# Monster Boy vs Tearscape

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tearscape at 100% against Monster Boy's 50%. Tearscape also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and price ($9.99 vs $12.99). Monster Boy's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Monster Boy costs $12.99 and Tearscape $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Monster Boy ships an update every 5 weeks, Tearscape every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Boy | Tearscape |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| 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 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#157** |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) | [NERDS TAKE OVER](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795583446) |

## 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


### Tearscape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tearscape/id6795583444)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Paid · Adventure, #160 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a 2D action-adventure in a gothic world, featuring fast-paced combat, exploration, and pixel art. Master precise fighting, unlock new abilities, and delve into challenging dungeons filled with secrets.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced combat, Exploration, Pixel art style, Unlockable abilities, Dungeon crawling, Boss fights, 2-Player Local Co-Op

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Boy free?

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

### Is Tearscape free?

Tearscape costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Monster Boy or Tearscape have ads?

Neither Monster Boy nor Tearscape shows ads.

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

Monster Boy ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tearscape every 5 days. Most recently, Monster Boy was updated on October 12, 2026 and Tearscape on October 19, 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.*