I Am Monkey - original game vs Shadow Fight 2

How do I Am Monkey - original game and Shadow Fight 2 compare on difficulty, ad pressure, in-app-purchase pressure and what real reviewers say? A side-by-side look, grounded in App Store data.

	I Am Monkey - original game	Shadow Fight 2
Genre	Role Playing	Role Playing
Price	Free	Free
Difficulty	easy	medium
Ad intensity	high	high
In-app-purchase pressure	high	medium
Typical session	short	medium
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings count	140,009	269,067
Reviews say	What players like Funny and entertaining concept Engaging sandbox interactivity with objects Highly replayable with unpredictable visitor behavior Common complaints Excessive ads (5+ per 30 seconds, even after paying for no-ads) Paid ad-removal doesn't work; ads continue after purchase Audio bug that removes sound after ads play	What players like Intuitive combat mechanics praised for touchscreen controls Extensive customization with weapons, armor, and abilities Rich content with 6 worlds and engaging storyline Common complaints Ads appear after nearly every fight, interrupting flow Excessive ad frequency has increased significantly over time Recurring large downloads (500MB weekly) drain storage

I Am Monkey - original game — Play as a zoo monkey interacting with visitors and objects in a chaotic, humorous sandbox environment. (rated easy difficulty, high ad pressure) Shadow Fight 2 — A martial arts fighting RPG where you battle through the Underworld with customizable weapons, armor, and techniques. (rated medium difficulty, high ad pressure)

Data: Apple App Store, as of 2026-07-10. Last updated 2026-07-10.