Comparison

Monkey Wave vs Rune Weaver

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

Rune Weaver

Lead an adventure team, gather companions, and hunt monsters in this casual RPG. Roll dice to navigate challenges, strategically pair hero professions, and upgrade your team to conquer numerous levels and boss battles.

Highlights
  • Dice rolling adventure gameplay
  • Strategic hero profession pairing
  • Monster hunting and treasure harvesting
  • Numerous levels and boss battles
  • Hero card collection and upgrades
  • Dark Dungeon and Boss Hunt modes
Features
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Welcome to the world of Rune Weaver. Are you ready to embark on a fantastic adventure? You will play the role of an adventure team leader, gather brave companions, hunt down powerful monsters, and harvest unique treasures! Pack up your equipment and embark on a journey of adventure and friendship! Gameplay: · Roll the dice and head towards the boss -Roll the dice and start a new adventure -At every step, you may encounter monsters and events, and face various challenges -Strategically pairing hero professions to make the team stronger · Numerous levels, endless adventures -Numerous levels designed to keep the adventure going -Special map events, cleverly integrating strategies and challenges -Unique BOSS battle mode, giving you a brand new experience · Unlock hero cards and strengthen your team -The game is designed with a multitude of professions, including warriors, shield soldiers, mages, and more -Collect heroes, increase their star rating and equipment -Strengthen hero attributes to make challenges easier · Dark Dungeon, Ultimate Challenge -Unique difficulty design, ultimate challenge mode, rare reward drops -Explore the 'Dark Maze' and search for buried treasures -Challenge 'Boss Hunt' and defeat even more powerful monsters Rune Weaver,A super fun casual adventure monster game that brings you a brand new gaming experience! Don't hesitate, click download now and start a fantastic journey!

Screenshots

Monkey Wave4 screens
Rune Weaver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monkey Wave at none against Rune Weaver's shown. Monkey Wave also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Rune Weaver's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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 Rune Weaver sells 13 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, Rune Weaver every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Monkey Wave versus Rune Weaver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonkey WaveRune Weaver
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB392 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperJohannes ten Hove宪霞 曾

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
13 purchases

Rune Weaver

One-time13
  • Basice Pack$0.99
  • Ilyon Pack(Small)$0.99
  • Nyxara Pack(Small)$0.99
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  • Nyxara Pack(Medium)$1.99
  • Key Pack$1.99
  • Ilyon Pack(Medium)$1.99
  • Limited Pack$1.99
  • Chocota Pack(Big)$2.99
  • Aurelia Pack(Big)$2.99
  • Budon Pack(Big)$2.99
  • Ilyon Pack(Big)$2.99
  • Nyxara Pack(Big)$2.99
  • Vip Premium$24.99

Questions

Is Monkey Wave free?
Monkey Wave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rune Weaver free?
Rune Weaver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monkey Wave or Rune Weaver have ads?
Rune Weaver shows ads; Monkey Wave does not.
Which is updated more often, Monkey Wave or Rune Weaver?
Monkey Wave ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rune Weaver every 2 months. Most recently, Monkey Wave was updated on October 2, 2026 and Rune Weaver on October 21, 2026.

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