# Monster Rancher 2 — The biggest hit of the series > Monster breeding and battling simulation game with unique monster acquisition from CDs. (iPhone/iPad app by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-rancher-2/id1587308547 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/335308086) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Simulation - Price: $22.99 - Rating: 4.50/5 from 46 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 591 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-12-08 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-rancher-2/id1587308547/reviews.md ## What is Monster Rancher 2? ◆◆ The biggest hit of the series “Monster Rancher 2” is FINALLY HERE! ◆◆ The second instalment of the legendary “Monster Rancher” series and the fan-favorite “Monster Rancher 2” features improved versions of the highly successful training and battle systems of the “Monster Rancher”,approximately 400 monster types, and brand-new events and mini-games! What kind of monster will be born from your favorite CD? Become a monster breeder now and train your monsters to participate in battle competitions! --------------------- ◆ Game Features ◆ --------------------- ▼ About “Monster Rancher 2” “Monster Rancher 2” is a monster training simulation game in which you become a monster breeder to create a variety of monsters from disc stones, train them, and make them fight against other monsters. The most unique feature of this game is the option to obtain new monsters from music CDs. Different CDs produce different monsters, including some very rare ones! ▼Aim to become a Master, the top monster breeder! ◇◇ Acquire your monsters ◇◇ Features a system that allows you to acquire monsters by searching through an original CD database! Discover what kind of monsters can be born from a variety of songs, from nostalgic to fresh new tracks, and raise the rare monsters that you couldn’t acquire during the original release! ◇◇ Develop a training menu from a variety of options ◇◇ All monster stats, such as their health, strength, and resilience, are directly affected by the work and training you put them through. And by praising and scolding their achievements, you can help them grow even further! But watch out for your monsters' stress levels! It’s also important to be attentive to their needs. There are even more ways to raise monsters than in the previous game, so it's time to show off your trainer skills! "Keep up the good work with your assistant, Colt, and your pet bird, Joy!" ◇◇ Take your monsters out to compete ◇◇ Once you've trained your monsters, register them for competitions and let them fight. During a fight, you can give your monster instructions to guide them to victory. But if their loyalty is low, they might not listen to you, so this is where the quality of your training comes into play. Win an official match to advance and aim to become an S Rank Monster Breeder! ◇◇ "Slates" and "Jobs" ◇◇ Slating and Jobs are also available just like in the original version. Slating is used to transfer your monsters from “Monster Rancher” to “Monster Rancher 2”. And Jobs are tasks your monsters can complete to earn money. Note: Slating is available only between the games on the same platform. ▼ Evolving from the original series Based on the feedback from the series fans, some of the most requested improvements have been incorporated into the game, making it more comfortable to play while maintaining the fun of the original. ▼ Compete against your rivals around the world! You can download monsters raised by breeders all over the world and battle them against your own monsters. Raise the strongest monsters and become the best monster breeder! ------------------------- ◆ Compatible Devices ◆ ------------------------- iPhone, iPod touch, iPad (Requires iOS 10.0 or later) ----------------- ◆ Disclaimer ◆ ----------------- 1. Please note that customer support will not be provided for not supported operating systems. 2. Depending on the usage, the application may become unstable, even on a compatible device. 3. Please note that the application may not support the latest version of the operating system, even if it is listed as "iOS XXX or higher". 4. Unless otherwise stated, the monsters created through the music database are assigned at the company's discretion, and there is no correlation between the artists and “Monster Rancher”. ■ Privacy policy https://www.koeitecmo.co.jp/privacy/PrivacyPolicy_en.pdf (C)KOEI TECMO GAMES CO.,LTD All rights reserved. ## Key features - Acquire monsters from music CDs - Train monster stats and manage stress - Engage in monster battles with instructions - Participate in official competitions - Complete jobs for in-game currency - Approximately 400 monster types ## Chart rankings - #195 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 22) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-rancher-2/id1587308547/reviews.md ### 5/5 — I need more *2026-06-19, version 1.1* I need more…give me 4 😂 we all know monster rancher 3 was a flop but 4 continued the tradition nicely…I would definitely spend money on a rerelease on mobile of the 4th installment… ### 1/5 — Not what I remember but similar and freezes *2026-02-21* My game froze and the feeling is just not the same as it used to be when I tried the original games before. ### 5/5 — Worth Every Penny *2025-10-23* I played this as a kid on Playstation 1 console, only never could get half as far as I did on the mobile game (thanks internet). If you love Monster games, raising, collecting, etc then you will love this. In my experience, it was better the second time around and I hope they plan to rerelease the other Monster Rancher games too with the monster accessories and the underwater habitats etc., specifically, Monster Rancher 3. Or release a newer version where you can farm and collect more items with a larger inventory. Awesome game, keep them coming! ### 5/5 — A Gem of a Monster Training Game *2025-09-06* This is the PERFECT fit for a mobile game. Raising, training, and battling monsters where you can save anytime, create and combine monsters, and enjoy the process at your pace, anywhere. I’m so thankful they put this series on mobile and hope there will be more to come someday. Maybe even the recent Kaiju MR game? ### 5/5 — Great game! Please add controller support *2023-12-19* Thank you ### 5/5 — A perfect port, hope this means monster rancher is back! *2023-04-21* Id give Monster Rancher 2 4stars inder normal circumstance, but this is a perfect port with added quality of life…. And even graphical improvment. If your curius about the franchize or an old fan, there is no reason not to buy this game, its reasonably priced! They went above and beoyond, well worth the money. Why 4 stars you may ask, well monster rancher 2 suffers from being a product of its time, were game guides were that times version of preorders bonuses, or special editions. Games were artificially inflated, with hidden secrets, and information…. And well this game has a-lot of that in troves. Monsters locked behind unknown walls… your gana need to hit up a sight, and get the info. Honestly kina wish you could just aay to unlock the monsters, feels rought to get a prompt that you cant get a monster from a disk… must hVe even been more inferiating, back when you had to actually own the CDs But this game expects you to keep track of unmarked dates, hidden stats, and other requirements, to progress. Even so as far as the fan base is concerned even with all these flaws, its one of the best monster rancher games, by pure volume of monsters! A fun fusion of management sim, and fighting game, the combat is highly addictive, and realy fun. Sadly you don't get to much of it…. Once your playing the game correctly(your basically avoiding battles and just training gods) - ### 5/5 — A classic, perfectly ported *2022-11-28* If you loved Monster Rancher 2 on PSX, this app is exactly what you’ll have loved from the original. There have been some excellent Quality Of Life improvements such as double speed (for grinding etc) and the ability to search a CD list to generate monsters. Graphics are more polished too. This game lends itself excellently to the smartphone market, I’m so glad it’s been released for modern media. ### 5/5 — Worth Every Penny *2022-11-13* I played this as a kid on Playstation 1 console, only never could get half as far as I did on the mobile game (thanks internet). If you love Monster games, raising, collecting, etc then you will love this. In my experience, it was better the second time around and I hope they plan to rerelease the other Monster Rancher games too with the monster accessories and the underwater habitats etc. Or release a newer version where you can farm and collect more items with a larger inventory. Awesome game, keep them coming! ### 4/5 — Nostalgic, But Terrible Probability Teacher *2022-11-10* It’s a fun game, but if you’re looking to use it to teach your kids probability, they’ll be thoroughly confused why 50% means you’ll hit one out of 10 times and why 10% on your opponents means they’ll hit 11 times out of 12. Don’t think that’s unique to this port - when asking the internet if I were insane or if the probabilities really had nothing to do with what’s shown on screen, there are years and years of Reddit posts complaining about this “feature”. ### 1/5 — Lazy port, borderline unplayable *2022-11-04* The interface is identical to the original but using touch to interact. It’s painful to sit and use your pinky finger to type on an on-screen keyboard. I barely got through creating a monster before I gave up. Loading screen times are egregious as well. ## Frequently asked questions about Monster Rancher 2 ### What is Monster Rancher 2? Monster Rancher 2 is a monster training simulation game where you become a breeder. You create monsters from disc stones, train them to improve their stats, and battle them against other monsters. The game features approximately 400 monster types and new events. ### How do I get monsters in Monster Rancher 2? A unique feature allows you to acquire monsters by using music CDs. Different CDs will produce different monsters, including rare ones. You can also search through an original CD database to discover new monster types. ### How much does Monster Rancher 2 cost? Based on the provided information, the game is a paid application. There are no mentions of free-to-play elements, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. ### What are the key features of Monster Rancher 2? Key features include acquiring monsters from music CDs, developing a comprehensive training menu that affects monster stats and stress levels, registering monsters for competitions where you can give instructions during battles, and completing 'Jobs' to earn money. ### Can I transfer monsters from the original Monster Rancher game? Yes, the game includes a 'Slates' feature, similar to the original version, which is used to transfer your monsters from 'Monster Rancher' to 'Monster Rancher 2'. Note that this feature is only available between games on the same platform. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.1 — 2022-01-24 The following measures have been taken. ・Some issues with the stats for some monsters have been fixed ・Other minor bugs and errors were fixed ### 1.0 — 2021-11-25 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Monster Rancher 2 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [My Singing Monsters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-singing-monsters/id521671873) | 4.8 (963,651) | Free | Games | | [Monster House - Horror Defense](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-house-horror-defense/id1624617250) | 4.8 (26,298) | Free | Games | | [Monster Fight - Monster Clash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-fight-monster-clash/id1621283552) | 3.5 (6) | Free | Games | | [Melon Smash!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melon-smash/id6479434603) | 4.7 (11,668) | Free | Games | | [Monster Horde: Hide 'N Seek](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-horde-hide-n-seek/id6443956188) | 3.7 (288) | Free | Games | | [Zen Koi Sea Monsters Clash IO](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-koi-sea-monsters-clash-io/id6476266220) | 4.0 (2) | Free | Games | ## More apps by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. - [Nobunaga's Ambition](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nobunagas-ambition/id383307693) - [ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS　2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-2/id408829853) - [100万人の信長の野望](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100/id712135329) - [100万人の三國志 Special](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100-special/id899088681) - [信長の野望20XX](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20xx/id949352161) - [信長の野望･武将風雲録](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1314834194) All apps by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.: https://appshunter.io/developer/335308086 ## Related topics [monster rancher 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/monster-rancher-2) · [monster rancher](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/monster-rancher) · [rancher](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rancher) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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