# Monster Boy vs Duskborne

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Duskborne at 100% against Monster Boy's 50%. Duskborne also leads on price (Free vs $12.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Monster Boy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Duskborne is free to download; Monster Boy costs $12.99 up front. Duskborne sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Monster Boy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Duskborne holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Monster Boy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Duskborne's.

Monster Boy ships an update every 5 weeks, Duskborne every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Boy | Duskborne |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskborne/id6761640952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [BDKM LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884449068) |

## 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


### Duskborne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/duskborne/id6761640952)

Engage in skill-based combat within a dark fantasy world. Explore a three-act story with unique characters and face challenging bosses. Test your mettle in an endless mode with global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Skill-based side-scrolling combat, 3 playable characters with unique abilities, 3-act story with character-specific dialogue, Epic boss fights with two phases, Endless mode with global leaderboard, Roguelite progression with Remnant buffs

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Berserker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Velorum | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Void Shards | $0.99 | one-time |
| Knight's Oath Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 Void Shards | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Void Shards | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Boy free?

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

### Is Duskborne free?

Duskborne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Boy or Duskborne?

Duskborne is rated higher. Monster Boy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Duskborne averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Monster Boy or Duskborne have ads?

Duskborne shows ads; Monster Boy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Boy or Duskborne?

Monster Boy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Duskborne every 9 days. Most recently, Monster Boy was updated on October 24, 2026 and Duskborne 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.*