Monster Boy vs Do Not Reply
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.
Do Not Reply
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You get a message from someone stuck inside. A locked house. A hospital ward. A grocery store after close. Do Not Reply is a horror text story app. Three stories. Guide them through it, open what they send you, and decide whether they get out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Do Not Reply at Free against Monster Boy's $12.99. Do Not Reply also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Monster Boy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support 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
Do Not Reply is free to download; Monster Boy costs $12.99 up front. Do Not Reply sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Monster Boy asks for nothing beyond the download.
Monster Boy ships an update every 5 weeks, Do Not Reply every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monster Boy | Do Not Reply |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.8 GB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG | Fluently AI |
In-app purchases
Monster Boy
No in-app purchases
Do Not Reply
- 50 Tokens$0.99
- 150 Tokens$2.49
- 2000 Tokens$4.99
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- 5000 Tokens$9.99









