Comparison

Monkey Wave vs Animal Bros

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

Head to head
About

Monkey Wave

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Ready for the ultimate battle? The monkeys are on the move and they’re after your precious bananas! In this heart-pounding clicker game, it’s your mission to defend your valuable stash from relentless waves of cunning, lightning-fast primates. Each monkey has unique abilities that keep the action intense, unpredictable, and wildly exciting. Step into a world of chaos and strategy with 3 unique game modes, ranging from survival to thrilling online battles. Challenge yourself across 4 beautifully crafted levels, each with its own style, obstacles, and dangers. Defeat 7 formidable monkey enemies, each with their own attack patterns, and face off against 3 epic bosses that will push your skills to the limit. Unleash 4 powerful special abilities to turn the tide when things get hectic, and collect unique skins for both your bananas and monkeys to show off your battlefield flair. Complete your experience with exclusive profile icons that let you express your identity as a true banana guardian. Play solo, team up in co-op, or take on real players in the intense online Versus Mode. Earn rewards through daily missions, and dive into weekly events that keep the challenges fresh and the action non-stop. Protect your bananas! Dominate the jungle! The battle has begun! Are you ready?

About

Animal Bros

Engage in fast-paced, casual combat with intuitive one-handed controls and auto-attacks. Explore randomized challenges, collect diverse characters, and craft unique builds with hundreds of items and skills for an addictive, non-stop battle experience.

Highlights
  • One-handed controls
  • Auto-attacks
  • Infinite Mode
  • Strategic build combinations
  • Randomized challenges
  • Character collection and upgrades
Features
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— Easy to play, smooth and addictive experience — With auto-attacks and intuitive one-handed controls, you can dive straight into action. Use quick, agile movements to break through monster hordes! In addition to two main quests and dungeons, take on Infinite Mode—featuring endless waves of monsters and nonstop battles! — Strategic depth and limitless build combinations — Choose from hundreds of weapons, items, skills, and buffs to craft your ultimate build. With endless customization, each battle brings a unique combat experience. — Randomized challenges to test your skills and luck — Every adventure is different, with random map buffs, gear, events, and weapon enchantments that keep you on your toes. No two runs are the same! — Fast-paced, casual fun — Jump in anytime—each wave lasts just 20 to 60 seconds, perfect for quick play sessions. No need for endless grinding. — Diverse characters to collect and upgrade — Unlock and level up a variety of characters, each with unique combat abilities. Expand your arsenal, strengthen your gear, and become more powerful than ever before!

Screenshots

Monkey Wave4 screens
Animal Bros4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monkey Wave at none against Animal Bros's shown. Animal Bros's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Monkey Wave sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Animal Bros sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monkey Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, Animal Bros every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Monkey Wave versus Animal Bros: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey WaveAnimal Bros
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB161 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJohannes ten HoveXINGXING INTERNATIONAL CO.,LIMITED

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Monkey Wave

One-time6
  • Small Pack of Coins$1.99
  • Small Bamboo Pack$1.99
  • Medium Pack of Coins$2.99
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  • Medium Bamboo Pack$2.99
  • Huge Pack of Coins$4.99
  • Huge Bamboo Pack$4.99
10 purchases

Animal Bros

One-time10
  • $0.59 Pack$0.59
  • $0.99 Diamonds$0.99
  • $0.99 1st Recharge$0.99
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  • $0.99 Pack$0.99
  • $1.99 Pack$1.99
  • $2.99 Pack$2.99
  • $4.99 Pack$4.99
  • $11.99 1st Recharge$11.99
  • $11.99 Pack$11.99
  • $19.99 Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Monkey Wave free?
Monkey Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Animal Bros free?
Animal Bros is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monkey Wave or Animal Bros have ads?
Animal Bros shows ads; Monkey Wave does not.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Wave or Animal Bros?
Monkey Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, and Animal Bros every 8 days. Most recently, Monkey Wave was updated on November 7, 2026 and Animal Bros on November 4, 2026.

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