Comparison

MonsterTrader vs ReLOST

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MonsterTrader

Build a powerful Demon King Army by summoning and battling monsters with earned coins. Strengthen your forces, strategize by selling and buying monsters, and aim for higher stages. Enjoy efficient coin earning and unique monster roles.

Highlights
  • Summon and battle monsters
  • Strengthen Demon King Army
  • Sell and buy monsters
  • Unique monster roles
  • Online ranking support
  • Efficient coin earning
Features
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"MonsterTrader" is a fine inflation game that strengthens the Demon King Army with earned coins. Purchase (summon) monsters at the current price and battle with heroes. Strengthen the Demon King Army with coins obtained from the brave. Aim for the goal stage while selling and buying monsters according to the situation. [Selling point] - It's fun like a clicker game where the more you do it, the more efficient you get coins! - There are many unique monsters with roles such as attack, assistance and recovery, and there are plenty of choices when playing! - Compete for strategy by online ranking support by time attack!

About

ReLOST

Embark on an underground adventure, drilling through layers of earth to discover rare ores and unique monster tablets. Upgrade your drill and character to delve deeper, craft powerful tools, and track your progress through achievements in this engaging excavation game.

Highlights
  • Endless excavation gameplay
  • Discover rare ores and monster tablets
  • Upgrade drills and character stats
  • Craft tools and equipment
  • Track digging progress with achievements
  • Intuitive smartphone controls
Features
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ReLOST is a simple yet deeply engaging game where you drill your way underground. Explore an ever-expanding subterranean world as you search for rare ores and monster tablets, creating your own unique adventure! Features of the Game Endless Excavation Fun Enjoy addictive gameplay as you drill through layers of earth to uncover a variety of ores hidden underground. Discover rare minerals and giant monster tablets that ignite the thrill of exploring the unknown. Not Just Ores!? Monster Tablets Await! Unearth rare and surprising monster tablets! Some are as large as 2×2 blocks, and others possess unique abilities. The more you dig, the more discoveries and surprises await! Evolving Drills, Expanding Adventure Use the ores and materials you collect to upgrade your drill, enabling you to delve even deeper underground. Progress through wooden, stone, and metal drills, each expanding the scope of your exploration. Rich Growth Elements Drill Upgrades: Enhance digging speed and durability. HP Upgrades: Strengthen your character to survive deep underground challenges. Hack-and-Slash Elements: Collect dropped materials to craft powerful tools and equipment! A Base That Supports Your Adventure Efficient Adventure Management Drill Crafting: Create new drills using the materials you find. Drill Upgrades: Use enchanting features to strengthen your gear. Once your preparations are complete, dive back into the mysterious underground world! Collection and Achievement Features Keep Track of Your Digging Progress Your achievements from endless digging are recorded and displayed in a list. Relive the joy of seeing how far you’ve come and what treasures you’ve unearthed! Intuitive Gameplay for Everyone Simple Controls, Deep Experiences Enjoy straightforward, intuitive controls designed for smartphones. From beginners to seasoned players, anyone can easily immerse themselves in this exciting digging experience. Recommended for: Fans of simple, progression-based digging games. Those who love growth elements and hack-and-slash gameplay. Players who enjoy discoveries and collecting rare finds. Anyone looking for a relaxing, mindless gaming experience. Grab your drill and venture into the depths of the unknown underground world!

Screenshots

MonsterTrader4 screens
ReLOST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MonsterTrader at 93% against ReLOST's 50%. MonsterTrader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). ReLOST's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ReLOST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. MonsterTrader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MonsterTrader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MonsterTrader has 369 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of MonsterTrader's written reviews are positive against 50% of ReLOST's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MonsterTrader ships an update fortnightly, ReLOST every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MonsterTrader versus ReLOST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonsterTraderReLOST
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (369 ratings) — better4.4 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews93.0% of reviews — better50.5% of reviews
Number of ratings369 — better42
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB242 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMitsuhiro OkadaPONIX LLC

Customer experience

MonsterTrader

All ratings369 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.5%

ReLOST

All ratings42 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative41.0%

User reviews

MonsterTrader

From 369 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Highly replayable gameplay with monster collection mechanics
  • 📱 Fully playable offline without internet connection
  • 🎨 Nostalgic pixel art style and charming design
  • 🎵 Great soundtrack and audio design
  • ⚖️ Well-balanced gameplay and pacing

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Game is too short with limited content
  • 📊 Monster organization and sorting options lacking
  • 🎬 Limited gameplay variety and modes
  • 📺 Ads present (though described as unobtrusive)
  • 🔄 Middle section drags slightly

ReLOST

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 💡 Promising potential
  • 👍 Relaxed nature
  • 👍 Cathartic pixel art style

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Progress wiping
  • 🐛 Overheating issues
  • 🐛 Buggy menus and loading screens
  • 💰 Problematic monetization with free and paid gems

Bugs and requests

MonsterTrader

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Monsters cost incorrect amounts to purchase
  • Minor spelling errors (e.g., 'Sand Warm' should be 'Sand Worm')

Requested features

13 requests
  • Endless mode for continued gameplay
  • Monster sorting by type, damage, and other stats
  • Additional levels beyond stage 30
  • More monsters to collect and unlock
  • Alternative game modes and gameplay variety
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  • Ability to replay ending credits
  • Option to donate to developer
  • Campaign mode with world exploration
  • Monster fusion mechanics
  • Social media integration buttons
  • Paid option to remove ads
  • More cutscenes and story content
  • Better methods for obtaining new units besides ads

ReLOST

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashing on loading screens
  • Inability to exit menus due to ad placement
  • Infinite loading screen after saving and exiting
  • Fishing exclamation point not showing up
  • Connecting/loading issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Craft table item for on-the-go repairs
  • Enchantment to highlight chests and bosses
  • More potion options
  • Varied TNT/explosive options
  • Better in-game guidance for new players

In-app purchases

None

MonsterTrader

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

ReLOST

One-time6
  • Crystal 10$0.99
  • Crystal 50$4.99
  • Crystal 100$9.99
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  • Crystal 200$19.99
  • Crystal 400$39.99
  • Crystal 1000$99.99

Questions

Is MonsterTrader free?
MonsterTrader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReLOST free?
ReLOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MonsterTrader or ReLOST?
MonsterTrader is rated higher. MonsterTrader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 369 ratings, while ReLOST averages 4.4 from 42 ratings.
Do MonsterTrader or ReLOST have ads?
ReLOST shows ads; MonsterTrader does not.
Which is updated more often, MonsterTrader or ReLOST?
MonsterTrader ships an update fortnightly, and ReLOST every 2 days. Most recently, MonsterTrader was updated on October 19, 2026 and ReLOST on October 22, 2026.

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