MH Generations Database vs MHGlossary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MH Generations Database
This app serves as a comprehensive reference for Monster Hunter Generations, providing detailed information on monsters, equipment, quests, and skills. It offers quick access to data like monster weaknesses, gathering points, and weapon/armor crafting materials. The app is designed for offline use with no load times, ensuring fast and accurate game information.
- Quest details and rewards
- Monster weaknesses and habitats
- Gathering point drop rates
- Full weapon trees
- Armor and Palico weapon materials
- Item combinations and decorations
- Skill list with cross-referencing
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Quick and easy to use Monster Hunter Generations reference, including equipment, monsters, quests, skills, and more! Features Include: * Quest List with Goals, Subquest, and Rewards * Monster Weakness, Carves, and Habitats * Gathering Points with Drop Percentages * Full Weapon Trees with creation and upgrade materials * Armor List with Skills and creation materials * Palico Weapons with creation materials * Item Combinations * Decorations * Skill List * Linked cross-referencing for all data * Universal search for all the data in the app * Quick reference with no load times, no internet connection needed * Accurate data gathered from the game itself * Lots of planned features for the near future Email support@hunterdb.com if you are having issues or just want to request a feature!
MHGlossary
This offline Japanese-English glossary helps Monster Hunter fans understand game-specific terminology. It features hundreds of entries with readings and meanings, a powerful search function, and categorized lists for easy navigation. Bookmark key terms for quick reference.
- Offline glossary of MH terms
- Japanese-English translations
- Search by English, kana, kanji, romaji
- Categorized entries
- Bookmark favorite terms
- Hundreds of glossary entries
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MHGlossary is a convenient offline Japanese-English glossary for MH terminology aiming to bridge the gap between English-speaking and Japanese-speaking Monster Hunter fans! Access all the lingo in one simple app. Features include: • Hundreds of MH-related glossary entries with readings, English meanings, and descriptions • Streamlined search feature (English, kana, kanji, and romaji search inputs are all supported) • Entries categorized for easy access • Word lists by grammatical function • Bookmark useful terms to easily revisit them later • Data sourced from open source resources • No ads, no in-app purchases Made with love and care by a Monster Hunter fan just like you! ※ MHGlossary's database is actively being updated with new terms. ※
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MH Generations Database at every 2 weeks against MHGlossary's every 4 months. MH Generations Database also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for MH Generations Database against 5.0 for MHGlossary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MH Generations Database has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
MH Generations Database ships an update every 2 weeks, MHGlossary every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MH Generations Database | MHGlossary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Joe Lagomarsino | Kelly Yang |
Customer experience
MH Generations Database
MHGlossary
Bugs and requests
MH Generations Database
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or performance issues
- Outdated content for newer Monster Hunter games
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate
- Implement armor set builder feature
- Improve translation quality and coverage
- Add more detailed information on monsters, weapons, and other game elements
MHGlossary
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MH Generations Database
No in-app purchases
MHGlossary
No in-app purchases
