Monkey Freddy's Run vs Monkey Wave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monkey Freddy's Run
Embark on a thrilling monkey racing adventure to collect as many cherries as possible before the timer expires. Simple tap controls allow for quick left and right slides. Enjoy this fun and addictive free game!
- Monkey racing gameplay
- Cherry collection objective
- Time-based challenges
- Simple tap controls
- Addictive runner experience
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Play the best monkey racing game in the world. Help him collect as many cherries as possible before time runs out. Tap left to make him slide left and tap right to slide right. Check out this fun and addictive FREE game!
Monkey Wave
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Ready for the ultimate battle? The monkeys are on the move and they’re after your precious bananas! In this heart-pounding clicker game, it’s your mission to defend your valuable stash from relentless waves of cunning, lightning-fast primates. Each monkey has unique abilities that keep the action intense, unpredictable, and wildly exciting. Step into a world of chaos and strategy with 3 unique game modes, ranging from survival to thrilling online battles. Challenge yourself across 4 beautifully crafted levels, each with its own style, obstacles, and dangers. Defeat 7 formidable monkey enemies, each with their own attack patterns, and face off against 3 epic bosses that will push your skills to the limit. Unleash 4 powerful special abilities to turn the tide when things get hectic, and collect unique skins for both your bananas and monkeys to show off your battlefield flair. Complete your experience with exclusive profile icons that let you express your identity as a true banana guardian. Play solo, team up in co-op, or take on real players in the intense online Versus Mode. Earn rewards through daily missions, and dive into weekly events that keep the challenges fresh and the action non-stop. Protect your bananas! Dominate the jungle! The battle has begun! Are you ready?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monkey Freddy's Run at none against Monkey Wave's 6. Monkey Freddy's Run also leads on iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). Monkey Wave's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ads 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 Wave sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Monkey Freddy's Run asks for nothing beyond the download.
Monkey Freddy's Run ships an update every 12 months, Monkey Wave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monkey Freddy's Run | Monkey Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 196 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makeover Mania Story Games | Johannes ten Hove |
In-app purchases
Monkey Freddy's Run
No in-app purchases
Monkey Wave
- Small Pack of Coins$1.99
- Small Bamboo Pack$1.99
- Medium Pack of Coins$2.99
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- Medium Bamboo Pack$2.99
- Huge Pack of Coins$4.99
- Huge Bamboo Pack$4.99
Questions
Is Monkey Freddy's Run free?
Is Monkey Wave free?
Do Monkey Freddy's Run or Monkey Wave have ads?
Which is updated more often, Monkey Freddy's Run or Monkey Wave?
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