# Majaya 2 vs Return to Monkey Island

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Return to Monkey Island at 60% against Majaya 2's 0%. Return to Monkey Island also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (176 vs 3). Majaya 2's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Majaya 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Return to Monkey Island sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Return to Monkey Island holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Return to Monkey Island has 176 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Majaya 2's written reviews are positive against 60% of Return to Monkey Island's.

Majaya 2 ships an update every 12 months, Return to Monkey Island every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Majaya 2 | Return to Monkey Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/majaya-2/id680181232/reviews) | **[4.3 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-monkey-island/id1658628321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **176** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 620 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Edda sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/587768437) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Majaya 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/majaya-2/id680181232)

Navigate a volcanic planet, collecting paint cartridges to fuel a rocket home. This puzzle game features 51 levels across two difficulty settings, with a focus on color mixing mechanics. Try the first 12 levels for free before purchasing the full experience.

**Highlights:** 51 levels, Two difficulty levels, Color mixing puzzles, Collect paint cartridges, Rocket launch objective, Two trophy systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional Levels | $1.99 | one-time |


### Return to Monkey Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-monkey-island/id1658628321)

Embark on a thrilling pirate adventure, continuing the legendary story of Guybrush Threepwood. Solve clever puzzles, explore new and familiar islands, and engage in witty dialogue as you seek the fabled Secret of Monkey Island. Experience classic point-and-click gameplay with modern twists.

**Highlights:** Classic point-and-click gameplay, Engaging narrative and character interactions, Puzzle solving and exploration, Modernized adventure game controls, New and familiar island exploration, Context-sensitive interactions and reactive dialogue

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy the full game! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fantastic nostalgia trip
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent music and voice acting
- 💡 Clever puzzles and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues on some devices
- 🤔 Ending may disappoint some fans
- 💰 High price point for mobile game
- 🤖 Lack of cloud save functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Game prompting to repurchase after previous purchase
- Difficulty with touch controls in certain situations

**Requested features**

- Restore purchase option for previous owners
- Bring back the original Monkey Island games on iOS
- Add support for more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Majaya 2 free?

Majaya 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Return to Monkey Island free?

Return to Monkey Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Majaya 2 or Return to Monkey Island?

Return to Monkey Island is rated higher. Majaya 2 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Return to Monkey Island averages 4.3 from 176 ratings.

### Do Majaya 2 or Return to Monkey Island have ads?

Neither Majaya 2 nor Return to Monkey Island shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Majaya 2 or Return to Monkey Island?

Majaya 2 ships an update every 12 months, and Return to Monkey Island every 5 months. Most recently, Majaya 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Return to Monkey Island on October 23, 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.*