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
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Seven letters. Two minutes. How many words can you find? AlphaBuster is a fast word game for quick breaks and friendly rivalries. Tap letters, submit words, build your combo, and use powerful items to turn a tricky rack into your next great score. PLAY YOUR WAY • Solo: chase your personal best in a two-minute round. • Daily Rush: take on a fresh daily board, daily and weekly goals, and a flexible three-days-in-seven activity goal. Your first completed run counts; return for practice. • Quick Match: search for a live 1v1 opponent. If it is quiet, leave a challenge or switch to practice. • With friends: create or join a private room, or share a challenge to play at different times. MAKE EVERY ITEM COUNT • Nuke clears your rack and gives you fresh letters. • Wildcard lets you choose a letter and replace a tile. • Time Boost adds 10 seconds in Classic solo play. • Super Shuffle gives double points and unlimited shuffles until you use another item. A FRESH LOOK, THE SAME WORD RUSH Play with beautiful white glass tiles in Classic, Dark, or Pearl. Enjoy satisfying item animations, responsive haptics, and a built-in music player with an animated spectrum. Follow the interactive tutorial to learn by playing. MORE REASONS TO RETURN Track your progress, unlock achievements, and compare scores on Game Center leaderboards. Play in English, French, or Spanish, with layouts designed for iPhone, iPhone Duo, and iPad. No ads. No subscriptions. Just one more word. Online multiplayer and Game Center features require an internet connection. Live matchmaking depends on player availability.

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 (monthly 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 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 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 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB214 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 monthly. Most recently, Monkey Bongo was updated on October 14, 2026 and AlphaBuster on October 12, 2026.

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