# Monster Masters EX vs Monster Box!

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Masters EX at 4.6 against Monster Box!'s 4.0. Monster Masters EX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 46%). Monster Box!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Masters EX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Box! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Masters EX holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 3.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Monster Masters EX's written reviews are positive against 46% of Monster Box!'s.

Monster Masters EX ships an update every 6 weeks, Monster Box! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Masters EX | Monster Box! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-masters-ex/id1434292068/reviews)** | [4.0 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-box/id1584610527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 3.2K |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 46.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 540 MB | 269 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [LAN PARTY GAMES SL.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434292067) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Masters EX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-masters-ex/id1434292068)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.29 | one-time |
| Fistful of Gems RM | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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 Box!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-box/id1584610527)

Embark on an adventure to capture and train a variety of creatures. Build the ultimate team by evolving your monsters and discovering new habitats for them. This RPG offers endless hours of monster-catching fun.

**Highlights:** Capture creatures, Train and evolve monsters, Build the best team, Discover new habitats, Adventure RPG gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ammanouth | $4.99 | one-time |
| Djennie | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Leospio | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silverwing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Paw | $4.99 | one-time |
| Catinobi | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dark Silverwing | $5.99 | one-time |
| Antic Leospio | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game concept
- 🙂 Unique monster designs
- 💎 Lots of monsters to collect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🤔 Confusing evolution system
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Monsters disappearing after updates
- Inability to evolve monsters
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- More monster variety
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve evolution and progression system
- Add more gameplay modes and features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Masters EX free?

Monster Masters EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Box! free?

Monster Box! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Masters EX or Monster Box!?

Monster Masters EX is rated higher. Monster Masters EX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Monster Box! averages 4.0 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Monster Masters EX or Monster Box! have ads?

Monster Box! shows ads; Monster Masters EX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Masters EX or Monster Box!?

Monster Masters EX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monster Box! fortnightly. Most recently, Monster Masters EX was updated on November 6, 2026 and Monster Box! on November 7, 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.*