# Dropout vs Monster Compendium

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropout | Monster Compendium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (79K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-compendium/id6763808338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **79K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 99.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Connected Ventures, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404504382) | [Alexandre Gomes Pereira](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895500192) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropout/id1380833056)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent content
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🔒 No ads
- 💰 Great value for money
- 👥 Supportive community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/search for content
- 💾 Inconsistent resume/continue watching functionality
- 🔇 No auto-play for next episode

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent playback when switching devices
- Closed captions not always accurate

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-compendium/id6763808338)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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