# Rules! vs Dare the Monkey

The clearest difference is rating: Dare the Monkey at 4.8 against Rules!'s 4.2. Dare the Monkey also leads on ratings volume (291 vs 67) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.2). Rules!'s advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Rules! costs $2.99 and Dare the Monkey $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dare the Monkey holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 67 and 291 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Rules!'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Dare the Monkey's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rules! | Dare the Monkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rules/id840811083/reviews) | **[4.8 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-the-monkey-deluxe/id1435648738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 67 | **291** |
| Positive reviews | **70.8% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 25 MB | 164 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [137b](https://appshunter.io/developer/411511949) | [Hot Right Now LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327040490) |

## What reviewers say

### Rules!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rules/id840811083)

Engage in a fast-paced, challenging, and fun puzzle game with a hundred levels. Features a daily brain workout for Apple Watch and animated stickers. Offers multiple game modes and unique mechanics.

**Highlights:** Daily Apple Watch brain workout, Animated sticker pack, Beginner, Expert, or Timeless game modes, Multi-touch interface, Color perception assistance, Surprising new game mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun game
- 👍 Gorgeous design and smooth UI
- 👍 Great brain workout
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fair monetization with no ads or IAPs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Very short time limit
- 🔁 Having to restart from level 1 after losing
- 🎨 Colorblind-unfriendly
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay with same rule order

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues, especially on Apple Watch
- Unresponsive tapping on certain tiles

**Requested features**

- Option to save progress and continue from last level
- Randomized rule order
- Difficulty settings with longer time limits
- Colorblind accessibility options
- More game modes and challenges


### Dare the Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dare-the-monkey-deluxe/id1435648738)

Embark on an addictive one-touch platforming adventure as a brave monkey hero. Navigate challenging worlds with intuitive controls, aiming for high scores in classic arcade-style gameplay. Unlock characters and enjoy hours of thrilling action across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** One-touch platforming, Classic arcade spirit, Unlockable characters, Hours of arcade action, Apple Watch exclusive mode, Challenging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Reminds of classic games (Mario, Sonic, Donkey Kong)
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Good for time-killing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Unsatisfying controls
- 👎 Inaccurate collision detection
- 👎 Too strict controls (no margin for jumping)
- 👎 Game feels too technical
- 👎 Irritating Apple Watch controls (long press triggers mute screen)

**Reported bugs**

- New version broke Apple Watch app (crashes)
- Paid version crashes after loading
- Assistive Touch on Apple Watch causes crashes

**Requested features**

- More Apple Watch worlds
- More effort on Apple Watch version for Deluxe
- Better support channels
- Regular updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rules! free?

Rules! costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dare the Monkey free?

Dare the Monkey costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Rules! or Dare the Monkey?

Dare the Monkey is rated higher. Rules! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Dare the Monkey averages 4.8 from 291 ratings.

### Do Rules! or Dare the Monkey have ads?

Neither Rules! nor Dare the Monkey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rules! or Dare the Monkey?

Rules! ships an update monthly, and Dare the Monkey monthly. Most recently, Rules! was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dare the Monkey on October 14, 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.*