Comparison

Monster Masters EX vs Monster Train

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

Head to head
About

Monster Masters EX

Collect, train, and evolve a variety of monsters in this real-time multiplayer battle game. Strategize your team and duel players globally to become a legend. Unlock rewards and progress through leagues to prove your skills.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer duels
  • Collect and evolve monsters
  • Unlock rewards with boxes
  • Progress through leagues
  • Create ultimate monster teams
  • Challenge friends privately
Features
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Are you ready to become the best trainer? Monster Masters EX is a multiplayer game in real time where you can collect, train and evolve dozens of monsters. Create your strategy and get ready for battle! PLEASE NOTE! Monster Masters EX is free to download and play, however, some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you do not want to use this feature, please set up password protection for purchases in the settings of your app store. A network connection is required. FEATURES ● Duel players from around the world in real-time ● Earn Boxes to unlock rewards, collect powerful new monsters and summon them to the arena! ● Defeat opponent’s monsters to win Fame and become a legend ● Collect and evolve dozens of monsters, make them learn new moves and evolve them! ● Create your ultimate monster team to defeat your opponents ● Progress through multiple Leagues and become a hero! ● Challenge your friends to a private duel --> TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MonsterMasterss --> INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MonsterMastersOfficial --> FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MonsterMastersOfficial --> DISCORD: https://discord.gg/5mntHNU --> WEBSITE: lanpartygames.com --> SUPPORT: hello@lanpartygames.com

About

Monster Train

Defend the last burning pyre from Heaven's forces in this strategic deckbuilding roguelike. Build unique decks with over 250 cards from five distinct monster clans, upgrade champions, and explore powerful locations to restore the Inferno. Enjoy ultimate replayability with daily and custom challenges.

Highlights
  • Unlock over 250 cards
  • 5 distinct Monster Clans
  • Upgrade powerful Champions
  • Explore powerful locations
  • Daily & Custom challenges
  • Includes Wild Mutations & Friends & Foes updates
Features
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Hell has frozen over. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of Heaven and restore the Inferno. Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to Roguelite Deck Building, with three vertical playing fields to defend. Features: * Unlock over 250 cards * Discover 5 Monster Clans, each with their own distinct gameplay * Each clan has 10 levels to unlock, bringing new cards to your deck * Upgrade your powerful Champions multiple times * Challenge your friends to beat your score * Includes the released updates Wild Mutations and Friends & Foes! Ultimate Replayability No playthrough is ever the same, it’s a fresh challenge every time. You’ll really never play the same deck twice! Perfect entertainment for your mobile device! Explore powerful locations To take back hell, you’ll need to power up. Choose your route carefully, different locations yield different benefits; upgrade your Champion, recruit powerful units, upgrade cards, gain passive bonuses or duplicate any card in your deck. Strategize to fit your playstyle With five clans to choose from, each has its own unique and surprising gameplay. Pick your primary and supporting clan to gain access to all cards from both. Build your deck and perfect your strategy to defeat your enemies! Daily & Custom challenges Take on a new challenge every day with a hugely modified run due to gameplay mutators or play with your own selection of buffs and nerfs to tailor to your playstyle! Compete globally and against friends, and climb the leaderboards with a skill-focused scoring system. The Last Divinity DLC Epic new content expansion for Monster Train bringing new challenges, more replayability, and a new clan! * A new clan, the Wurmkin *Note: the Wurmkin clan unlocks upon completing Covenant level 1.* * Pact Shards; the new currency bringing benefits at a cost * New endboss: The Last Divinity Available for purchase in-game!

Screenshots

Monster Masters EX4 screens
Monster Train4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monster Masters EX at Free against Monster Train's $7.99. Monster Train's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (89% vs 68%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Monster Masters EX is free to download; Monster Train costs $7.99 up front. Monster Masters EX sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Train sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Train holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Monster Masters EX's written reviews are positive against 89% of Monster Train's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Masters EX ships an update every 6 weeks, Monster Train every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Monster Masters EX versus Monster Train: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster Masters EXMonster Train
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.6 (4.3K ratings)4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews88.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better1.8K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size540 MB533 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperLAN PARTY GAMES SL.Good Shepherd Entertainment

Customer experience

Monster Masters EX

All ratings4,231 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews449 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative24.5%

Monster Train

All ratings1,812 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.3%

User reviews

Monster Masters EX

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and interesting game
  • 👍 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Enjoyable battles
  • 👍 Unique monster designs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and leveling
  • 🔄 Unbalanced matchmaking
  • 💰 Pay-to-win elements

Monster Train

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Outstanding soundtrack
  • 🚀 Lots of discovery and relatability
  • 👍 Great deck builder with deep mechanics
  • 👍 Excellent value for money
  • 👍 Addictive and replayable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with cloud saves and device switching
  • 🐛 Difficulty targeting off-screen bosses on mobile
  • 🐛 Finicky card selection and play controls
  • 🔋 Can drain phone battery quickly

Bugs and requests

Monster Masters EX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes at 100% loading
  • Attacks not registering properly
  • Disconnections during battles
  • Inability to switch monsters in battle

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a story mode or campaign
  • Implement a monster dex or encyclopedia
  • Allow monster customization and evolution
  • Improve the rewards and progression system
  • Add more game modes and content

Monster Train

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cloud save issues causing lost progress
  • Inability to target off-screen bosses
  • Occasional crashes and performance issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view deck during card selection
  • Customizable UI and graphics options
  • Swipe gestures for floor switching
  • 60fps support

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Monster Masters EX

One-time15
  • Special Offer$0.29
  • Special Offer$0.49
  • Fistful of Gems RM$0.99
Show 12 more
  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Special Offer$5.99
  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Special Offer$12.99
  • Special Offer$14.99
  • Barrel of Gems$19.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • Wagon of Gems$49.99
  • Mountain of Gems$99.99
1 purchases

Monster Train

One-time1
  • The Last Divinity DLC$3.99

Questions

Is Monster Masters EX free?
Monster Masters EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Train free?
Monster Train costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monster Masters EX or Monster Train?
Monster Train is rated higher. Monster Masters EX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Monster Train averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Monster Masters EX or Monster Train have ads?
Neither Monster Masters EX nor Monster Train shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Masters EX or Monster Train?
Monster Masters EX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monster Train every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monster Masters EX was updated on November 2, 2026 and Monster Train on November 3, 2026.

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