Comparison

Monster Boy vs Bufo Jump

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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.

About

Bufo Jump

Embark on a 3D platforming adventure as a frog, exploring diverse environments and collecting secret fruits. Navigate through traps and enemies, or customize your amphibian with unique accessories. Enjoy a charming soundtrack and colorful graphics in this accessible game.

Highlights
  • 3D platforming gameplay
  • Explore cozy environments
  • Collect secret fruits
  • Avoid traps and enemies
  • Frog customization options
  • Charming soundtrack
Features
Read full description

Bufo Jump is a 3D platformer where you play as a frog and explore cozy environments while avoiding traps and pesky enemies. Venture through ponds, caves, and a menacing industrial site to collect all the secret fruits. If saving the day feels too stressful, take a break and customize your amphibian friend with cool hats and shades. Features: • Clean and colorful isometric 3D graphics • Wholesome levels to explore • Easy to pick up controls for all ages • Frog customizations • Charming soundtrack

Screenshots

Monster Boy4 screens
Bufo Jump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bufo Jump at 100% against Monster Boy's 50%. Bufo Jump also leads on price ($3.99 vs $24.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Monster Boy costs $24.99 and Bufo Jump $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bufo Jump holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Monster Boy's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bufo Jump's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monster Boy versus Bufo Jump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster BoyBufo Jump
Price$24.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.6 (8 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.8 GB107 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KGGionathan Pesaresi

Customer experience

Monster Boy

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%

Bufo Jump

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Monster Boy

No in-app purchases

None

Bufo Jump

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monster Boy free?
Monster Boy costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bufo Jump free?
Bufo Jump costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monster Boy or Bufo Jump?
Bufo Jump is rated higher. Monster Boy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Bufo Jump averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Monster Boy or Bufo Jump have ads?
Neither Monster Boy nor Bufo Jump shows ads.

Other comparisons