# Warframe vs Monster Hunter Now

The clearest difference is monetization model: Warframe at free against Monster Hunter Now's free with in-app purchases. Warframe also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 57%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Warframe sells 44 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 — 4.9 for Warframe against 4.7 for Monster Hunter Now. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27K and 49K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Warframe's written reviews are positive against 57% of Monster Hunter Now's.

Warframe ships an update every 2 weeks, Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Warframe | Monster Hunter Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warframe/id1520001008/reviews)** | [4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27K | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | **70.5% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #115 | **#86** |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Digital Extremes](https://appshunter.io/developer/410656021) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### Warframe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/warframe/id1520001008)

**Currently charting:** #115 Top Grossing · Action, #117 Top Free · Role Playing, #163 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Become a powerful warrior and battle alongside friends in a sprawling interplanetary system. Customize your bio-metal suit, wield devastating weaponry, and explore massive open worlds in this story-driven action game. Experience an epic narrative and master your arsenal across platforms.

**Highlights:** Become a powerful bio-metal suit warrior, Battle alongside friends in co-op missions, Explore a massive interplanetary system, Experience an epic cinematic story, Master and customize a vast arsenal, Cross-platform save and play support

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (44)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gunblade Battlekit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fulmin Battlekit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Glaxion Battlekit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 75 Platinum | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Weapon Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dante Chronicles Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sakura Storm Collection | $6.99 | one-time |
| 170 Platinum | $9.99 | one-time |
| 175 Platinum | $9.99 | one-time |
| 370 Platinum | $19.99 | one-time |
| The Old Peace Uriel Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sirius & Orion Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence | $19.99 | one-time |
| 380 Platinum | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1999 Cyte-09 Bullseye Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Jade Chorus Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Warframe: Sanctum Collection | $19.99 | one-time |
| Warframe: Oraxia Bundle | $20.99 | one-time |
| TennoCon 2024 Digital Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mesa Heirloom Collection | $24.99 | one-time |
| TennoCon 2026 Digital Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| TennoCon 2025 Digital Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Encore Temple Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Rhino Heirloom Steel Coll. | $24.99 | one-time |
| Ember Heirloom Sear Coll. | $24.99 | one-time |
| Narin Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Koumei Visions Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |
| Constellations Complete Coll. | $34.99 | one-time |
| 7 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Platinum | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1025 Platinum | $49.99 | one-time |
| Encore Complete Collection | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1999 Complete Collection | $54.99 | one-time |
| 15 Regal Aya: Prime Resurgence | $79.99 | one-time |
| Sevagoth Prime Access | $79.99 | one-time |
| 2200 Platinum | $99.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Platinum | $99.99 | one-time |
| Citrine Prime Access Complete | $139.99 | one-time |
| Styanax Prime Access Complete | $139.99 | one-time |
| Yareli Prime Access Complete | $139.99 | one-time |
| Lavos Prime Access Complete | $139.99 | one-time |
| Xaku Prime Access Complete | $139.99 | one-time |
| Sevagoth Prime Access Complete | $139.99 | one-time |
| 3210 Platinum | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Entire game ported to mobile
- 🚀 Cross-play and cross-save support
- 🚀 Impressive graphics and performance
- 👍 Faithful to the original PC/console experience
- 👍 Customizable controls and UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially with UI and controls
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate menus and access certain features
- 👎 Clunky touch controls, better with a controller
- 🔍 Lack of keyboard and mouse support

**Reported bugs**

- Initialization loop and download issues
- Inability to access certain features like decorating the Orbiter
- Bugs with the chat system and squad management
- Quests and objectives not functioning properly
- Performance issues in open-world areas and during intense combat

**Requested features**

- Gyroscope support for aiming
- Customizable button placement and size
- Improved optimization for older devices
- Ability to disable auto-fire and auto-melee
- Separate buttons for actions like jumping, rolling, and sliding


### Monster Hunter Now

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

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Grossing · Action, #124 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 (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 Warframe free?

Warframe 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, Warframe or Monster Hunter Now?

Warframe is rated higher. Warframe averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Monster Hunter Now averages 4.7 from 49K ratings.

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

Neither Warframe nor Monster Hunter Now shows ads.

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

Warframe ships an update every 2 weeks, and Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Most recently, Warframe was updated on November 3, 2026 and Monster Hunter Now on November 3, 2026.

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

Warframe currently peaks at #115 in the App Store charts, and Monster Hunter Now at #86. 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.*