Comparison

Dropout vs Monster Compendium

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dropout

Access exclusive, uncensored, and ad-free original comedy series and content. Enjoy weekly releases and a vast library of shows from popular talent. Support independent comedy with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Original comedy series
  • Exclusive content
  • Ad-free viewing
  • Uncensored content
  • Weekly new episodes
  • Extensive video library
Features
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WHAT’S ON IT? -New original series like Dimension 20, Game Changer, Um Actually, Breaking News, What the F 101, Ultramechatron Team Go, Bad Internet, and more. -Exclusive content you won't find anywhere else - all uncensored and ad-free - with talent like Brennan Lee Mulligan, Sam Reich, Zac Oyama, Emily Axford, Ally Beardsley, Lou Wilson, Aabria Iyengar, Erika Ishii, and more. -Weekly releases of new episodes, including Dimension 20, Adventuring Party, Game Changer, and more. -The definitive way to browse our extensive library of the CH video content you know and love. -The knowledge that you are supporting an independent comedy channel for the cost of one sorta okay sandwich per month. But hey, big blocks of text are pretty boring. Instead, how about just trying DROPOUT for a week totally free? Download the app and sign up for a trial of 3 free-as-heck days to watch everything your eyes can handle. Cancel anytime in the 3 day trial and never be charged! Don’t like it? I mean, we’re deeply hurt, but we understand. Cancel your membership, throw your phone in a lake, however you cope with disappointment. DO like it? Just kick back and keep watching, and your first month will automatically begin at the end of the free trial. Annual plans are also available at a discount, if you’re a money whiz. So go ahead and give it a try! This text isn’t gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we’ve pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Um, ok. How’s everything? Good? Cool, cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real. We’re not gonna say any more stuff. Check out the free trial. It’s way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you’re dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we’re gonna go. Bye. To access all features and content you can subscribe to DROPOUT By CollegeHumor on a monthly or yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your Apple Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.dropout.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.dropout.tv/privacy

About

Monster Compendium

This app is a comprehensive resource for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition players, offering detailed monster entries with stat blocks, lore, and images. It features intuitive navigation, a powerful search function, and the ability to organize monsters into custom folders for campaign management.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive monster entries
  • High-resolution monster images
  • Detailed spell information
  • Powerful search function
  • Customizable monster folders
  • SRD content and custom content support
Features
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The Monster Compendium app is an excellent resource for players of the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition role-playing game, providing comprehensive information on monsters and spells. The app features: - An intuitive, well-organized compendium, complete with visually appealing images for an engaging user experience. - Easy navigation through the compendium pages, which simulate the feel of paging through a physical book. - Access to default content from the SRD (System's Reference Document) and the ability to add new content to the app. - Comprehensive monster entries that include stat blocks, lore, captivating high-resolution images, and links to related spell details. - Quick access to spell details of the monsters, providing essential information at the user's fingertips. - A powerful search function, enabling users to quickly find specific monsters. - A user-friendly interface that allows users to organize monsters into customizable folders, making it easier to manage campaigns. Enhance your Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition experience today! Terms of use: https://alexandregpereira.github.io/Monster-Compendium/docs/terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Dropout4 screens
Monster Compendium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monster Compendium at none against Dropout's 2. Monster Compendium also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Dropout's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (79K vs 1). On price, rating, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dropout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Monster Compendium asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Dropout against 5.0 for Monster Compendium. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropout has 79K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropout ships an update every 2 months, Monster Compendium every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Dropout versus Monster Compendium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropoutMonster Compendium
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (79K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews99.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings79K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB59 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperConnected Ventures, LLC.Alexandre Gomes Pereira

Customer experience

Dropout

All ratings77,492 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.2%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews10,290 reviews
Positive99.3%
Neutral0.3%
Negative0.3%

Monster Compendium

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Dropout

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent playback when switching devices
  • Closed captions not always accurate

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add user profiles/accounts for shared subscriptions
  • Improve search and content discovery
  • Enhance resume/continue watching features
  • Implement auto-play for next episode

Monster Compendium

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Dropout

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
None

Monster Compendium

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dropout free?
Dropout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Compendium free?
Monster Compendium is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dropout or Monster Compendium?
Monster Compendium is rated higher. Dropout averages 5.0 out of 5 from 79K ratings, while Monster Compendium averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dropout or Monster Compendium have ads?
Monster Compendium shows ads; Dropout does not.
Which is updated more often, Dropout or Monster Compendium?
Dropout ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Compendium every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dropout was updated on October 23, 2026 and Monster Compendium on October 18, 2026.

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