# DUAL! vs Monkey Ropes

The clearest difference is rating: Monkey Ropes at 4.6 against DUAL!'s 4.1. Monkey Ropes also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 2.4K) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). DUAL!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 48%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DUAL! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monkey Ropes sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monkey Ropes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monkey Ropes has 29K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of DUAL!'s written reviews are positive against 48% of Monkey Ropes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DUAL! ships an update every 3 months, Monkey Ropes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DUAL! | Monkey Ropes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual/id918902604/reviews) | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-ropes/id1240674439/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.7% of reviews** | 48.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Seabaa, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/917514294) | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) |

## What reviewers say

### DUAL!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dual/id918902604)

Engage in local multiplayer fun with friends using your mobile devices. Connect via WiFi or Bluetooth to play competitive or cooperative games by shooting from one screen to another. Enjoy classic duels, team defense, or goal-scoring challenges.

**Highlights:** Local multiplayer over WiFi or Bluetooth, Competitive and cooperative modes, DUEL: Classic standoff, DEFEND: Cooperative defense, DEFLECT: Goal-scoring game, Unlockable color sets, Stats, achievements, and leaderboards

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Super entertaining and quick to play
- 👍 Great well designed game
- 👍 Amazing!
- 👍 Very creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity Issues
- 🐛 Doesn't Connect Anymore
- 🐛 can't connect
- 🐛 Pairing doesn't work
- 🐛 Doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Trying to connect is not working with others
- Cannot play with others on the same network
- Restore purchases not working
- Couldn't play in class
- I can't move

**Requested features**

- 💡 Add more game modes
- 💡 Add single player mode
- 💡 Add online multiplayer
- 💡 Add more ships/characters
- 💡 Add joystick controls


### Monkey Ropes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monkey-ropes/id1240674439)

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?

**Highlights:** Retro swinging gameplay, 50+ unlockable characters, Dodge enemies and obstacles, Explore jungle environments, Collect coins and secret boxes, Challenge Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jaguars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sloths | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tigers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fishy Bits GoldFish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boulders | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wolves | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sausage Dog | $1.99 | one-time |
| Parrots | $1.99 | one-time |
| RattleSnake | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Purchase Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dragon | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unicorns | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pride Sheep | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Cute and creative character designs
- 🤩 Challenging levels and progression
- 🎉 Enjoyable for all ages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 😩 Frustratingly difficult at times
- 💰 Lack of free content/characters

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or closing when watching ads
- Inconsistent physics and collision detection
- Graphical glitches with certain character models

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and modes
- Additional characters and customization options
- Ability to play with friends or online
- Reduced advertisements or option to remove them


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DUAL! free?

DUAL! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monkey Ropes free?

Monkey Ropes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DUAL! or Monkey Ropes?

Monkey Ropes is rated higher. DUAL! averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Monkey Ropes averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do DUAL! or Monkey Ropes have ads?

Monkey Ropes shows ads; DUAL! does not.

### Which is updated more often, DUAL! or Monkey Ropes?

DUAL! ships an update every 3 months, and Monkey Ropes every 6 weeks. Most recently, DUAL! was updated on September 24, 2026 and Monkey Ropes on September 26, 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.*