Comparison

Crystal Runner vs Super Monkey Dash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crystal Runner

Navigate treacherous crystal caves, dodging hazards and a pursuing boulder. Test your reflexes across 15 challenging levels with fast-paced gameplay, an orchestral soundtrack, and impressive graphics.

Highlights
  • 15 challenging levels
  • Fast and catchy gameplay
  • Orchestral soundtrack
  • Great graphics
  • Dodge deadly crystals and stalactites
  • Negotiate gaping chasms
Features
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Help Jane secure the precious artefacts from the crystal caves, just don't get squashed by the giant boulder behind you! WILL YOU SUCCEED AND ESCAPE ALL 15 MENACING CAVES ALIVE? Dodge the deadly crystals and stalactites and negotiate gaping chasms at manic speeds. Pure adrenaline! Crystal Runner is waiting for you with: •15 challenging and varied levels •Fast and catchy gameplay •Orchestral soundtrack and great graphics •Great fun for those little breaks ENTER THE MYSTICAL CRYSTAL CAVES NOW!!

About

Super Monkey Dash

Embark on a 2D platforming adventure as a monkey collecting bananas through colorful levels. Unlock new characters and stages in this free, family-friendly game.

Highlights
  • Adventurous 2D platforming gameplay
  • Collect bananas and solve puzzles
  • Unlock new monkeys and stages
  • Vibrant, colorful graphics
  • Family-friendly experience
Features
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Super Monkey Dash – Go Bananas is an exciting 2D platformer where you guide an adorable monkey on a quest to collect every banana in sight! Race against the clock through creatively designed levels filled with puzzles and surprises, unlocking new monkeys and stages as you progress. Key Features: • Adventurous Gameplay: Dash through 4 vibrant stages packed with challenges that are easy to pick up but tough to master. • Unique Characters: Choose from 4 charming monkey heroes, each adding its own flair to the adventure. • Endless Fun: Enjoy hours of engaging gameplay with more levels and challenges coming soon. • Stunning Visuals & Music: Immerse yourself in cute, colorful graphics and a fantastic soundtrack. • 100% Free: Dive into the fun with no ads or in-app purchases—just pure monkey madness! Gear up, get your bananas, and help our monkey dash its way to high scores in this free, family-friendly platformer. Are you ready to go bananas?

Screenshots

Crystal Runner4 screens
Super Monkey Dash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crystal Runner at none against Super Monkey Dash's 4. Crystal Runner also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 123 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Super Monkey Dash sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Crystal Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Crystal Runner against 5.0 for Super Monkey Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crystal Runner ships an update every 4 months, Super Monkey Dash every 123 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crystal Runner versus Super Monkey Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrystal RunnerSuper Monkey Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 123 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB19 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperEvil Grog Games GmbHBrian TEETER

Customer experience

Crystal Runner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Super Monkey Dash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Crystal Runner

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Super Monkey Dash

One-time4
  • 50 Bananas$0.99
  • 400 Bananas$1.99
  • 1500 Bananas$2.99
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  • 5000 Bananas$3.99

Questions

Is Crystal Runner free?
Crystal Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Super Monkey Dash free?
Super Monkey Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crystal Runner or Super Monkey Dash?
Crystal Runner and Super Monkey Dash are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Crystal Runner or Super Monkey Dash have ads?
Neither Crystal Runner nor Super Monkey Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crystal Runner or Super Monkey Dash?
Crystal Runner ships an update every 4 months, and Super Monkey Dash every 123 months. Most recently, Crystal Runner was updated on October 5, 2026 and Super Monkey Dash on September 30, 2026.

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