# Monster Dash vs Stupid Zombies 3

The clearest difference is monetization model: Stupid Zombies 3 at free with in-app purchases against Monster Dash's subscription. Stupid Zombies 3 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (87% vs 62%). Monster Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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 and Stupid Zombies 3 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stupid Zombies 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 10K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 87% of Stupid Zombies 3's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Stupid Zombies 3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | Stupid Zombies 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-zombies-3/id979967712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 127 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [GameResort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/301101149) |

## 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


### Stupid Zombies 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stupid-zombies-3/id979967712)

Unleash explosive destruction and master geometry-based bank shots to defeat hordes of undead. Utilize a variety of unique weapons to send zombies flying and clear increasingly challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Geometry-based bank shots, Explosive zombie destruction, Four distinct weapons, 200 challenging levels, Combo scoring

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Gold Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Loot Drop Gold Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gold Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Gold Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Gold Pack | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and visuals
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- 🕹️ Great sequel to previous games
- ⏱️ Good time-killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy at higher levels
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕰️ Long wait times between lives

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing at certain levels
- Inconsistent zombie spawns
- Incorrect bullet trajectories

**Requested features**

- First-person mode
- More varied level designs
- Option to disable ads for a fee


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

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

### Is Stupid Zombies 3 free?

Stupid Zombies 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or Stupid Zombies 3?

Stupid Zombies 3 is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Stupid Zombies 3 averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or Stupid Zombies 3 have ads?

Stupid Zombies 3 shows ads; Monster Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or Stupid Zombies 3?

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Stupid Zombies 3 every 2 months. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 29, 2026 and Stupid Zombies 3 on October 28, 2026.

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