# Tavern Rumble vs Monster Train

The clearest difference is price: Tavern Rumble at Free against Monster Train's $7.99. Monster Train's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Tavern Rumble is free to download; Monster Train costs $7.99 up front. Tavern Rumble sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Train sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Train holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Train has 1.8K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Tavern Rumble's written reviews are positive against 89% of Monster Train's.

Tavern Rumble ships an update every 6 weeks, Monster Train every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tavern Rumble | Monster Train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavern-rumble/id1553018047/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-train/id1577392165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 137 MB | 533 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Evan Cassidy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553018049) | [Good Shepherd Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019007074) |

## What reviewers say

### Tavern Rumble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tavern-rumble/id1553018047)

Embark on a roguelike deckbuilding adventure where you craft unique card synergies to battle monsters and bosses. Each run offers a fresh experience with random dungeons, loot, and permanent death. Become a legendary hero and conquer the spire loop.

**Highlights:** Roguelike deckbuilding gameplay, Discover card synergies, Random dungeons and loot, Permanent death for replayability, Multiple playable classes, Offline play, Pixel art graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1500 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hunter Guild Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Roughrock Clan Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Land of the Dead | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Transylvania Family | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Magick Academy | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Void Community | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Steampunk City | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 22,000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Shaper Laboratory | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Underground Network | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Amazon Tribe | $9.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Promo | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Tidecaller | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Commoners Land | $9.99 | one-time |
| 65,000 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| 150,000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Innovative twist on formula
- 👍 Fun and rewarding
- 👍 Great strategy
- 👍 Easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Aggressive monetization
- 💸 High cost to unlock classes
- 💸 Unstoppable ads
- 🐛 Ads not removed after purchase
- 🐛 Purchases not received

**Reported bugs**

- Ad removal purchase not applied
- Purchases not received
- Restore purchase button needed
- Home bar not in 'game mode'
- Accidentally swiping into app switcher

**Requested features**

- Restore purchase button
- Allow music/podcast playback
- Paid version to remove ads
- More expansion decks
- Save data feature


### Monster Train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-train/id1577392165)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Card, #71 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Defend the last burning pyre from Heaven's forces in this strategic deckbuilding roguelike. Build unique decks with over 250 cards from five distinct monster clans, upgrade champions, and explore powerful locations to restore the Inferno. Enjoy ultimate replayability with daily and custom challenges.

**Highlights:** Unlock over 250 cards, 5 distinct Monster Clans, Upgrade powerful Champions, Explore powerful locations, Daily & Custom challenges, Includes Wild Mutations & Friends & Foes updates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Last Divinity DLC | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Outstanding soundtrack
- 🚀 Lots of discovery and relatability
- 👍 Great deck builder with deep mechanics
- 👍 Excellent value for money
- 👍 Addictive and replayable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with cloud saves and device switching
- 🐛 Difficulty targeting off-screen bosses on mobile
- 🐛 Finicky card selection and play controls
- 🔋 Can drain phone battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Cloud save issues causing lost progress
- Inability to target off-screen bosses
- Occasional crashes and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to view deck during card selection
- Customizable UI and graphics options
- Swipe gestures for floor switching
- 60fps support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tavern Rumble free?

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

### Is Monster Train free?

Monster Train costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tavern Rumble or Monster Train?

Monster Train is rated higher. Tavern Rumble averages 4.1 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Monster Train averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Tavern Rumble or Monster Train have ads?

Tavern Rumble shows ads; Monster Train does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tavern Rumble or Monster Train?

Tavern Rumble ships an update every 6 weeks, and Monster Train every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tavern Rumble was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monster Train on October 27, 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.*