138+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Monkey Ropes is the household name in penguin rescue 2, but it's far from the only option. We track 138+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.6★ (29K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 2.7★ (386) | Yes | No | Jul 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.3★ (405) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.1★ (11K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.6★ (3.9K) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.4★ (435) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 3.6★ (242) | No | Yes | May 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.8★ (39K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
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?
A cooperative multiplayer puzzle game where players solve challenges to collect keys and unlock doors. Choose from various cute animal characters and enjoy hundreds of levels, playable both online and offline.
Embark on a cooperative 3D adventure with friends or solo, solving challenging puzzles across 50 unique levels. Customize your character with various skins and tailor controls for an immersive experience.
Embark on a cooperative adventure with two elemental characters to navigate challenging temples. Players must work together, with one controlling fire and the other water, to overcome obstacles and reach the exit. Collect diamonds for bonus points in this addictive online multiplayer experience.
Embark on a thrilling 3D running adventure with adorable characters and vibrant graphics. Use simple touch and tilt controls to navigate unique tracks, collect fish, and rescue fellow penguins from evil octopuses. Share your high scores and pictures with friends and family.
Embark on a cooperative adventure as two characters, a fire boy and a water girl, navigating treacherous forests. Solve puzzles, collect gems, and overcome obstacles together to break a curse. Play solo or team up with friends online.
Embark on a thrilling penguin racing adventure! Guide Thomas the penguin through challenging obstacle courses by swiping to dive and jump, and tilting to steer. Enjoy this exciting game suitable for all ages.
Collect adorable penguins and create their habitats in a relaxing arctic environment. Enjoy simple gameplay with cute animations and soothing music. Discover various penguins and arctic animals while unwinding to the sound of waves.
Embark on a multiplayer adventure to rescue various zoo animals, from lions to tigers. Once rescued, adopt and role-play with your new virtual wild pets in a vibrant 3D world. Complete missions, explore diverse environments, and customize your companions.
Help a determined penguin soar to new heights and distances in this action-packed game. Earn cash through flight and achievements to purchase upgrades and customize your journey. Discover new challenges, enemies, and secrets as you seek revenge.
Engage in a playful penguin race where you can add slides, new penguins, and merge them to discover new colors. Watch them slide and earn money with every flag touched to upgrade your game.
Match colorful blocks by tapping groups of two or more to solve puzzles and clear levels. Embark on an adventure to save penguins and the arctic from polluting Oil Bears. Enjoy hundreds of challenging levels with special boosters and rewards.
Manage a bustling restaurant and serve hungry penguin customers in this addictive idle game. Slide fast, take orders, and earn money to help Penny the penguin return home. Upgrade your skills and diners to become a dining legend.
Run your own animal rescue center, saving, treating, and caring for pets in need. Feed, bathe, and heal injured or abandoned animals, upgrading your shelter and tools to provide the best care. Help furry friends find loving new homes in this heartwarming simulator.
Slide down icy mountains and flap your wings to fly, racing against time to escape a polar bear. Unlock new worlds and challenge friends in this physics-based adventure. Earn stars by going fast to progress through levels.
Guide a penguin through arcade action as he rescues airborne penguins from sharks and alien invaders. Enjoy 18 unique stages with increasing difficulty and vibrant graphics.
Raise and interact with a flock of adorable penguins. Customize their home, breed rare species, and play fun minigames. Trade with friends and watch your village grow.
Guide falling characters to safety by drawing ropes. Solve increasingly complex puzzles as multiple characters fall simultaneously, requiring strategic rope placement to ensure everyone's survival.
Care for a virtual penguin companion by decorating its home, feeding it, and playing minigames. Complete tasks together to earn coins for in-game items and enjoy a sweet pet experience on your smartphone.
Care for adorable penguins on a North Pole island. Feed, play, and massage your penguin friends, rescue spies, and build a paradise. Embark on adventures to new locations and compete with others to make your penguins the happiest.