Comparison

Crazy John vs MonsterPin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crazy John

Embark on a post-apocalyptic journey as a lone survivor fighting mutated zombies in underground tunnels. Upgrade weapons and stats, utilize power-ups, and battle bosses across eerie landscapes in a retro pixel art style.

Highlights
  • Creepy-cool pixel art style
  • Unlimited levels
  • Four eerie landscapes
  • Full weapon upgrade system
  • Full stat upgrade system
  • Awesome power-ups and vehicles
  • Crazy bosses
Features
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*NOW FREE for a LIMITED TIME!* ZOMBIES roam the EARTH... HUMANITY takes REFUGE UNDERGROUND... ONE MAN makes a STAND... ▶▶▶ [2046] In the aftermath of total global nuclear warfare, humanity abandoned the surface of the earth, and relocated to a network of underground tunnels… Those few that remained above were contaminated by radioactive dust. The results were… horrifying… One man wasn't about to give up on the place he still called home. They called him crazy… Crazy John... ▶▶▶ • creepy-COOL pixel STYLE • UNLIMITED levels • 4 EERIE landscapes • FULL weapon UPGRADE sytem • FULL stat UPGRADE system • AWESOME power-ups and VEHICLES • FANTASTIC sound-track • CRAZY BOSSES! ▶▶▶ http://twitter.com/TRINITIgames http://facebook.com/TRINITIgames

About

MonsterPin

Features
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Life gets routine. The same lunch spot. The same Saturday café. MonsterPin is built for the moments when you want something better. You just don't know where to start. #AI discovery MonsterPin's AI recommendation engine doesn't just suggest popular places — it learns what you actually like. Answer a few questions, play a quick in-app game, and get a curated food map that fits your mood, your cravings, and your palate. Whether it's a hidden lunch spot around the corner or your next weekend adventure, MonsterPin gets you there. #A photo is worth a saved pin. Snap a photo of your meal and MonsterPin's Explorer AI identifies and saves the restaurant for you — no searching, no typing. Your personal taste map grows with every visit. Share a QR code or link and let friends save your finds in seconds. The best places deserve to be remembered. Find something good today. That café you keep walking past. The ramen spot your friend keeps mentioning. The rooftop bar you've been meaning to try. MonsterPin helps you stop wondering and start going. Privacy Policy: https://singingmonster.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://singingmonster.com/tos Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Crazy John4 screens
MonsterPin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Crazy John at 3.0 against MonsterPin's 15.0. 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. Crazy John sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MonsterPin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crazy John ships an update every 4 weeks, MonsterPin monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Crazy John versus MonsterPin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrazy JohnMonsterPin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (127 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings127 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB170 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTriniti Interactive LimitedChi -Yu Tsai

Bugs and requests

Crazy John

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect coin/money rewards
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Unresponsive controls at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • More enemy types and boss battles
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Expanded level and mission variety
  • Character customization options
  • Difficulty settings

MonsterPin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crazy John

One-time1
  • Crazy John $450K Pack$0.99
2 purchases

MonsterPin

Subscriptions2
  • MonsterPin Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • MonsterPin_Yearly_Premium$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Crazy John free?
Crazy John is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MonsterPin free?
MonsterPin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crazy John or MonsterPin have ads?
Neither Crazy John nor MonsterPin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crazy John or MonsterPin?
Crazy John ships an update every 4 weeks, and MonsterPin monthly. Most recently, Crazy John was updated on October 23, 2026 and MonsterPin on October 11, 2026.

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