# Evil Hunter Tycoon vs Monster Hunter Now

The clearest difference is ads: Monster Hunter Now at none against Evil Hunter Tycoon's shown. Monster Hunter Now also leads on chart position (#72 vs unranked) and ratings volume (49K vs 5.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evil Hunter Tycoon sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Hunter Now sells 21 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 — 4.7 for Evil Hunter Tycoon against 4.7 for Monster Hunter Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Hunter Now has 49K ratings behind it against 5.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Evil Hunter Tycoon's written reviews are positive against 58% of Monster Hunter Now's.

Evil Hunter Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evil Hunter Tycoon | Monster Hunter Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evil-hunter-tycoon/id1493512288/reviews) | **[4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.9K | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.0% of reviews | **57.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#72** |
| Size | 329 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SuperPlanet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068119037) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### Evil Hunter Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evil-hunter-tycoon/id1493512288)

Rebuild a destroyed world by constructing a town, training powerful hunters, and battling monsters. Explore dungeons, challenge bosses, and engage in PvP to protect survivors and seek revenge against the Dark Lord.

**Highlights:** Town construction and management, Hunter recruitment and training, Equipment crafting and enhancement, Monster hunting quests, Dungeon exploration, PvP battles, Guild raids and reinforcements

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Arcane Chance | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4th Anniversary Pack #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Corrupted Airship Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Paragon's Memory Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Sale Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP 7 Days | $3.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Chief Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Characteristic Elixir Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gem Chest | $8.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Package #1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| VIP 30 Days | $9.99 | one-time |
| Evil Hunter Premium 30 Days | $15.99 | one-time |
| Grand Gem Chest | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great concept and fun game
- 🚀 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 💎 Generous with in-game rewards
- 🎨 Appealing pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Excessive micromanagement required
- 🔋 Game doesn't run in the background
- 🔍 Unclear item descriptions
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches affecting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Account data loss and reset issues
- Frequent connection and loading problems
- Graphical issues on certain devices
- Colosseum and PvP matchmaking bugs

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize hunters and chief
- Automated gear management for hunters
- Offline progression and idle mode
- Improved guild and multiplayer features


### Monster Hunter Now

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Action, #109 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a real-world hunting adventure, tracking and battling iconic monsters. Team up with friends to take down formidable foes using crafted weapons and armor. Experience authentic hunting action adapted for mobile with AR features and quick, engaging 75-second hunts.

**Highlights:** Hunt monsters in the real world, Team up with fellow hunters, Craft powerful weapons and armor, AR Camera for monster encounters, 75-second hunt challenges, Adventure Sync for marking monsters

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Box Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| LNY 2026 Event Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spring Egg Bonus Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter bundle pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack(7 Days Only) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Summer Hunt 2024 Ticket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Winter Hunt 2025 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prime Hunter's Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| NY 2024 Bargain Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1,400 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2,250 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| NY 2025 Bargain Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| MH Now 2024 Global Ticket | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1st Anniversary Gem Pack | $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 Evil Hunter Tycoon free?

Evil Hunter Tycoon 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, Evil Hunter Tycoon or Monster Hunter Now?

Monster Hunter Now is rated higher. Evil Hunter Tycoon averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Monster Hunter Now averages 4.7 from 49K ratings.

### Do Evil Hunter Tycoon or Monster Hunter Now have ads?

Evil Hunter Tycoon shows ads; Monster Hunter Now does not.

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

Evil Hunter Tycoon ships an update every 2 weeks, and Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Most recently, Evil Hunter Tycoon was updated on October 30, 2026 and Monster Hunter Now on October 30, 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.*