# Nexomon vs Monster Hunter Now

The clearest difference is price: Monster Hunter Now at Free against Nexomon's $0.99. Monster Hunter Now also leads on ratings volume (49K vs 5.7K). Nexomon's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 57%). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Monster Hunter Now is free to download; Nexomon costs $0.99 up front. Nexomon sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Hunter Now sells 10 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 — 4.7 for Nexomon against 4.7 for Monster Hunter Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Hunter Now has 49K ratings behind it against 5.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Nexomon's written reviews are positive against 57% of Monster Hunter Now's.

Nexomon ships an update every 3 weeks, Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nexomon | Monster Hunter Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexomon/id1254864644/reviews)** | [4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #145 | **#107** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LIME TURTLE, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254864643) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### Nexomon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexomon/id1254864644)

**Currently charting:** #145 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic adventure to catch, train, and evolve over 300 unique creatures. Assemble your ultimate team to battle foes, save friends, and become a hero in a vibrant world. Explore diverse regions and engage in a deep, animated battle system.

**Highlights:** Over 300 Nexomon to catch and train, Evolve Nexomon into new forms, Deep and engaging battle system, Explore 10 colorful regions, Fully animated monsters, Select from seven unique starters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 80 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique and creative Nexomon designs
- 💡 Engaging story and humor
- 👍 Generous in-app purchases that don't feel necessary
- 👍 Nostalgic Pokémon-like experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches in the Arena mode
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around in-app purchases
- 👎 Repetitive grind and level scaling issues
- 👎 Underdeveloped battle mechanics and statistics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes during gameplay
- Inconsistent save data and progress loss
- Maze navigation issues in certain areas

**Requested features**

- Ability to nickname Nexomon
- More post-game content and challenges
- Improved camera controls and map navigation
- Expanded move sets and dual-type Nexomon
- Multiplayer features like trading and battling


### Monster Hunter Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110)

**Currently charting:** #107 Top Grossing · Action, #158 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a real-world hunting adventure, tracking and battling iconic monsters using AR technology. Forge weapons, team up with friends, and master quick, engaging hunts adapted for mobile gameplay.

**Highlights:** Real-world monster hunting, AR Camera integration, Cooperative multiplayer hunts, Craftable weapons and armor, 75-second hunt challenges, Adventure Sync for offline marking

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Box Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter bundle pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Prime Hunter's Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,400 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2,250 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nexomon free?

Nexomon costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Hunter Now free?

Monster Hunter Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nexomon or Monster Hunter Now?

Nexomon is rated higher. Nexomon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Monster Hunter Now averages 4.7 from 49K ratings.

### Do Nexomon or Monster Hunter Now have ads?

Neither Nexomon nor Monster Hunter Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nexomon or Monster Hunter Now?

Nexomon ships an update every 3 weeks, and Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Most recently, Nexomon was updated on November 8, 2026 and Monster Hunter Now on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Nexomon or Monster Hunter Now?

Nexomon currently peaks at #145 in the App Store charts, and Monster Hunter Now at #107. 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.*