# Monster Hunter Now — Hunt Monsters with Friends

> Real-world monster hunting game with friends, crafting, and AR. (iPhone/iPad app by Scopely Explore, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060)
- Category: Games, Action, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 48,560 App Store ratings · 859 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 215 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), European Portuguese, French (France)
- Released: 2023-09-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110/reviews.md

## What is Monster Hunter Now?

The thrill of the hunt is calling. Begin your hunting adventure now!

Hunt monsters in the real world:
Embark on a global quest to track down and hunt some of the most formidable monsters from the Monster Hunter universe as they appear in our world. Forge powerful weapons and team up with fellow hunters to track down larger-than-life monsters and take them head-on.

Authentic hunting action carefully adapted to mobile: 
Discover a variety of monsters depending on the habitat around you – Forest, Desert or Swamp – and engage in thrilling hunts solo, or band together with fellow hunters to take on these large monsters. The simplified tap-based controls and high-fidelity graphics enable you to engage in enjoyable hunting action wherever you go. 

See monsters around you with the AR Camera:
Experience what it’s like to have these iconic monsters appear in the real world with exclusive AR Camera features.

Master the hunt in 75 seconds:
Can you complete the hunt within 75 seconds? Master the weapons, craft armor sets and hone your skills – exploit weaknesses and utilize every element at your disposal to take on the hunt.

Mark monsters even with your phone in the pocket: 
With Adventure Sync, you can use a Paintball to track monsters while you explore your town and bring the hunt to your doorstep afterwards. As you explore, your Palico can mark passing monsters with Palico Paintballs, even while you aren’t actively playing, allowing you to return to them later, ensuring that the action never stops.

## Key features

- Hunt monsters in the real world
- Team up with fellow hunters
- Craft powerful weapons and armor
- AR Camera for monster encounters
- 75-second hunt challenges
- Adventure Sync for marking monsters

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halloween Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| NY 2024 Bargain Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 150 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1,400 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |
| Starter bundle pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Item Box Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,250 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Prime Hunter's Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| LNY 2026 Event Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spring Egg Bonus Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Winter Hunt 2025 | $8.99 | one-time |
| NY 2025 Bargain Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| MH Now 2024 Global Ticket | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1st Anniversary Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack(7 Days Only) | $6.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #78 in Top Grossing · Action (US App Store)
- #120 in Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

## What do users think of Monster Hunter Now?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful Monster Hunter experience
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🤝 Fun multiplayer
- 🌍 Engaging real-world exploration

**Cons**

- 🔒 Restrictive gameplay when moving
- 💰 Expensive microtransactions
- 🔍 Limited monster and resource spawns
- 🔍 Slow progression
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game freezes during battles
- Login issues and lost progress
- Unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent GPS tracking

**Most requested features**

- Ability to craft potions
- Wider search radius
- More weapon types
- Long-distance multiplayer
- Improved social features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 859)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wow great

*2026-08-20, version 126.0*

Very nice

### 5/5 — Genuinely the most fun I’ve had with a phone game

*2026-08-17, version 126.0*

It plays well and has depth and it’s fun

### 4/5 — Need guild and world chat

*2026-08-17, version 126.0*

Need guild and world chay

### 2/5 — Worst MH game.

*2026-08-14, version 126.0*

This game is fun. But the movement and camera view is horrible. The game is already difficult as it is but the damage of these monsters and hitboxes just don’t make sense. All of this would have been forgivable if potions didn’t have a paywall. What makes me so mad is that i can have bad luck in a hunt and there goes my five daily potions. The timer is even dumber because the knock back animations spend you like 10 seconds if you don’t dodge the attack. If i were playing out with my friends and we would just be hanging out hunting and then one of us just dies and has to wait twenty minutes to heal or just pay up for more hunts, that’s not fun. My suggestion? Buff monster hp, remove timers, and make it three faints and you fail the hunt, or even just 2 faints. Potions should not have a paywall.

### 4/5 — My honest feelings of MHN

*2026-08-14, version 126.0*

It’s exactly what i expected for a mobile monster hunter I love monster hunter and this game is a simple and enjoyable game I’m having a lot of fun playing this games getting a lot of my friends into the monster hunter franchise but i will say the starts a little slow

### 3/5 — Hunting

*2026-08-11, version 126.0*

I wish the hunting range where larger

### 1/5 — Fun mechanics, frustrating experience

*2026-08-08, version 125.0*

The developers consistently ignore player feedback. Implementing base building within cities has severely frustrated players and ruined the overall gameplay experience. Please address these issues.

### 2/5 — 유저랑 기싸움하는 개발자

*2026-07-28*

현재 헌랭 371 꽤 오랫동안 플레이했음.
일단 속충카 조작처럼 생각없이 만든게 한두가지가 아님. 라이즈 모델링 무시하고 월드 2기단 가져오는거부터, 고룡영격전만 나오는 이벤트때메 사람들 거점 레벨 못올리는 상황도 겪어봄 ㅋㅋㅋ 생각이없는건지 기싸움하는건지 헷갈림 ㅎㅎ무소통 운영에 은근슬쩍 심해지는 bm 경험하고싶으시면 추천bb 깊게하는건 비추천이요

### 3/5 — The devs are getting cheap

*2026-07-27, version 125.0*

Was Monster Hunter Now. Currently becomes Monster Hunter in app purchase Now

### 5/5 — Epic

*2026-07-21, version 124.0*

So well done, A rare legendary Masterpiece, a decade long awaiting king among phone games  and deserving of multiple awards please try this beloved game an you will not regret downloading such a beautiful thing to bring every one together don’t forget to bring friends it’s always so much better with friends how strong you guys become depends on your strength of will to help others climb to the top with you the stronger are together the more unbeatable you will become have fun an thank you for help if your in there with me

## Frequently asked questions about Monster Hunter Now

### What is Monster Hunter Now?

Monster Hunter Now is a mobile game that allows you to hunt monsters from the Monster Hunter universe in the real world. You can track monsters, team up with friends for hunts, craft weapons and armor, and utilize augmented reality features to see monsters in your surroundings.

### How do I hunt monsters in the game?

You can hunt monsters by exploring your real-world environment, where monsters will appear based on their habitats. Engage in thrilling hunts using simplified tap-based controls. Hunts are designed to be completed within 75 seconds, requiring you to master weapons and exploit monster weaknesses.

### Is Monster Hunter Now free to play?

Yes, the game is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which can be used to acquire items or enhance your gameplay experience.

### Can I play with friends?

Absolutely. You can team up with fellow hunters to take on larger and more formidable monsters together. This cooperative element is a core part of the hunting experience.

### How does the Adventure Sync feature work?

Adventure Sync allows you to mark monsters even when the app is not actively open. Your Palico companion can use Paintballs to mark passing monsters as you explore. You can then return to these marked monsters later for a hunt, ensuring the action continues even when you're not playing.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 127.0 — 2026-08-24

Thank you for playing Monster Hunter Now.

Key Updates:
・Even if moving at high speeds while on a train track, you can now continue to play unrestricted if you confirm that you are not operating a vehicle.

### 126.0 — 2026-08-10

Thank you for playing Monster Hunter Now.

Key Updates:
・You can now send friend requests and cheers to participants of a hunt started via Friend Link or QR code even if the hunt is unsuccessful.

### 125.0 — 2026-07-27

Thank you for playing Monster Hunter Now.

Key Updates:
・You can now send friend requests and cheers to participants of a hunt started via Friend Link or QR code even if the hunt is unsuccessful.

### 124.0 — 2026-07-13

Thank you for playing Monster Hunter Now.

Key Updates:
・A button to retry Hunt-a-thons/Elder Dragon Interceptions after finishing one has been added.
・If you become friends with someone via a group hunt/scanning their QR code and hunting with them, this info related to how you met them will be displayed in the friend request confirmation screen.
・Your style customization progress has been made easier to understand in the equipment details screen.

### 123.0 — 2026-06-29

Thank you for playing Monster Hunter Now.

Key Updates:
・The damage of all of the hunting horn's actions has been increased, and for certain actions, the power to stun has also been increased.
・In the character editor, settings are now saved for each character type.
・When tapping avatars displayed at exploration bases, you can now send/receive friend requests and friend cheers.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*