Comparison

The Flight Test vs Monkey King Island

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

Head to head
About

The Flight Test

Experience a classic space shooter reborn for mobile with a unique one-button control system. Dodge, aim, and fight through waves of enemies, upgrade your weapons, and unlock new ships. Enjoy dynamic gameplay and compete on leaderboards in portrait mode.

Highlights
  • One-button control system
  • Weapon upgrades and new firepower
  • Unlockable ships
  • Neon visuals and soundtrack
  • Game Center leaderboards
  • Dynamic gameplay
Features
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A Classic Reborn — Now Even Better The old-school space shooter is back — rebuilt for mobile and powered by a bold idea: you control the entire ship with just ONE button. Yes. One button. Move, dodge, aim, and fight through waves of enemies with a control system that’s simple, smart, and surprisingly deep. It’s the first spaceship shooter designed entirely around one-button gameplay, and once you try it, it just feels right. Easy to learn. Incredibly fun to master. Upgrade your weapons, unleash new firepower, and survive relentless enemy attacks while chasing the ultimate high score. Optimized for the best mobile experience — portrait mode, clean screen, no fingers blocking the action. A classic arcade spirit, redesigned for modern play. Features • One-button control — simple, unique, and incredibly fun • Upgrade every weapon for devastating firepower • New weapons including homing missiles and the protective Option drone • 9 ships to unlock, each with its own style • Neon visuals and a killer soundtrack • Game Center leaderboards — challenge your friends • Dynamic gameplay — every run feels different • Free to play with fewer ads Old-school shmup energy. A brand-new way to play.

About

Monkey King Island

Features
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Ascend with Bayani, in an offline side-scrolling action platformer packed with episodes, boss fights, and upgradeable powers. Master aerial jumps, magical staff attacks, and relic loadouts as you defend an island nation from an invading fleet. Play anytime with no ads, no tracking, and no custom accounts. FEATURES • 21 free episodes Experience a full adventure through the archipelago with a repeating easy, medium, hard, harder, and boss cycle. Face resupply missions every third episode and boss encounters every fifth episode to keep the action fresh. • Island Defense mode Hold the line in a replayable, progressively harder Island Defense mode. Destroy command ships, protect your shipwreck base, and sink patrol fleets before they overrun the atoll. • Agile Monkey King movement Use multi-frame Monkey King movement for precise control. Chain up to eight aerial jumps, spend energy to hover, and ride enchanted clouds to cross the sea. Protect your shield HP and heal with potions to stay in the fight. • Skills, weapons, and powers Wield a magical staff, whip, and deflection abilities. Unleash Legend powers and customize relic loadouts to fit your playstyle. Upgrade your stats, gear, and abilities, and carry the improvements into every episode. • Build your own Monkey King Collect Monkey Coins as you play and visit the Market between missions. Stack permanent stat upgrades across the entire journey. Start with 1 relic slot and unlock up to 5. Earn up to 3 medals and discover 1 secret relic in each episode. • Boss battles and special missions Clash with sea warlords in boss encounters where enemies resist one-shot attacks. Break their defenses, endure longer fights, and learn from each defeat. Escort relief boats through dangerous routes and keep enemy ships away from the hull. • Play your way Choose between standard play and Casual Mode for a more forgiving experience. Learn the rhythm of hearts, energy, and safe islands in the Monkey King Field Guide and How To Play tips. • Celestial Ascension Pack (optional purchase) Unlock the Celestial Ascension Pack to permanently max all repeatable upgrades. Gain five relic slots, permanent gear and relic advantages, and an exclusive ascended appearance and effects. Your purchase is owned by your Apple Account and can be restored on new devices. • Optional Monkey Coin packs Purchase optional coin packs to speed up your Market upgrades. Your new balance is ready for Skills & Equipment after each purchase. • Game Center support Compete on Apple Game Center leaderboards and chase achievements. Connect or disconnect Game Center at any time from in-game settings. • Designed for iPhone and iPad Enjoy responsive landscape gameplay on both iPhone and iPad. Play completely offline once downloaded, with no ads, analytics, tracking, or third-party SDKs. Fall, learn, and ascend: master Bayani’s powers, defend the island nation, and write your own Monkey King legend in Monkey Nation.

Screenshots

The Flight Test4 screens
Monkey King Island4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: The Flight Test at Free against Monkey King Island's $1.99. The Flight Test also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Monkey King Island's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Flight Test is free to download; Monkey King Island costs $1.99 up front. The Flight Test sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Monkey King Island asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Flight Test ships an update every 9 months, Monkey King Island weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Flight Test versus Monkey King Island: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Flight TestMonkey King Island
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB100 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperLeonardo AmoraOna Pacholo Asis

In-app purchases

4 purchases

The Flight Test

One-time4
  • Remove Ads + 5000 Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads + 5.000 Coins$0.99
  • 10.000 Coins$1.99
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  • Remove Ads + 10.000 Coins$1.99
None

Monkey King Island

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Flight Test free?
The Flight Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monkey King Island free?
Monkey King Island costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Flight Test or Monkey King Island have ads?
Neither The Flight Test nor Monkey King Island shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Flight Test or Monkey King Island?
The Flight Test ships an update every 9 months, and Monkey King Island weekly. Most recently, The Flight Test was updated on October 28, 2026 and Monkey King Island on October 24, 2026.

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