# SPY Fox 3 vs Return to Monkey Island

The clearest difference is price: Return to Monkey Island at Free against SPY Fox 3's $4.99. Return to Monkey Island also leads on ratings volume (177 vs 20). SPY Fox 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Return to Monkey Island is free to download; SPY Fox 3 costs $4.99 up front. Return to Monkey Island sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SPY Fox 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SPY Fox 3 against 4.3 for Return to Monkey Island. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Return to Monkey Island has 177 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of SPY Fox 3's written reviews are positive against 60% of Return to Monkey Island's.

SPY Fox 3 ships an update every 4 months, Return to Monkey Island every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPY Fox 3 | Return to Monkey Island |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-fox-3-operation-ozone/id985904460/reviews) | **[4.3 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-monkey-island/id1658628321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **177** |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **59.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 359 MB | 3.4 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Humongous Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/783928291) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### SPY Fox 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spy-fox-3-operation-ozone/id985904460)

Embark on an educational adventure to stop a villain from destroying the ozone layer. Solve puzzles and enjoy interactive animations in this fun spy game.

**Highlights:** Kooky characters, Interactive animations, Multiple game paths, Mini-games, Original songs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Return to Monkey Island

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/return-to-monkey-island/id1658628321)

Embark on a thrilling pirate adventure, continuing the legendary story of Guybrush Threepwood. Solve clever puzzles, explore new and familiar islands, and engage in witty dialogue as you seek the fabled Secret of Monkey Island. Experience classic point-and-click gameplay with modern twists.

**Highlights:** Classic point-and-click gameplay, Engaging narrative and character interactions, Puzzle solving and exploration, Modernized adventure game controls, New and familiar island exploration, Context-sensitive interactions and reactive dialogue

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy the full game! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fantastic nostalgia trip
- 👍 Smooth gameplay and controls
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent music and voice acting
- 💡 Clever puzzles and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sound issues on some devices
- 🤔 Ending may disappoint some fans
- 💰 High price point for mobile game
- 🤖 Lack of cloud save functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Game prompting to repurchase after previous purchase
- Difficulty with touch controls in certain situations

**Requested features**

- Restore purchase option for previous owners
- Bring back the original Monkey Island games on iOS
- Add support for more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SPY Fox 3 free?

SPY Fox 3 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Return to Monkey Island free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SPY Fox 3 or Return to Monkey Island?

Return to Monkey Island is rated higher. SPY Fox 3 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Return to Monkey Island averages 4.3 from 177 ratings.

### Do SPY Fox 3 or Return to Monkey Island have ads?

Neither SPY Fox 3 nor Return to Monkey Island shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SPY Fox 3 or Return to Monkey Island?

SPY Fox 3 ships an update every 4 months, and Return to Monkey Island every 5 months. Most recently, SPY Fox 3 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Return to Monkey Island on November 3, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*