# Burn the Rope Lite vs Monster Evolution!

The clearest difference is ads: Burn the Rope Lite at none against Monster Evolution!'s shown. Burn the Rope Lite also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (4.0 vs 12.5). Monster Evolution!'s advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 353) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Burn the Rope Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monster Evolution! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Evolution! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Evolution! has 35K ratings behind it against 353, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Burn the Rope Lite's written reviews are positive against 57% of Monster Evolution!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Burn the Rope Lite ships an update monthly, Monster Evolution! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Burn the Rope Lite | Monster Evolution! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (353 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-the-rope-lite/id417015740/reviews) | **[4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-evolution/id1586422507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 353 | **35K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.1% of reviews** | 56.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 353 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.0** | 12.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Big Blue Bubble](https://appshunter.io/developer/310903390) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## What reviewers say

### Burn the Rope Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burn-the-rope-lite/id417015740)

A unique puzzle game where you tilt your device to keep a flame alive and burn as much rope as possible. Encounter different bugs that affect the flame and unlock new levels. Features daily user-created levels and beautiful fire effects.

**Highlights:** Burn rope by tilting your device, Fire physics simulation, Interact with bugs on the rope, Daily user-created puzzle levels, 16 exciting levels, Retina display support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everlasting Flame | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Unique and creative game mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Paywall for full game access

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain levels
- Puzzle of the day feature not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Update to support latest iOS versions
- Add more levels and game modes
- Implement a free-to-play model with optional purchases


### Monster Evolution!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-evolution/id1586422507)

Feed and grow your cute animal from a baby pet into a terrifying giant monster. Battle other creatures in the arena to become the strongest beast. Experience hyper evolution and unleash your inner demon DNA.

**Highlights:** Feed and grow animals, Evolve into giant monsters, Battle in the arena, Accurate battle simulator, Hyper evolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- 🎨 Great graphics and character designs
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially on level 31
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking certain characters like Huggy Wuggy
- 💰 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Limited character/monster selection

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible walls on level 31 preventing progression
- Glitches that block access to certain areas or characters
- Crashes and freezes reported by multiple users

**Requested features**

- Add more scary/interesting monster characters
- Fix level 31 glitch
- Improve character unlocking system
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Burn the Rope Lite free?

Burn the Rope Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Evolution! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Burn the Rope Lite or Monster Evolution!?

Monster Evolution! is rated higher. Burn the Rope Lite averages 4.4 out of 5 from 353 ratings, while Monster Evolution! averages 4.6 from 35K ratings.

### Do Burn the Rope Lite or Monster Evolution! have ads?

Monster Evolution! shows ads; Burn the Rope Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Burn the Rope Lite or Monster Evolution!?

Burn the Rope Lite ships an update monthly, and Monster Evolution! weekly. Most recently, Burn the Rope Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and Monster Evolution! on October 26, 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.*