# AR Robot vs Monster Brawl

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | AR Robot | Monster Brawl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-robot/id1381297022/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-brawl-planet-defender/id6504787430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 315 MB | 468 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [PlaySide](https://appshunter.io/developer/551505830) | [PANTHERA COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684187843) |

## What reviewers say

### AR Robot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-robot/id1381297022)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $6.49 | per 7 days |
| Small Pile of Scrap | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pile of Red Stone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Pile of Scrap | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cannister of Scrap | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Scrap | $18.99 | one-time |
| Double Crate of Scrap | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🤖 Customizable robots
- 🎮 Engaging AR experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery-draining AR mode
- 🐛 Buggy abilities and training
- ⚖️ Unbalanced matchmaking

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Monster Brawl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-brawl-planet-defender/id6504787430)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Token Ads 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Token Ads 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Earthspire Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Core 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Aetherium Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Token Ads 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lunaris Rift Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Core 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Core 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Core 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Core 6 | $99.99 | one-time |


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