Comparison

Dino Rush vs Dad's Monster House

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

Head to head
About

Dino Rush

Embark on a prehistoric adventure as a hungry dinosaur. Tap to jump over obstacles, collect fruit to survive, and use power-ups to gain special abilities. Explore vibrant worlds and compete on leaderboards in this addictive endless runner.

Highlights
  • Endless running gameplay
  • Unlockable characters and themes
  • Multiple worlds to explore
  • Power-up shop
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • 3 game modes
Features
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*** 3 million people can't be wrong : get your Dino Rush today! *** Game Features : • Endless running game • 3 game modes • 3 new cute characters to unlock • An x-mas theme to unlock • 5 different worlds to explore • Game Center leaderboards & achievements • Power-up shop (crazy pepper, death helmet, fruit magnet, ...) • Optimized for Retina displays & HD Retina displays • iMessage stickers ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Dino Rush is a hidden-gem that's definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of endless running titles and a refreshing take on a genre that seemed all but over-used” - App Spy “Dino Rush has a lot of potential, and is certainly one to keep an eye out for if you’re into distance running games” - The iPhone Life Magazine “Dino Rush is simply addictive” - Touch Reviews “Dino Rush is a fun, exiting, cute game that will keep you playing for days and days.” - Modmytech “Dino Rush is definitely a must have for any fan of endless running games” - The Game Trail “This is one of those titles which just puts a smile on your face and leaves it there” - Pocket Arcade ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ An egg has just hatched in prehistoric time and a small dinosaur has emerged… and he's hungry! Help Dundy the dinosaur make his way through tropical wildneress! Tap to get Dundy to jump over obstacles, predators, melting lava or even quicksand. Score by eating loads of fruit to help Dundy survive and reach for power-ups to give him special abilities. You can make Dundy fly, run, or even smash up adversaries… but whatever you do, remember to keep feeding him fruit along the way or he'll loose strenght and starve!! Both skill and determination will be needed to survive this fruitfull adventure. Boasting superb graphics, fantastic gameplay and great replay value, Dino Rush is an addictive and deliciously fun adventure for the whole family. So flex those fingers and get ready to save a dinosaur!

About

Dad's Monster House

Embark on a narrative-driven adventure to uncover a father's secret. Solve intricate puzzles, encounter unique monsters, and navigate a story exploring themes of love, ambition, and redemption. The black-and-white art style and immersive sound design enhance the emotional journey.

Highlights
  • Narrative-driven story
  • Puzzle solving
  • Item collection
  • Black-and-white art style
  • Immersive sound design
  • Emotional themes
Features
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Dad's Monster House tells the story of Carlos' journey after he receives a distress call from his father, pleading for him to return to his old home and rescue his dad. As he continues exploring the house, Carlos encounters many terrifying yet 'cute' monsters. As he solves the puzzles before him, he draws ever closer to the truth... Freud once said: "Love and work, work and love...that's all there is." But what of the pain, the struggles that arise when we're forced to choose between our ambitions and love? In dealing with such conundrums, we’ve all likely hurt those we hold dearest to us. For it's often in the darkness that we feel most safe. With Dad's Monster House, I wish to provide those kinds of heartrending memories a chance at redemption. I dedicate it to scientists, to my childhood dreams; to those I love, and to faded memories. I hope that within you'll find the greatest of answers, be they for your love, for science, or dreams. [Gameplay] A sudden call in the deep of night has you return to a house you haven't visited for many a year. You must unravel one puzzle after another: to from within scenes intertwined with memories find clues and get to the bottom of your father's secret. The choice of whether to redeem or ultimately end this sad story lies in your hands. [Features] Instead of going for bright and vivid colors, I have opted for a black-and-white art style. The fragmented narration, plentiful puzzles, and delicate sound designs create an immersive experience where you as the player get to truly feel the ups and downs of the protagonist's emotions. Continue to unravel the story as you collect more items...

Screenshots

Dino Rush4 screens
Dad's Monster House4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dad's Monster House at Free against Dino Rush's $1.99. Dad's Monster House also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Dino Rush's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Dad's Monster House is free to download; Dino Rush costs $1.99 up front. Dino Rush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Dad's Monster House sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dad's Monster House holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 406 and 156 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Dino Rush's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dad's Monster House's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dino Rush ships an update every 3 months, Dad's Monster House every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dino Rush versus Dad's Monster House: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDino RushDad's Monster House
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (406 ratings)4.7 (156 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews83.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings406 — better156
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB2.3 GB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPonytech GamesCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Dino Rush

All ratings406 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews678 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.3%

Dad's Monster House

All ratings155 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative12.0%

User reviews

Dino Rush

From 406 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Fantastic game
  • 🎮 Nostalgic and fun
  • 🎮 Addictive and engaging
  • 🎮 Great for kids and adults
  • 🎮 Childhood favorite

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
  • 🐛 Disappearing in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Unresponsive controls
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

Dad's Monster House

From 156 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful art/graphics
  • 🤔 Challenging puzzles
  • 📖 Engaging story
  • 💡 Creative/clever puzzles
  • ✨ Atmospheric/immersive

Room to improve

  • 🚶 Tedious backtracking/walking
  • ❓ Puzzles can be obscure/frustrating
  • 🤔 Lack of hints
  • 🐌 Slow screen transitions
  • 🖱️ Difficult to use stylus/finger for notes

Bugs and requests

Dino Rush

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • Controls become unresponsive
  • Disappearing in-app purchases
  • Graphical glitches and visual bugs

Requested features

5 requests
  • New game modes and levels
  • More characters and customization options
  • Ability to listen to own music
  • Achievements and leaderboards
  • Optimization for newer devices

Dad's Monster House

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Buttons on signs not working
  • Game won't reopen after closing
  • Game crashes on iPad
  • Game crashes when entering elevator
  • Game crashes after clicking 'new game'
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  • Unable to cook fish or dig treasure
  • Screen cuts off on iPhone 12

Requested features

9 requests
  • Progress sharing between Apple devices
  • Add Thai language support
  • Teleportation feature on the map
  • Interactive map with clickable locations
  • In-game hints
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  • Ability to skip between scenes
  • Optional music and sounds
  • Camera function for clues
  • More character interaction/side quests

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Dino Rush

One-time8
  • 1000 coins$0.99
  • 2000 coins$1.99
  • 4000 coins$2.99
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  • 6000 coins$4.99
  • 12000 coins$7.99
  • 14000 coins$9.99
  • 50000 coins$29.99
  • 80000 coins$49.99
1 purchases

Dad's Monster House

One-time1
  • Purchase game$1.99

Questions

Is Dino Rush free?
Dino Rush costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Dad's Monster House free?
Dad's Monster House is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dino Rush or Dad's Monster House?
Dad's Monster House is rated higher. Dino Rush averages 4.3 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Dad's Monster House averages 4.7 from 156 ratings.
Do Dino Rush or Dad's Monster House have ads?
Neither Dino Rush nor Dad's Monster House shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dino Rush or Dad's Monster House?
Dino Rush ships an update every 3 months, and Dad's Monster House every 2 months. Most recently, Dino Rush was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dad's Monster House on November 2, 2026.

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