Mega Run vs Monster Dash Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mega Run
Embark on an epic platforming adventure to rescue kidnapped siblings. Explore vibrant worlds, collect coins and gems, and utilize explosive powerups. Unlock new characters and uncover hundreds of secrets across dozens of challenging stages.
- Eye-popping cartoon graphics
- Epic platform action
- Simple tap control
- Hundreds of stages and worlds
- Hundreds of secrets and collectables
- 28 explosive powerups
- Unlockable characters
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“This sequel is not to be missed” - IGN App Store Best of 2012! From the creators of the #1 hit Mega Jump! "One of the best games on the platform." - Apple'N'Apps "The most addictive platformer yet... Close to a perfect sequel." – AppAdvice “It’s a joy to play and easy to get wrapped up in, just by virtue of how savagely it slays every point of design possible in a modern runner.” - Touch Arcade "Offers all the thrills and spills a side-scrolling platform game should" - Macworld "This game will keep you happy the entire time you're playing. Not just smiling, but genuinely happy." - Gamezebo “Mobile gaming done right” - Inside Mobile Apps “Mega Run bursts with life and doesn’t pull its punches” - App Spy STORY Redford’s brother and sister have been kidnapped by a mysterious monster and taken far away! Join Redford on an amazing adventure across multiple worlds and dozens of challenging stages. Find Redford’s lost family and discover new worlds to explore by following the trail of stolen coins and Forest Gems! Mega Run - Redford’s Adventure is an epic platform game complete with an incredible cast of characters, fantastical landscapes to explore, and stacks of explosive powerups! FEATURES - Eye-popping cartoon graphics! - Epic platform action! - Simple tap control designed to work perfectly with your touch screen! - Hundreds of stages over multiple worlds! - Hundreds of secrets and collectables! - 28 explosive powerups! - Unlock hilarious new characters! - New limited-time characters added every month! - Game Center achievements & leaderboards - Regular free updates! Over 12 million players! Join us on the Mega Run - Redford’s Adventure Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/megarun Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/megarungame
Monster Dash Lite
Embark on an explosive run-and-gun adventure, blasting through hordes of undead with powerful weapons. Collect loot, level up, and complete missions in a world of monster mayhem. Unlock new gear and costumes for endless arcade fun.
- Run and gun gameplay
- Shoot hordes of monsters
- Collect loot and level up
- Unlock weapons and costumes
- Complete challenging missions
- Arcade mode for endless fun
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Run and gun your way through hordes of zombies, vampires and more with the most explosive and powerful weapons you can find! Join Barry Steakfries in a world full of menacing monster mayhem! DASH as fast as you can SHOOT hordes of monsters JUMP over oncoming enemies YOUR MISSION Should you choose to accept, you must travel with Barry Steakfries and exterminate the monsters plaguing this universe. • Collect loot and level-up • Shoot hordes of monsters across different worlds • Unlock killer weapons, cool gadgets and radical costumes • Complete challenging missions • Play arcade mode for endless fun Join the App Store’s most awesome run and gun game! From the creators of Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride! FREE-TO-PLAY Please note that Monster Dash is a free to play game that includes optional in-app purchases. You can turn off the payment feature by disabling in-app purchases in your device’s settings .......................................................... Need help? Reach out to us at: https://support.halfbrick.com Privacy Policy: https://www.halfbrick.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.halfbrick.com/terms-of-service
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Monster Dash Lite at 4.8 against Mega Run's 3.9. Monster Dash Lite also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Mega Run's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 58). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Dash Lite sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Monster Dash Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Run has 1.2K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Mega Run's written reviews are positive against 80% of Monster Dash Lite's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mega Run | Monster Dash Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (1.2K ratings) | 4.8 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 78.8% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 58 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 435 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Get Set Games | Halfbrick Studios |
Customer experience
Mega Run
Monster Dash Lite
Bugs and requests
Mega Run
Reported bugs
3 issues- Levels not unlocking despite meeting requirements
- Invisible obstacles causing unexpected deaths
- Game freezing or crashing on certain devices
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to control character movement manually
- Achievements and leaderboards integration
Monster Dash Lite
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mega Run
- Small MP Bundle$1.99
- Small Bag of Coins$1.99
- Medium MP Bundle$4.99
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- Medium Bag of Coins$4.99
- Buy Everything$6.99
- Super MP Bundle$19.99
- Super Bag of Coins$19.99
- Mega MP Bundle$49.99
- Mega Bag of Coins$49.99
Monster Dash Lite
- Super Ammo$0.49
- Barry Mutant$0.99
- Bag of gems$0.99
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- Barry Grim Reaper$0.99
- Fruit Ninja Blade$0.99
- Starter Pack Shadow$0.99
- Pack Weapon Bundle 2$0.99
- Pack Weapon Bundle 1$0.99
- Supply Slot$0.99
- Starter Pack Apocalypse$1.99
- Pack Treasure Pouch$1.99
- Gadget Slot$1.99
- Chest of Gems$2.99
- Coin Doubler$2.99
- Pack Halloween$2.99
- Gem doubler$2.99
- Coffin of gems$5.99
- Pack Treasure Vault$12.99
Questions
Is Mega Run free?
Is Monster Dash Lite free?
Which has better reviews, Mega Run or Monster Dash Lite?
Do Mega Run or Monster Dash Lite have ads?
Which is updated more often, Mega Run or Monster Dash Lite?
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