# Monsters vs Spirits Chronicles

Monsters and Spirits Chronicles both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Monsters's written reviews are positive against 26% of Spirits Chronicles's. Monsters also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 507). Spirits Chronicles's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monsters sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Spirits Chronicles sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Monsters against 4.6 for Spirits Chronicles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monsters has 3.9K ratings behind it against 507, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Monsters's written reviews are positive against 26% of Spirits Chronicles's.

Monsters ships an update every 14 months, Spirits Chronicles every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monsters | Spirits Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-hidden-object-games/id1172230564/reviews) | **[4.6 (507 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-chronicles-hope/id1625836973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 507 |
| Positive reviews | **82.5% of reviews** | 25.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Crisp App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143551614) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Monsters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-hidden-object-games/id1172230564)

Embark on a thrilling hunt for mythical creatures across enchanted realms. Solve puzzles and uncover clues in mysterious locations to capture werewolves, ghosts, and more. Enjoy vibrant 3D visuals and replayable quests for endless fun.

**Highlights:** Search items in 360-degree panoramic scenes, Look behind objects for clues, Build your monster collection, Replay quests for new rewards, Fascinating monster-themed settings, 3D visual effects and animation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads Free | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instant Hint | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Preview Hints Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack: All-included | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great game
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 🎵 Cool soundtrack
- 🤩 Engaging story and concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌙 Some areas too dark
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to click on hints
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to contact support
- Pause button
- Tutorial for new players


### Spirits Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spirits-chronicles-hope/id1625836973)

Embark on a detective story filled with puzzles and hidden objects to uncover the truth behind a mysterious animal disease. Solve brain-teasers, tame aggressive creatures, and gather clues to reveal the villain's motives. Explore unique chapters and collect items to unlock more of the narrative.

**Highlights:** Hidden object puzzles, Brain-teasers and mini-games, Detective story narrative, Bonus chapter with additional puzzles, Collectible items, Unlockable achievements, Built-in strategy guide

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update to deluxe | $1.99 | one-time |
| Subscribers' Full Game Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock 30% Discount | $8.99 | one-time |
| Full Game Unlock | $11.99 | one-time |
| Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |
| Buy deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and entertaining gameplay
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and artwork
- 🧩 Challenging puzzles and mini-games
- 📖 Interesting storyline and plot
- 🗺️ Generous game offering with bonus content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and technical errors
- 👆 Poor touch response and hit-or-miss interaction
- 🔊 Annoying background audio (buzzing/bee sounds)
- 🎵 Audio mixing issues (music too loud during dialogue)

**Reported bugs**

- Medicine chest flower pickup glitch
- War map in commander's tent unresponsive
- Chapter 2 guard figures puzzle unsolvable
- Locked portal blocking progression after chapter 2
- Bonus game fountain of youth non-functional

**Requested features**

- Guide/walkthrough access during mini-games
- Reduce frequency of advertisements
- Improve touch sensitivity and responsiveness
- Better audio balancing and control options
- Clearer game instructions and puzzle explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monsters free?

Monsters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spirits Chronicles free?

Spirits Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monsters or Spirits Chronicles?

Spirits Chronicles is rated higher. Monsters averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Spirits Chronicles averages 4.6 from 507 ratings.

### Do Monsters or Spirits Chronicles have ads?

Both Monsters and Spirits Chronicles show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monsters or Spirits Chronicles?

Monsters ships an update every 14 months, and Spirits Chronicles every 4 months. Most recently, Monsters was updated on November 6, 2026 and Spirits Chronicles on November 3, 2026.

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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.*