# Dino Rush vs Dad's Monster House

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dino Rush | Dad's Monster House |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-rush/id396101698/reviews) | **[4.7 (156 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dads-monster-house/id1357577305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 156 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **83.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 2.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ponytech Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783760406) | [COTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/981521029) |

## What reviewers say

### Dino Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-rush/id396101698)

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:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 14000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 80000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dads-monster-house/id1357577305)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purchase game | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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'

**Requested features**

- Progress sharing between Apple devices
- Add Thai language support
- Teleportation feature on the map
- Interactive map with clickable locations
- In-game hints


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*