# Monster Boy vs Project Neon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Project Neon at 100% against Monster Boy's 50%. Project Neon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Monster Boy's advantage is price ($12.99 vs $14.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Monster Boy costs $12.99 and Project Neon $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Project Neon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Monster Boy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Project Neon's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Boy | Project Neon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$12.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-neon/id6761503888/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [FULLSET](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890026382) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Project Neon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-neon/id6761503888)

Embark on a top-secret mission in this 16-bit shoot 'em up adventure. Navigate the cosmos to retrieve a recluse from Mars and dismantle his interplanetary defenses to save Earth from ecological collapse.

**Highlights:** Interplanetary defense dismantling, Boss battles, Intense 16-bit arcade action, Cosmic navigation, Shoot 'em up gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Boy free?

Monster Boy costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Project Neon free?

Project Neon costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Boy or Project Neon?

Project Neon is rated higher. Monster Boy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Project Neon averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Monster Boy or Project Neon have ads?

Neither Monster Boy nor Project Neon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Boy or Project Neon?

Monster Boy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Project Neon every 5 weeks. Most recently, Monster Boy was updated on November 9, 2026 and Project Neon on November 9, 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.*