Comparison

Monkey Bongo vs AlphaBuster

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

AlphaBuster

Race against the clock in this fast-paced word game. Use strategic power-ups and challenge others globally to climb the leaderboards. Enjoy a polished experience with multi-language support and adaptive difficulty.

Highlights
  • Lightning-fast rounds
  • Strategic power-ups (Nuke, Wildcard, Time Boost, Super Shuffle)
  • Multiplayer battles
  • Global leaderboards
  • Milestone achievements
  • Multi-language support (English, French, Spanish)
  • Smart difficulty
Features
Currently charting
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AlphaBuster – The Fastest Word Game in the West (and East, and Everywhere) Welcome to AlphaBuster, the word game that turns your brain into a turbocharged dictionary on a two-minute timer. Race the clock, bust words, and prove that “QXZ” isn’t just alphabet soup—it’s your secret weapon. Core Gameplay: Turn your seven-letter rack into a score-crushing machine. Every word you make boosts your points, your ego, and your spot on the leaderboards. It’s you versus the alphabet—only one will survive (spoiler: hopefully you). Key Features: Lightning-Fast Rounds Two minutes. Infinite panic. Perfect for coffee breaks, bus rides, or pretending to work. Strategic Power-Ups: Unleash chaos or clarity—your call. - Nuke: Wipe your rack clean like it never happened. - Wildcard: Be any letter you want to be. Live your best vowel life. - Time Boost: Because “just one more second” actually works here. - Super Shuffle: Mix it, match it, master it—with bonus time as your reward. Multiplayer Battles: Challenge your friends or random strangers who’ll soon regret underestimating your word power. Global Leaderboards: Flex your vocab skills against the world. You’ll finally have proof that your Scrabble obsession paid off. Milestone Achievements: Hit 50, 100, 250, or 500+ words and watch the rewards—and smug satisfaction—roll in. AlphaBuster Radio: Play to the beat with the built-in music player. Vibe, word, repeat. Multi-Language Support: Switch seamlessly between English, French, and Spanish. Tres bien, amigo. Smart Difficulty: Adaptive letter logic ensures it’s tough—but never unfair. (Looking at you, seven Zs in a row.) Polished Experience: Smooth animations, crisp haptics, and just the right amount of sparkle. Tutorial System: An easy, friendly guide so you’ll look like a pro in under 60 seconds. Why You’ll Love It: No ads. No subscriptions. No nonsense. Just pure, fast-paced, brain-tingling, word-busting fun. Think fast. Spell faster. Download AlphaBuster now—and see if you can beat the clock before it beats you.

Screenshots

Monkey Bongo4 screens
AlphaBuster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monkey Bongo at Free against AlphaBuster's $0.99. AlphaBuster's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months). 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; AlphaBuster costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AlphaBuster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Monkey Bongo's written reviews are positive against 100% of AlphaBuster's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkey Bongo ships an update every 5 months, AlphaBuster every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Monkey Bongo versus AlphaBuster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey BongoAlphaBuster
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#74 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPangea Software, Inc.OBX Software Corporation

Customer experience

Monkey Bongo

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

AlphaBuster

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Monkey Bongo

No in-app purchases

None

AlphaBuster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monkey Bongo free?
Monkey Bongo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlphaBuster free?
AlphaBuster costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monkey Bongo or AlphaBuster?
AlphaBuster is rated higher. Monkey Bongo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AlphaBuster averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Monkey Bongo or AlphaBuster have ads?
Neither Monkey Bongo nor AlphaBuster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Bongo or AlphaBuster?
Monkey Bongo ships an update every 5 months, and AlphaBuster every 4 weeks. Most recently, Monkey Bongo was updated on August 13, 2026 and AlphaBuster on August 9, 2026.

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