Comparison

AR Robot vs Monster Brawl

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

Head to head
About

AR Robot

Design, train, and battle your own custom robots in augmented reality. Compete against friends locally or players worldwide to become the ultimate robot warrior. Upgrade your bot's skills and abilities to dominate the arena.

Highlights
  • Robot customization with millions of combinations
  • Skill training through mini-games
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Local shared AR battles with friends
  • Over 70 special abilities
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Build! Train! Battle! Build your bot, Train them up and Battle online against your friends in AR Robot, the ultimate fight for robot supremacy. Following up from the success of PlaySide Studios’ 2017 AR hit pet simulator, AR Dragon, AR Robot gives you the power to create your own virtual robot fighter and send it into battle in an all new augmented reality experience. Take on friends locally in a shared space or duel enemies online in a fast and furious battle to become the world’s greatest robot warrior! ------------------ CUSTOMIZE YOUR BOT Over 100 million possible combinations! Choose from over 90 unique robot parts, 60 paints and a range of power cores to create the bot you want. UPGRADE SKILLS Train your Strength, Defense and Precision in 3 unique mini-games that help increase your skills and upgrade your robot to be a true mechanical warrior. FIGHT ONLINE Battle bots and climb the ranks, enter new leagues and fight players from around the world. Strategically deploy over 70 special abilities that will give you the edge in battle. BATTLE FRIENDS LOCALLY Enter a common virtual playspace with friends using ARKit 2.0’s Shared Experiences and use your own devices to set your robots against each other. Find out who has the right moves and the training needed to become the champion. PLEASE NOTE: AR Robot is free game. However, some extra items can be purchased for real money. AR Robot was developed by PlaySide, the developers behind the Editors’ Choice title “Catch The Ark”, Icy Ropes, Monkey Ropes, The Lego Batman Movie Game and Bouncy Bits. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS AND CONDITIONS: VIP Subscription offers a weekly subscription for $9.99 after a 3 day free trail. Upon purchase of this subscription, you will immediately receive: 1 Legendary Robot, 1 Exclusive Robot, 5 Exclusive paints, Unlimited Battery, 2x exp/currency earnings from training/battle. Your subscription automatically renews. The payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal at the price listed within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off via Settings > App and iTunes Stores > Apple ID > View Apple ID. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://www.playsidestudios.com/privacy-policy

About

Monster Brawl

Engage in epic robot battles against giant monsters and rival mechs. Control and upgrade your giant robot with unique designs and powerful weapons to conquer challenging levels and prove your fighting prowess.

Highlights
  • Control and upgrade giant robots
  • Battle giant monsters and mechs
  • Unique robot designs and powers
  • Diverse and challenging levels
  • Stunning 3D graphics and realistic sound
Features
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Become a powerful robot warrior and save Earth from epic monster battles! In Monster Brawl: Planet Defender, you control a giant robot in intense 1v1 combat against deadly monsters and war machines. Upgrade your robot, unlock new skills, and survive massive boss fights. CORE FEATURES - Action-packed robot fighting game with smooth controls - Face deadly monster battles and defeat giant alien bosses - Upgrade robot parts, weapons, and skills to boost power - Customize your robot warrior and dominate every battle - Stunning 3D graphics and realistic sound effects - Offline mode supported – fight anywhere, anytime! HOW TO PLAY - Use the virtual joystick to move your robot - Tap to punch, hold to charge special attacks - Swipe to dodge incoming enemy strikes - Defeat enemies to earn coins and upgrade your mech - Each boss has unique attack patterns – learn and counter them! Join the mech revolution and lead your robot into combat against terrifying monsters. Download now and experience the ultimate mech vs monster fight! SUPPORT Need help or have feedback? Contact us at: monsterbrawl@panthera.vn

Screenshots

AR Robot4 screens
Monster Brawl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AR Robot at every 2 weeks against Monster Brawl's every 4 months. AR Robot also leads on ratings volume (22K vs 1.3K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. AR Robot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per 7 days and Monster Brawl sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for AR Robot against 4.8 for Monster Brawl. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AR Robot has 22K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of AR Robot's written reviews are positive against 55% of Monster Brawl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR Robot ships an update every 2 weeks, Monster Brawl every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AR Robot versus Monster Brawl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR RobotMonster Brawl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22K ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.5% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better1.3K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size315 MB468 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPlaySidePANTHERA COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

AR Robot

All ratings22,421 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews427 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral15.9%
Negative24.6%

Monster Brawl

All ratings1,244 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

AR Robot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ability usage issues
  • Training mode crashes
  • Inconsistent robot stat saving
  • AR deployment problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Non-AR mode for low-light conditions
  • More robot customization options
  • Improved ability usage and training
  • Balanced matchmaking system

Monster Brawl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

AR Robot

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Subscription3 Days trial$6.497 Days
One-time10
  • Small Pile of Scrap$0.99
  • Small Pile of Red Stone$0.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Large Pile of Scrap$3.99
  • Special Offer!$3.99
  • Intermediate Pack$3.99
  • Cannister of Scrap$9.99
  • Legendary Pack$9.99
  • Crate of Scrap$18.99
  • Double Crate of Scrap$37.99
14 purchases

Monster Brawl

One-time14
  • Core 1$0.99
  • Token Ads 1$0.99
  • Token Ads 2$2.99
Show 11 more
  • No Ads$2.99
  • Earthspire Pack$4.99
  • Core 2$4.99
  • Starter Pack$5.99
  • Aetherium Pack$6.99
  • Token Ads 3$7.99
  • Lunaris Rift Pack$9.99
  • Core 3$9.99
  • Core 4$19.99
  • Core 5$49.99
  • Core 6$99.99

Questions

Is AR Robot free?
AR Robot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Brawl free?
Monster Brawl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AR Robot or Monster Brawl?
Monster Brawl is rated higher. AR Robot averages 4.7 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Monster Brawl averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do AR Robot or Monster Brawl have ads?
Both AR Robot and Monster Brawl show ads.
Which is updated more often, AR Robot or Monster Brawl?
AR Robot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Monster Brawl every 4 months. Most recently, AR Robot was updated on October 30, 2026 and Monster Brawl on October 30, 2026.

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