Comparison

Spooky Hoofs vs Monsters Project

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

Head to head
About

Spooky Hoofs

Embark on a thrilling coach ride through eerie landscapes, dodging obstacles and battling demonic foes. Master simple controls to unleash your horses' hidden powers and upgrade your battle coach for an addictive endless runner experience.

Highlights
  • Two-button action controls
  • Powerful horse upgrades
  • Epic boss battles
  • Atmospheric gothic art style
  • Collect magic orbs for power-ups
  • Jump over dangerous pits
Features
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Featured on FOX News: Tapped-In ("September Side Scrollers")! Featured on Mashable.com "Offbeat iPhone Games" ( http://mashable.com/2011/09/25/offbeat-iphone-games/ ) - Appadvice.com: "Spooky Hoofs sports one of the coolest art styles we’ve ever seen in a running game for the iPhone." "...easily one of the best time killers around" - arcadelife.co.uk: "Incredibly atmospheric and stylish; flawless controls and great gameplay included!" - TheAppShack: 9 out of 10 "Spooky Hoofs is a great endless runner with awesome graphics, and great power-ups, while the gothic vibe of the game makes it even better. This is one game that will be staying on my iPod for quite some time." http://www.the-app-shack.com/2011/09/spooky-hoofs-099-gamesmold.html - Appsaffair.com: "If you’re a fan of the genre, or of really creepy iPhone titles, Spooky Hoofs is a must-have." - GEV.com: "Spooky Hoofs for iPhone Is a Must Have for Fans of the “Creepy” Genre" - Rated 8 out of 10 by App Store Arcade: http://www.appstorearcade.com/2011/09/07/spooky-hoofs-review/ - Featured as New and Noteworthy on iTunes US Games, featured on Frontpage US Staff Favourites and on a whole lot more places on iTunes worldwide! Experience the fastest, weirdest and most addictive coach ride ever! Guide this noble stagecoach and its black horses through eery woods and foggy marshes - but beware of the creepy dwellers that will cross your path... Let them feel your whip while jumping over dangerous pits! Collect magic orbs to unleash the hidden powers of your horses. Combine all upgrades for the ultimate battle coach! Prevail against giant boss demons that are lurking on your way. - Easy to learn Two-Button-Action (tap left for whiplashes / acceleration, tap right to jump) - Powerful Upgrades - Boss Battles - Various spooky stages to discover Will you get your passenger safely to her destination...? Features Game Center and super crisp Retina Display resolution graphics. Bonuses / Upgrades: - 3 turquoise orbs = Invulnerable for three enemy collisions - 3 yellow orbs = Fire whip for 30 whiplashes - 3 purple orbs = Wings for 9 flaps (double jump in mid-air) - Red orbs = Energy Hint: The normal whip also inflicts damage, try hitting flying enemies with your whiplashes!

About

Monsters Project

Explore a mysterious world filled with unique abilities, challenging levels, and hidden secrets. Discover potions and avatars as you navigate this strange new place. This game offers a unique experience with mini-games and a focus on exploration.

Highlights
  • 3 Unique Abilities
  • 8+ Levels
  • 14 Potions
  • 13 Avatars
  • Mini-Games
  • Exploration
Features
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MONSTERS Discover the world of Monsters. It is the world we hide from our children. But they know it's there... MONSTERS, by Dana Hocking and Josh Funk, is a rare peek into a different world. You are free to explore this strange new place, but do so carefully. Once you know, you can't unknow. Featuring: - 3 Unique Abilities - 8+ Levels - 14 Potions - 13 Avatars - Mini-Games - Absolutely No Secrets (you wouldn't want to cheat and UNLOCKEVERYTHING, would you?)

Screenshots

Spooky Hoofs4 screens
Monsters Project4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monsters Project at Free against Spooky Hoofs's $0.99. Monsters Project also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Spooky Hoofs's advantage is update cadence (every 17 months vs every 93 months) and ratings volume (44 vs 13). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Monsters Project is free to download; Spooky Hoofs costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monsters Project holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Spooky Hoofs's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monsters Project's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spooky Hoofs ships an update every 17 months, Monsters Project every 93 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Spooky Hoofs versus Monsters Project: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpooky HoofsMonsters Project
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (44 ratings)5.0 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 17 months — betterEvery 93 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB65 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperGamesmoldDana Hocking

Customer experience

Spooky Hoofs

All ratings44 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative6.9%

Monsters Project

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Spooky Hoofs

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on loading screen
  • Crashes when pausing or accessing score page
  • Screen zoom issues on iPhone 12 Mini
  • GameCenter authentication window appears unnecessarily on startup
  • Performance issues and choppy gameplay on older devices (iPhone 4, 3GS)
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  • Crashes at end of first level
  • Crashes on iPhone 5 and 5c models
  • Incompatibility with latest iOS updates
  • Slow loading times
  • Occasional glitches preventing progression

Requested features

13 requests
  • Checkpoint/save system instead of restarting from beginning
  • Multiple difficulty levels or ability to select starting level
  • In-game shop and currency system for upgrades
  • Achievements and progression tracking
  • Additional levels and varied environments
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  • More power-ups and abilities
  • Control customization/button remapping
  • Multiple user profiles for different players
  • Ability to pause and resume progress
  • Reversible/customizable controls
  • Tutorial or in-game instructions
  • Final boss battle that is actually completable
  • Offline gameplay without WiFi requirement

Monsters Project

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spooky Hoofs

No in-app purchases

None

Monsters Project

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spooky Hoofs free?
Spooky Hoofs costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monsters Project free?
Monsters Project is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spooky Hoofs or Monsters Project?
Monsters Project is rated higher. Spooky Hoofs averages 4.4 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Monsters Project averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Spooky Hoofs or Monsters Project have ads?
Neither Spooky Hoofs nor Monsters Project shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spooky Hoofs or Monsters Project?
Spooky Hoofs ships an update every 17 months, and Monsters Project every 93 months. Most recently, Spooky Hoofs was updated on November 5, 2026 and Monsters Project on November 6, 2026.

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