Comparison

Repton 3 (Free) vs Super Monkey Dash

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

Head to head
About

Repton 3 (Free)

This classic puzzle game challenges you to collect diamonds and complete levels within a time limit. Navigate treacherous caves filled with traps, monsters, and puzzles. Offers over 250 levels and a retro mode for an authentic 80s experience.

Highlights
  • Collect diamonds and crowns
  • Defuse time bombs
  • Cage spirits and kill monsters
  • Over 250 levels
  • Retro mode with 8-bit graphics
  • In-game store for new levels
  • iCloud game save syncing
Features
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ADDICTIVE. CHARMING. CHALLENGING. A RETRO PUZZLE SOLVING CLASSIC! Repton 3 is truly one of the greatest puzzle games of all time! Selling hundreds of thousands of copies since first released back in the 80's for the BBC B Microcomputer. In addition to the original Repton 3 levels from the BBC B Microcomputer, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Acorn Archimedes and the Commodore C64, we have also included all the original levels from the spin off games too, including: - Repton Symphony - Repton Around the World - The Life of Repton - Repton Thru time - Repton’s Adventures - Reptology - Bonus So Repton 3 is really seven separate games in one! “A true retro masterpiece” "I wasted hours of my youth with this game and now I can do it all again! THE best game by far back in the day and still brilliant now, I'm sure it's mostly responsible for my fantastic problem solving skills!! Get it, you'll love it." "Fantastically addictive, once I started I couldn't stop playing, a brilliant app" ___________________________________ You control Repton the lizard, and your quest is to collect all of the diamonds from a series of underground caves before the allocated time runs out. Some of the diamonds are easy to take, but many are located behind fiendish traps involving rocks, eggs, monsters, keys, safes, spirits, cages, skulls, transporters, earth and fungus. In each cave you also need to collect a crown, kill the monsters, and cage the spirits before defusing the time bomb to complete the level. If you're a fan of logic puzzles, or just fancy a break from aimlessly wandering around shooting things then Repton 3 is for you! With enhanced graphics and sound, Repton 3 introduces this classic game to a new generation on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It is fun for all players, from children to seasoned puzzlers. As a universal app and with support for iCloud (game save syncing), you can pick up your game where you left off regardless of which device you are using. In-app purchasing via the in game store lets you download new and exciting Repton 3 scenario packs adding new levels with themed graphics and the ability to skip a level if you get stuck. We have also optimized the game for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus to take advantage of the extra screen sizes by offering a larger gameplay area and not just scaling the game! Check out our App Preview video to see Repton3 in action! ___________________________________ LEVELS: With over 250+ levels Repton 3 will keep you amused for hours! DIAMONDS: Collect all the diamonds on a level as fast as you can before the time runs out! MAP: Check the map at anytime to view your progress through a level or to give you some helpful pointers of where to go next when trying to solve that tricky puzzle! RETRO: Repton 3 lets you drop back to the 80’s again by selecting retro mode, which faithfully reproduces all the 8bit graphics and sound goodness of the original BBC B Microcomputer version! HIGHSCORE: Full Game Center support for high scores, achievements and challenges - Can you beat your friends by clearing levels faster or with more points?! ___________________________________ Repton 3 is officially licensed by Superior Interactive FOLLOW US: twitter.com/iRepton FIND US: facebook.com/iRepton WATCH US: youtube.com/iRepton

About

Super Monkey Dash

Embark on a 2D platforming adventure as a monkey collecting bananas through colorful levels. Unlock new characters and stages in this free, family-friendly game.

Highlights
  • Adventurous 2D platforming gameplay
  • Collect bananas and solve puzzles
  • Unlock new monkeys and stages
  • Vibrant, colorful graphics
  • Family-friendly experience
Features
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Super Monkey Dash – Go Bananas is an exciting 2D platformer where you guide an adorable monkey on a quest to collect every banana in sight! Race against the clock through creatively designed levels filled with puzzles and surprises, unlocking new monkeys and stages as you progress. Key Features: • Adventurous Gameplay: Dash through 4 vibrant stages packed with challenges that are easy to pick up but tough to master. • Unique Characters: Choose from 4 charming monkey heroes, each adding its own flair to the adventure. • Endless Fun: Enjoy hours of engaging gameplay with more levels and challenges coming soon. • Stunning Visuals & Music: Immerse yourself in cute, colorful graphics and a fantastic soundtrack. • 100% Free: Dive into the fun with no ads or in-app purchases—just pure monkey madness! Gear up, get your bananas, and help our monkey dash its way to high scores in this free, family-friendly platformer. Are you ready to go bananas?

Screenshots

Repton 3 (Free)4 screens
Super Monkey Dash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Repton 3 (Free) at every 2 months against Super Monkey Dash's every 123 months. Repton 3 (Free) also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). Super Monkey Dash's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Repton 3 (Free) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Super Monkey Dash sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Repton 3 (Free) against 5.0 for Super Monkey Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Repton 3 (Free) ships an update every 2 months, Super Monkey Dash every 123 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Repton 3 (Free) versus Super Monkey Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRepton 3 (Free)Super Monkey Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 123 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB19 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperESZ Consulting LtdBrian TEETER

Customer experience

Repton 3 (Free)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Super Monkey Dash

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Repton 3 (Free)

One-time10
  • Complete and skip level$0.99
  • Greek Scenario$1.99
  • Reptology 1A Scenario$1.99
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  • Repton Symphony$6.99
  • Repton Around the World$9.99
  • The Life of Repton$9.99
  • Repton Thru Time$9.99
  • Repton’s Adventures$9.99
  • Reptology$9.99
  • Repton 3 Mega Bundle$39.99
4 purchases

Super Monkey Dash

One-time4
  • 50 Bananas$0.99
  • 400 Bananas$1.99
  • 1500 Bananas$2.99
Show 1 more
  • 5000 Bananas$3.99

Questions

Is Repton 3 (Free) free?
Repton 3 (Free) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Super Monkey Dash free?
Super Monkey Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Repton 3 (Free) or Super Monkey Dash?
Repton 3 (Free) and Super Monkey Dash are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Repton 3 (Free) or Super Monkey Dash have ads?
Neither Repton 3 (Free) nor Super Monkey Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Repton 3 (Free) or Super Monkey Dash?
Repton 3 (Free) ships an update every 2 months, and Super Monkey Dash every 123 months. Most recently, Repton 3 (Free) was updated on October 8, 2026 and Super Monkey Dash on October 16, 2026.

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