De Hortus vs Monster Hunt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
De Hortus
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Walk through the Hortus Amsterdam and discover the stories behind our plant collection. Where does your houseplant originate from? How do we know nowadays how the plant kingdom is organised? Discover this and much more. With over 4000 plants from 7 different climates the Hortus Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanical Gardens in the centre of Amsterdam.
Monster Hunt
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You walk the same streets. Every day. You think you know them. You don’t. Because something’s hiding! Above the doorways, Beneath the fountains, It is forgotten and therefore grumpy. It can be only one thing: Monster! But don’t worry! Georgina is awake, and so is the Guild of Monster Hunters! They’ve opened their secret archive. Digital. Magical. Global. Now it’s your turn. Dare to catch them? How to play: 1. Start the Hunt Choose your city. Choose your neighborhood. The monsters are near—you’ll feel it. 2. Get your Monster Card Scratch the dust. Study the riddle. Use your scanner and locate the monster. 3. Catch the Monster! Are you close? Unlock the card and reveal the Monster! Enjoy its happy face and listen to its story. Play Your Way In the city? Perfect! Use your GPS and compass to track its exact location. Far away? No problem. Use the Teleport Tool and hunt remotely in Street View. Bring your friends. Bring your family. The more the merrier and every hand helps! Your city is awake—will you answer its call?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: De Hortus at none against Monster Hunt's 1. De Hortus also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Monster Hunt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. De Hortus asks for nothing beyond the download.
De Hortus ships an update every 5 months, Monster Hunt every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | De Hortus | Monster Hunt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Geralt Ploegstra | City Games Vienna KG |
In-app purchases
De Hortus
No in-app purchases
Monster Hunt
- 1. District, Inner City$2.99
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