# Reigns vs Monster Train

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reigns at none against Monster Train's 1. Reigns also leads on price ($2.99 vs $7.99) and ratings volume (7.6K vs 1.8K). Monster Train's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 70%). On rating, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Reigns costs $2.99 and Monster Train $7.99 up front. Monster Train sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reigns asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Reigns against 4.9 for Monster Train. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Reigns's written reviews are positive against 89% of Monster Train's.

Reigns ships an update every 5 weeks, Monster Train every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reigns | Monster Train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-train/id1577392165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.6K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **88.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#9** | #15 |
| Size | 124 MB | 533 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) | [Good Shepherd Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019007074) |

## What reviewers say

### Reigns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Card, #30 Top Paid · Adventure, #152 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Rule a medieval kingdom by making decisions with a swipe of your finger. Balance the needs of various factions, from the church to the army, to extend your reign. Each choice has consequences that can lead to your dynasty's downfall.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based decision making, Kingdom faction balance, Dynasty survival, Event spanning centuries, Multiple ways to die

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👑 Great game concept
- 🤴 Engaging storyline and characters
- 🎨 Stylish art and design
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🕰️ Replayability and multiple endings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and card choices
- 🤔 Unclear consequences of decisions
- 🕹️ Frustrating difficulty and randomness
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Bugs and save file corruption

**Reported bugs**

- Blank/corrupted cards
- Crashes and freezes
- Save file corruption
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More content and storylines
- Ability to customize the king/kingdom
- Improved UI and feedback on decisions
- Difficulty settings or options
- Cross-platform/cloud save support


### Monster Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-train/id1577392165)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Card, #71 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Defend the last burning pyre from Heaven's forces in this strategic deckbuilding roguelike. Build unique decks with over 250 cards from five distinct monster clans, upgrade champions, and explore powerful locations to restore the Inferno. Enjoy ultimate replayability with daily and custom challenges.

**Highlights:** Unlock over 250 cards, 5 distinct Monster Clans, Upgrade powerful Champions, Explore powerful locations, Daily & Custom challenges, Includes Wild Mutations & Friends & Foes updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Last Divinity DLC | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Outstanding soundtrack
- 🚀 Lots of discovery and relatability
- 👍 Great deck builder with deep mechanics
- 👍 Excellent value for money
- 👍 Addictive and replayable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with cloud saves and device switching
- 🐛 Difficulty targeting off-screen bosses on mobile
- 🐛 Finicky card selection and play controls
- 🔋 Can drain phone battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Cloud save issues causing lost progress
- Inability to target off-screen bosses
- Occasional crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to view deck during card selection
- Customizable UI and graphics options
- Swipe gestures for floor switching
- 60fps support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reigns free?

Reigns costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Train free?

Monster Train costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reigns or Monster Train?

Monster Train is rated higher. Reigns averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while Monster Train averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Reigns or Monster Train have ads?

Neither Reigns nor Monster Train shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reigns or Monster Train?

Reigns ships an update every 5 weeks, and Monster Train every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reigns was updated on October 19, 2026 and Monster Train on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reigns or Monster Train?

Reigns currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Monster Train at #15. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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