# Monster Masters EX vs Monster Squad Rush

Monster Masters EX and Monster Squad Rush both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Monster Masters EX's written reviews are positive against 31% of Monster Squad Rush's. Monster Masters EX also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Monster Squad Rush's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 4.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Masters EX sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Squad Rush 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 Squad Rush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Squad Rush has 52K ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Monster Masters EX's written reviews are positive against 31% of Monster Squad Rush's.

Monster Masters EX ships an update every 6 weeks, Monster Squad Rush every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Masters EX | Monster Squad Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-masters-ex/id1434292068/reviews) | **[4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-squad-rush/id1624476041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 540 MB | 446 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [LAN PARTY GAMES SL.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434292067) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## 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 (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.29 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $0.49 | 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 |
| Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Wagon of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Gems | $99.99 | 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 Squad Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-squad-rush/id1624476041)

Collect monster eggs, build a powerful team, and train them to evolve. Engage in thrilling monster battles against rivals to prove your monsters' strength and conquer the arena.

**Highlights:** Collect monster eggs, Catch and evolve monsters, Build a strong monster team, Compete in monster battles, Train and power up monsters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique monster collection mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paid features not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing on loading screens
- Inability to claim earned rewards
- Progress loss after app updates

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve stability and fix bugs
- Add more diverse monster designs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Masters EX free?

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

### Is Monster Squad Rush free?

Monster Squad Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Masters EX or Monster Squad Rush?

Monster Squad Rush is rated higher. Monster Masters EX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Monster Squad Rush averages 4.7 from 52K ratings.

### Do Monster Masters EX or Monster Squad Rush have ads?

Monster Squad Rush shows ads; Monster Masters EX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Masters EX or Monster Squad Rush?

Monster Masters EX ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monster Squad Rush every 2 months. Most recently, Monster Masters EX was updated on September 24, 2026 and Monster Squad Rush on September 24, 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.*