Comparison

Ambidextro vs Monster Boy

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

Head to head
About

Ambidextro

Features
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Ambidextro is a multi-player game for a single player. Learn to control two characters at the same time, one with each hand. Achieve ambidexterity and rescue both the prince and the princess at the same time. A witch has kidnapped the prince and the princess. As the royal wizard, you have been severed in half so you can go rescue both at the same time, but first you’ll need to learn to control the two halves of your body simultaneously. With a series of quick single-screen platforming levels, Ambidextro will help you master controlling two characters at once, one with each hand. Learn to split your focus and tackle increasingly challenging levels you would have thought impossible. · A multi-player game for a single player. · Control one character with each hand. · Make your two-halves meet before the time runs out. · 100 levels to conquer. · Retro dark-fantasy atmosphere with a dungeon synth soundtrack. · Compatible with game controllers for a more precise experience.

About

Monster Boy

Embark on a vibrant action-adventure as a young hero tasked with saving a magical kingdom. Utilize unique character forms, discover hidden secrets, and upgrade equipment in a sprawling, hand-drawn world. Enjoy an epic journey with a memorable soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Six unique character forms with special abilities
  • Unlock paths with magic weapons and items
  • Over 15 hours of interconnected exploration
  • Gorgeous hand-drawn animations
  • Supports game controllers and touch controls
  • Iconic Japanese composer soundtrack
Features
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A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom borrows the best from the classic series to deliver a fresh, modern adventure with fun gameplay, memorable music and gorgeous hand drawn animations. Can Jin save Monster World Kingdom? Help our young hero defeat challenging enemies, discover hidden locations, upgrade powerful equipment, and more! You'll also unlock special forms with unique skills used to open new paths where mighty bosses and secret treasures await. Feature Overview: - Six awesome forms with unique combat and platforming abilities to make your adventure exciting from start to finish. - Unlock new paths and secrets with special equipment: look for magic weapons and items that gradually open up the world. - Over 15 hours of epic adventure: explore the new Monster World in a vast interconnected environment. - Hand Drawn animations: characters and enemies come to life with detailed animations and fun facial expressions. - Supports game controllers (Xbox, PlayStation, MFi) and touch controls. - Soundtrack from iconic Japanese composers: Yuzo Koshiro, Motoi Sakuraba, Michiru Yamane, Keiki Kobayashi and Takeshi Yanagawa.

Screenshots

Ambidextro4 screens
Monster Boy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ambidextro at $2.99 against Monster Boy's $12.99. Ambidextro also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Monster Boy's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 8 months). On ads, 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

Ambidextro costs $2.99 and Monster Boy $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ambidextro ships an update every 8 months, Monster Boy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ambidextro versus Monster Boy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmbidextroMonster Boy
Price$2.99 — better$12.99
Rating—4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB1.8 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAlvaro Mahillo Sanchez-MateosFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG

In-app purchases

None

Ambidextro

No in-app purchases

None

Monster Boy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ambidextro free?
Ambidextro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Boy free?
Monster Boy costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ambidextro or Monster Boy have ads?
Neither Ambidextro nor Monster Boy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ambidextro or Monster Boy?
Ambidextro ships an update every 8 months, and Monster Boy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ambidextro was updated on October 28, 2026 and Monster Boy on October 24, 2026.

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