Monster Boy vs Bufo Jump
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- 3D platforming gameplay
- Explore cozy environments
- Collect secret fruits
- Avoid traps and enemies
- Frog customization options
- Charming soundtrack
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Monster Boy | Bufo Jump |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.8 GB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG | Gionathan Pesaresi |
Customer experience
Monster Boy
Bufo Jump
In-app purchases
Monster Boy
No in-app purchases
Bufo Jump
No in-app purchases





