# GO Raids vs Monster Hunter Now

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GO Raids at none against Monster Hunter Now's 10. Monster Hunter Now's advantage is ratings volume (49K vs 139) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Hunter Now sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GO Raids asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monster Hunter Now holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Hunter Now has 49K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of GO Raids's written reviews are positive against 57% of Monster Hunter Now's.

GO Raids ships an update every 2 months, Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GO Raids | Monster Hunter Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-raids/id1437717571/reviews) | **[4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 139 | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **57.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#136** |
| Size | 62 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [08 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437717570) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### GO Raids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-raids/id1437717571)

This app facilitates remote participation in worldwide raids and provides a sharing map for in-game locations and information. It also offers tools to check Pokemon IV ranks, raid counters, and PvP matchups.

**Highlights:** Remote raid participation with auto-join, Location sharing for Pokestops, gyms, and nests, IV rank and breakpoint checker, Raid counter list up to Rank 50, PvP matchup matrix for battle analysis

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Hunter Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Action, #198 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a real-world hunting adventure, tracking and battling iconic monsters. Forge weapons, team up with friends, and master quick, tap-based combat. Explore diverse habitats and use AR to bring monsters to life.

**Highlights:** Real-world monster hunting, AR Camera integration, Cooperative multiplayer hunts, Tap-based combat, Weapon and armor crafting, Adventure Sync for offline tracking

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Box Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter bundle pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Prime Hunter's Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,400 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2,250 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful Monster Hunter experience
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🤝 Fun multiplayer
- 🌍 Engaging real-world exploration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive gameplay when moving
- 💰 Expensive microtransactions
- 🔍 Limited monster and resource spawns
- 🔍 Slow progression
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during battles
- Login issues and lost progress
- Unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent GPS tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to craft potions
- Wider search radius
- More weapon types
- Long-distance multiplayer
- Improved social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GO Raids free?

GO Raids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Hunter Now free?

Monster Hunter Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GO Raids or Monster Hunter Now?

Monster Hunter Now is rated higher. GO Raids averages 4.6 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Monster Hunter Now averages 4.7 from 49K ratings.

### Do GO Raids or Monster Hunter Now have ads?

Neither GO Raids nor Monster Hunter Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GO Raids or Monster Hunter Now?

GO Raids ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Most recently, GO Raids was updated on November 11, 2026 and Monster Hunter Now on November 12, 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.*