Comparison

Monster Balls Smash vs Cave Runner 2D

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

Head to head
About

Monster Balls Smash

An arcade puzzle game featuring physics-based destruction and monster combat. Players launch monsters with special abilities to defeat invaders and protect homes across multiple worlds and levels. It's designed for quick play sessions when you have downtime.

Highlights
  • Physics-based destruction
  • Monster combat with special powers
  • Multiple worlds and levels
  • Challenging environmental elements
  • Strategic ramp and power bar aiming
  • In-game power-up collection
Features
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Monster Balls Smash is an arcade puzzle game with realistic physics inspired by a love of cartoons, monsters and comedy destruction. Complete levels by attacking from above or from the side to exploit weak points and blow stuff up to bring everything crashing down for total destructions and a high score. It's easy to pick up and play and ideal when you're bored in queues, commuting or generally waiting. In the game Invaders have arrived and the monsters must fight back! Set the ramp, set the power bar and launch your monster! Some monsters have special powers to help fight back in lots exciting levels. Can you help the monsters protect their homes? Features - Monster balls is an action puzzle game. - There are 5 distinct worlds with lots and lots of levels. - There are 8 different monsters with special powers to discover and master. - Each world has different different challenges like, bombs, swinging chains, water, floating balloons etc to keep it feeling new and exciting throughout the whole game. - Set the ramp and then remember to set the power bar which will change where your monsters flies and lands; will you aim long or short? - Choose when to tap the screen use the monsters' special powers for maximum destruction. - Look out for bombs to help you with a spectacular victory. - Collect diamonds for extra points or get all 7 for a surprise. To see game play and see hints to complete levels visit us on YouTube:- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRg7V2XRr2ovKiLc4si4Lg

About

Cave Runner 2D

Embark on a retro 8-bit platforming adventure through perilous caves. Navigate lava, spikes, and traps while battling diverse monsters across 15 challenging levels. Test your reflexes and skills in this classic platformer experience.

Highlights
  • Retro 8-bit pixel art visuals
  • 15 challenging levels
  • Diverse monster roster
  • Classic platformer mechanics
  • Smooth controls
Features
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Embark on an epic 8-bit platforming adventure in Cave Runner 2D! Dive into a world of retro pixel art as you guide an intrepid explorer through perilous caves filled with lava, spikes, and deadly traps. Face challenging obstacles and battle a variety of monsters, including slimes, rats, bats, spiders, and skeletons. With 15 progressively difficult levels, test your skills and reflexes as you run, jump, and survive in this classic platformer experience. Each level brings new challenges, dangerous foes, and hidden surprises. Are you brave enough to conquer the caves and emerge victorious? Features: - Stunning retro 8-bit pixel art visuals. - 15 action-packed levels with increasing difficulty. - A diverse roster of monsters, each with unique behaviors: - Slimes and rats ready to ambush. - Stationary and flying bats with unpredictable patterns. - Moving spiders and one-eyed bats. - Jumping skeletons to keep you on edge. - Classic platformer mechanics with smooth controls. - Download Cave Runner 2D now and relive the glory of retro platform gaming!

Screenshots

Monster Balls Smash4 screens
Cave Runner 2D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Balls Smash at 5.0 against Cave Runner 2D's 3.0. Monster Balls Smash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Cave Runner 2D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Monster Balls Smash sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cave Runner 2D 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

Monster Balls Smash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Balls Smash ships an update every 5 months, Cave Runner 2D every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monster Balls Smash versus Cave Runner 2D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster Balls SmashCave Runner 2D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBotabot LimitedThibaud Dervily

Customer experience

Monster Balls Smash

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Cave Runner 2D

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Monster Balls Smash

One-time3
  • Bonus Monsters$0.99
  • Buy Plays.$0.99
  • Open Full game.$3.99
4 purchases

Cave Runner 2D

One-time4
  • 10 Lives$0.99
  • 30 Lives$1.99
  • 50 Lives$2.99
Show 1 more
  • 100 Lives$4.99

Questions

Is Monster Balls Smash free?
Monster Balls Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cave Runner 2D free?
Cave Runner 2D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monster Balls Smash or Cave Runner 2D?
Monster Balls Smash is rated higher. Monster Balls Smash averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Cave Runner 2D averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Monster Balls Smash or Cave Runner 2D have ads?
Cave Runner 2D shows ads; Monster Balls Smash does not.
Which is updated more often, Monster Balls Smash or Cave Runner 2D?
Monster Balls Smash ships an update every 5 months, and Cave Runner 2D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Monster Balls Smash was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cave Runner 2D on October 30, 2026.

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