# Knighthood vs Monster Hunter Now

The clearest difference is ads: Monster Hunter Now at none against Knighthood's shown. Monster Hunter Now also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knighthood sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Hunter Now sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Knighthood against 4.7 for Monster Hunter Now. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38K and 49K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Knighthood's written reviews are positive against 57% of Monster Hunter Now's.

Knighthood ships an update every 5 weeks, Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knighthood | Monster Hunter Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knighthood/id1458762050/reviews)** | [4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 38K | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.1% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #130 | **#93** |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RPG RAID ROLEPLAYING GAMES LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576845653) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### Knighthood

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knighthood/id1458762050)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Action, #186 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an epic fantasy RPG adventure as a new recruit in a corrupted Knighthood. Battle monsters and foes, collect legendary gear, and recruit heroes to forge your own legend. Customize your knight and join guilds to conquer the land.

**Highlights:** Epic fantasy RPG adventure, Battle monsters and enemies, Collect and upgrade heroes, Customize knight appearance, Join and build guilds, Gesture-driven combat

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblet of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Knighthood Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Knighthood Deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass Boost | $9.99 | one-time |
| Knighthood Deal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coffer of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Knighthood Deal | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome
- 👍 Great game though their account management needs work
- 👍 Amazing but needs offline mode
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 A Game That Isn't Pay To Win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Too many packs
- 🐛 Servers down for hours during a guild war.
- 💰 This was a 5 star game
- 💰 Pay to play, takes away from fun
- 🐛 Never actually get to play the game

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches when completing 3 monster hunts
- Onslaught dungeon not working

**Requested features**

- Depths mode on guild island
- Merging system improvements


### Monster Hunter Now

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

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Grossing · Action, #133 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a real-world hunting adventure, tracking and battling iconic monsters using AR technology. Forge weapons, team up with friends, and master quick, engaging hunts adapted for mobile gameplay.

**Highlights:** Real-world monster hunting, AR Camera integration, Cooperative multiplayer hunts, Craftable weapons and armor, 75-second hunt challenges, Adventure Sync for offline marking

**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 Knighthood free?

Knighthood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Hunter Now free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Knighthood or Monster Hunter Now?

Knighthood is rated higher. Knighthood averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Monster Hunter Now averages 4.7 from 49K ratings.

### Do Knighthood or Monster Hunter Now have ads?

Knighthood shows ads; Monster Hunter Now does not.

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

Knighthood ships an update every 5 weeks, and Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Most recently, Knighthood was updated on November 9, 2026 and Monster Hunter Now on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Knighthood or Monster Hunter Now?

Knighthood currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and Monster Hunter Now at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*