# Paplinko vs A Swing Monkey

The clearest difference is rating: Paplinko at 4.6 against A Swing Monkey's 3.5. Paplinko also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 46%) and ratings volume (727 vs 8). A Swing Monkey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 12.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paplinko sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and A Swing Monkey sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Paplinko holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paplinko has 727 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Paplinko's written reviews are positive against 46% of A Swing Monkey's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paplinko | A Swing Monkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (727 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paplinko/id543697247/reviews)** | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-swing-monkey/id590671761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **727** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 46.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Circus Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693901843) | [Sponge Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/508265959) |

## What reviewers say

### Paplinko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paplinko/id543697247)

Bounce balls into cups, collecting coins and prizes while earning points by hitting pegs. Strategize with shifting peg boards and special pegs to maximize your score. Customize your game with new backgrounds and ball characters.

**Highlights:** Bounce balls into cups, Collect coins and prizes, Hit pegs for points, Shifting peg boards, Special pegs and bonus effects, Customize backgrounds and characters, Complete puzzles and achievements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 45 Paplinko Balls | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Paplinko Bucks | $0.99 | one-time |
| 275 Paplinko Balls | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Paplinko Bucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650 Paplinko Balls | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1750 Paplinko Balls | $18.99 | one-time |
| 150 Paplinko Bucks | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🕰️ Good time killer
- 💰 Free to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🤖 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🕰️ Slow ball regeneration
- 🧠 Lack of challenge
- 🤯 Frustrating slime mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly
- Game freezing on launch
- Multiplier reset by slimes
- Inconsistent ball spawning
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and puzzles
- Improve slime mechanics
- Implement save/restore progress
- Introduce new power-ups and customization options
- Reduce ad frequency or provide ad-free option


### A Swing Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-swing-monkey/id590671761)

Embark on a thrilling side-scrolling adventure as a monkey, swinging through mysterious lands. Explore jungle, ice, and fire cave environments, overcoming monsters and cutting ropes to progress through challenging stages. Escape the ordinary with this engaging and fast-paced game.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling gameplay, Monkey swinging mechanics, Multiple themed chapters (Jungle, Ice Land, Fire Cave), Stage-based progression, Rope cutting action, Monster encounters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100,000 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 gold | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paplinko free?

Paplinko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is A Swing Monkey free?

A Swing Monkey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paplinko or A Swing Monkey?

Paplinko is rated higher. Paplinko averages 4.6 out of 5 from 727 ratings, while A Swing Monkey averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Paplinko or A Swing Monkey have ads?

Paplinko shows ads; A Swing Monkey does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*