# Ambidextro vs Monster Boy

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ambidextro | Monster Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **9** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 184 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Alvaro Mahillo Sanchez-Mateos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491318727) | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) |

## What reviewers say

### Ambidextro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambidextro/id6747391997)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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