Monkey Zap Time vs Monkey Ropes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monkey Zap Time
A fun and engaging game where players tap colored buttons to match character colors and shoot. Aim for the highest score and challenge friends to see who can top the leaderboard. It's a simple yet addictive experience for quick entertainment.
- Tap to shoot characters
- Match character colors
- Achieve high scores
- Share with friends
- Simple gameplay
Read full descriptionHide full description
Check out this cool and fun monkey zapping game! How to Play: 1. Tap the color button that is the same color of the character to shoot. 2. Get the highest score. 3. Share with friends. Free today.
Monkey Ropes
Swing through a challenging retro jungle as a monkey, dodging enemies and collecting coins. Unlock over 50 characters and explore diverse environments. Can you escape the jungle's perils?
- Retro swinging gameplay
- 50+ unlockable characters
- Dodge enemies and obstacles
- Explore jungle environments
- Collect coins and secret boxes
- Challenge Mode
Read full descriptionHide full description
A super hard, funky monkey retro swinging jungle simulator! It’s time to monkey around, jumping from tree to tree trying to escape the jungle, where everything is out to get you! From snappy crocodiles to hungry piranhas you’ll never escape the wildlife! Welcome to the world of Monkey Ropes! Brought to you by the creators of Icy Ropes, Bouncy Bits & Fishy Bits! Collect coins, open up secret jungly boxes, and unlock a super awesome collection of characters! - Super Hard! - 50+ Characters to Unlock - Lots of enemies and obstacles to dodge and traverse! - Explore the Jungle, Treetops, Lava Pits, and Mystery Caves! - Don't pull your buddy over the edge! - Challenge Mode! - Supports 13 Languages! - Unicorns PLEASE NOTE: Monkey Ropes is completely free to play. However, some items can be purchased for real money. If you don't want to use this feature, please disable in-app purchases in your devices settings. Monkey Ropes was developed by PlaySide, the developers behind Editors' Choice title "Catch The Ark", Icy Ropes, Lego Batman, Batman v Superman, Spongebob : Sponge on the Run and Bouncy Bits.. Let us know what you would love to see in our next update at : www.playsidestudios.com
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Monkey Ropes at 4.6 against Monkey Zap Time's 3.0. Monkey Ropes also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 2). Monkey Zap Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Monkey Ropes sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Monkey Zap Time asks for nothing beyond the download.
Monkey Ropes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monkey Ropes has 29K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Monkey Zap Time ships an update every 14 months, Monkey Ropes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monkey Zap Time | Monkey Ropes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (29K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 48.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 29K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 137 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makeover Mania Story Games | PlaySide |
Customer experience
Monkey Zap Time
Monkey Ropes
Bugs and requests
Monkey Zap Time
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Monkey Ropes
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezing or closing when watching ads
- Inconsistent physics and collision detection
- Graphical glitches with certain character models
Requested features
4 requests- More challenging levels and modes
- Additional characters and customization options
- Ability to play with friends or online
- Reduced advertisements or option to remove them
In-app purchases
Monkey Zap Time
No in-app purchases
Monkey Ropes
- Jaguars$0.99
- Sloths$0.99
- Tigers$0.99
Show 11 moreShow fewer
- Fishy Bits GoldFish$0.99
- Boulders$0.99
- Wolves$0.99
- Sausage Dog$1.99
- Parrots$1.99
- RattleSnake$2.99
- Remove Ads$2.99
- First Purchase Package$2.99
- Dragon$3.99
- Unicorns$3.99
- Pride Sheep$3.99
Questions
Is Monkey Zap Time free?
Is Monkey Ropes free?
Which has better reviews, Monkey Zap Time or Monkey Ropes?
Do Monkey Zap Time or Monkey Ropes have ads?
Which is updated more often, Monkey Zap Time or Monkey Ropes?
Other comparisons
