EW Monsters vs Dark Maze!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EW Monsters
Embark on a thrilling sky-high adventure where you must grab balloons to stay airborne while dodging obstacles and collecting power-ups. Outsmart mischievous creatures and navigate a dynamic world with simple tap controls, offering an endless challenge for players of all skill levels.
- Balloon-powered flight mechanic
- Collect power-ups and items
- Dodge various obstacles
- Endless challenge and high score chasing
- Unlockable skins and abilities
- Vivid, hand-drawn graphics
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Get ready for an exciting, sky-high adventure in EW Monsters, where you must grab balloons to fly while avoiding tricky obstacles, collecting power-ups, and outsmarting a mischievous cast of creatures! In this fast-paced game, you start with just one balloon and must skillfully grab more to keep flying. But beware—monsters, obstacles, and erupting volcanoes like the fiery Scorchy will try to stop you! You’ll need quick reflexes, sharp wits, and the help of powerful items to survive and thrive in this whimsical world. Key Features: • Balloon-Powered Gameplay: Start with one balloon and collect up to three as you ascend. Watch out—if you hit obstacles, your balloons pop, and you’ll fall! • Cat-Faced Balloons and Other Power-Ups: Encounter fun power-ups like the cat-faced balloon for boosts and surprises. • Dodge and Fly: Navigate through crazy obstacles like volcanic eruptions, moving platforms, and spinning traps. • Unique Items: Grab a helmet to smash through obstacles and earn rewards, or collect speed-boosting balloons to fly faster! • Endless Challenge: How far can you fly? The further you go, the harder the challenge! • Dynamic World: Explore vivid and colorful landscapes, with volcanoes, cute yet dangerous creatures, and plenty of secrets. Power-Up Combos: Strategically use power-ups to protect your balloons and fly higher. Collect coins and rewards to unlock new skins, abilities, and bonuses! Beautiful Graphics & Quirky Characters: Dive into a world of bright, hand-drawn visuals. From the grinning volcano Scorchy to the quirky cat-faced balloons, every character adds personality and charm to your adventure. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Simple tap controls make Ew Monsters easy to pick up, but mastering the perfect flight path requires skill and practice. Challenge your friends and see who can fly the highest! Download Ew Monsters Now and experience the most fun and challenging balloon-flying adventure you’ll ever play! How high can you go before the monsters get you?
Dark Maze!
Navigate a ball of light through increasingly challenging mazes by swiping in different directions. Collect all the stars in each level to progress and test your puzzle-solving skills. See how far you can advance through the illuminated pathways.
- Swipe controls for movement
- Collect stars to win
- Increasingly difficult levels
- Puzzle-based gameplay
- Light and shadow theme
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Swipe up, down and sideways to move the ball of light around the maze and collect all the stars to win. Each level is a puzzle and they get harder and harder. How far can you go?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EW Monsters at 75% against Dark Maze!'s 0%. EW Monsters also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dark Maze!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. EW Monsters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dark Maze! asks for nothing beyond the download.
EW Monsters ships an update every 2 months, Dark Maze! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EW Monsters | Dark Maze! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 284 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Estamp World | Nikola Ignjatovic |
Customer experience
EW Monsters
Dark Maze!
In-app purchases
EW Monsters
- 10 Gem Pack$2.99
Dark Maze!
No in-app purchases









