Comparison

Monkey Bongo vs TARAKAN

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

Head to head
About

Monkey Bongo

Guide monkeys to feed toucans by throwing bananas in this physics-based puzzle game. Swing on vines, avoid hazards, and solve puzzles across 50 levels in 5 unique worlds. Enjoy hours of addictive fun with charming 3D animation and a great soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Feed toucans with bananas
  • Vines for swinging
  • Avoid hazards
  • 50 challenging levels
  • 5 different worlds
  • 3D animation
Features
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Another amazing puzzle game from Pangea Software, the makers of Enigmo, Cro-Mag Rally, Nanosaur, and Bugdom! "Will give Angry Birds a run for it's money... it's better." - Robin Rhys / AppAdviceDaily "quite varied and satisfying... Anyone looking to see what happens when Angry Birds gets a healthy injection of creativity should check out Monkey Bongo" - 148apps.com "The game features a great 3D design, and each environment and character is a joy to look at... Monkey Bongo is a game worth picking up that will have you wondering how helping monkeys feed toucans could be so enjoyable." - applenapps.com In Monkey Bongo your goal is to feed the Toucans by throwing them bananas. There are vines to swing on, hazards to avoid, things to smash and explode, and puzzles to figure out. With 50 challenging levels in 5 different worlds, Monkey Bongo will provide hours of addictive fun, all with cute and fun 3D animation! • Supports the 4" screen on the iPhone 5! • Universal app for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad • Native AirPlay compatibility so you can play in true HD on your TV! • 50 addictive levels! • 5 Worlds • Game Center leaderboards • Great soundtrack and gameplay! • Funny characters and animation • Awesome replay value!

About

TARAKAN

Explore a mysterious forest and discover a hidden submarine. Solve puzzles by collecting and combining items to unravel the secrets of this point-and-click adventure game.

Highlights
  • Point and click exploration
  • Inventory item combination
  • 3D graphics and atmosphere
  • Immersive soundtrack
  • Automatic saving
Features
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During a recent local walk you discover a secret base in the forest, your adventurous side decides to investigate further. Your inquisitive nature pays off with the discovery of a submarine docked by the river. Could the submarine transport you to more mysterious places, maybe even help unravel the puzzle of what is happening? What is a private business doing with a submarine in the first place? This seems very puzzling. Along with the mysterious discovery of the unmarked buildings you decide there is only one way to continue the adventure, with the coast seemingly clear, you set about solving the first puzzle and finding a way into the submarine… ABOUT TARAKAN is a first person point and click graphic puzzle adventure, similar to games you may have played in the ’90’s or similar to a virtual escape rooms you may have played. A simple gameplay interface consisting of the world that you explore and an inventory panel where you can collect, combine and use items you find along the way to solve puzzles. Explore areas, collect hidden objects and take in your surroundings. You will need all of your puzzle solving skills to put together a plan to make your way through the woods, solving riddles and down the many paths towards the secrets of TARAKAN. How you tackle the puzzles is down to you. Each puzzle has a logical solution, so take your time, there is no rush and enjoy the process of understanding what you have to do. FEATURES • Easy to play, touch the screen to move around. Use the arrow to move back. • Use the inventory to collect, combine and use objects. • Beautiful all original adventure 3D graphics, environments and atmosphere to explore. • Immersive backing soundtrack and effects to pull you into the adventure. • Automatic saving - Use the ‘Continue’ button on the main menu to pick up exactly where you left off. HINTS & TIPS If you need a hint or clue while playing TARAKAN then please reach out over email or social media (contact links can be found on my website) and I will be more than happy to help you. SMALL PRINT TARAKAN was created from the imagination of a solo indie developer. “I am always excited to hear people playing my games and their experience along the way. Adventure gaming is my passion and your feedback helps my games get better.“ TARAKAN is compatible with all devices and has been designed to be as resource efficient as possible to allow play on many different devices. With that said, if you do run into any difficulties please email so I can provide updates that help everyone enjoy the adventure.

Screenshots

Monkey Bongo4 screens
TARAKAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monkey Bongo at Free against TARAKAN's $3.99. Monkey Bongo also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (85% vs 75%). TARAKAN's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Monkey Bongo is free to download; TARAKAN costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monkey Bongo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Monkey Bongo's written reviews are positive against 75% of TARAKAN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkey Bongo ships an update every 5 months, TARAKAN every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Monkey Bongo versus TARAKAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey BongoTARAKAN
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better3.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB367 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPangea Software, Inc.M9 Creative LTD

Customer experience

Monkey Bongo

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative0.0%

TARAKAN

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral28.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Monkey Bongo

No in-app purchases

None

TARAKAN

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monkey Bongo free?
Monkey Bongo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TARAKAN free?
TARAKAN costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monkey Bongo or TARAKAN?
Monkey Bongo is rated higher. Monkey Bongo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TARAKAN averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Monkey Bongo or TARAKAN have ads?
Neither Monkey Bongo nor TARAKAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Bongo or TARAKAN?
Monkey Bongo ships an update every 5 months, and TARAKAN every 9 days. Most recently, Monkey Bongo was updated on October 14, 2026 and TARAKAN on October 14, 2026.

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