# Monster Masters EX vs Monster Wars 3D

Monster Masters EX and Monster Wars 3D both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Monster Masters EX's written reviews are positive against 20% of Monster Wars 3D's. Monster Masters EX also leads on ads (none vs shown). Monster Wars 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Masters EX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Wars 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Monster Masters EX against 4.7 for Monster Wars 3D. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Monster Masters EX's written reviews are positive against 20% of Monster Wars 3D's.

Monster Masters EX ships an update every 6 weeks, Monster Wars 3D every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Masters EX | Monster Wars 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-masters-ex/id1434292068/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-wars-3d/id1595862086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.3K | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 540 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LAN PARTY GAMES SL.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434292067) | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) |

## 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 Wars 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-wars-3d/id1595862086)

Engage in real-time strategy battles to capture enemy territories. Defend your own locations and counterattack to achieve dominance on a large battlefield. React quickly and employ strategic tactics to conquer each level.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy gameplay, Capture enemy locations, Defend your own locations, Counterattack enemy forces, Strategic territory battles, Level progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute game
- 😊 Fun conquering game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Ad heavy
- ⏱️ Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Game freezes and restarts levels
- 🤯 Frustrating experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't work
- Repeats tutorial from beginning at higher levels

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Reduce frequency of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Masters EX free?

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

### Is Monster Wars 3D free?

Monster Wars 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Masters EX or Monster Wars 3D?

Monster Wars 3D is rated higher. Monster Masters EX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Monster Wars 3D averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Monster Masters EX or Monster Wars 3D have ads?

Monster Wars 3D shows ads; Monster Masters EX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Masters EX or Monster Wars 3D?

Monster Masters EX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monster Wars 3D every 9 days. Most recently, Monster Masters EX was updated on November 6, 2026 and Monster Wars 3D 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.*