
- Game stopped working with iOS 11
- Saving skulls and bought items reset
- Laggy animation causes loss

**Requested features**

- More uses for skulls
- Achievements or in-game awards
- Sequel
- Option to turn sound off
- More modes or creatures to unlock


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

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

### Is FlapThulhu free?

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

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

FlapThulhu is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while FlapThulhu averages 4.5 from 82 ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or FlapThulhu have ads?

Neither Monster Dash nor FlapThulhu shows ads.

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

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlapThulhu every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on September 22, 2026 and FlapThulhu on September 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.*