# Dinosaur Master! vs Monster Catch Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dinosaur Master! at 87% against Monster Catch Run's 49%. Dinosaur Master! also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Monster Catch Run's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dinosaur Master! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Catch Run sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dinosaur Master! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 832 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Dinosaur Master!'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Monster Catch Run's.

Dinosaur Master! ships an update every 3 weeks, Monster Catch Run weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dinosaur Master! | Monster Catch Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinosaur-master/id1553757689/reviews)** | [4.5 (832 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-catch-run/id1638101218/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 832 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 49.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 312 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nestor Dominguez Varela](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453325588) | [国新 夏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538418070) |

## What reviewers say

### Dinosaur Master!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinosaur-master/id1553757689)

Explore a vast encyclopedia of dinosaurs with fascinating facts and original illustrations. Test your knowledge with engaging minigames and quizzes, and collect over 100 prehistoric creatures. Perfect for young paleontologists to learn about the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

**Highlights:** Dinosaur encyclopedia with over 365 facts, Collect over 100 dinosaurs, Minigames for testing knowledge, Original, scientifically reconstructed illustrations, Offline play functionality, Regular updates with new dinosaurs

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cambrian & Giant Reptiles | $3.99 | one-time |
| Prehistoric Oceans | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ice Age Expansion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Reptiles Expansion | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultrarare dinosaur offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultrarare dinosaurs | $7.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic and accurate dinosaur information
- 🎮 Fun and educational mini-games
- 🔍 Detailed dinosaur encyclopedia
- 🎥 Jurassic World movie quiz
- 🖼️ High-quality visuals and illustrations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for many dinosaurs and features
- 🔍 Inaccuracies in dinosaur size and information
- 🌐 Translation quality issues
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Paid dinosaurs disappearing after purchase
- Incorrect placement of some dinosaurs in the timeline
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add more dinosaurs, especially from Jurassic World: Dominion
- Improve accuracy of dinosaur sizes and information
- Provide a way to unlock premium content without paying
- Add a dinosaur sound library
- Improve the hidden dinosaur quiz by revealing the answers


### Monster Catch Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-catch-run/id1638101218)

Embark on a thrilling dinosaur hunting adventure. Capture various dinosaurs, merge them to create colossal beasts, and dominate your rivals in epic battles.

**Highlights:** Dinosaur hunting, Dinosaur merging, Competitive battles, Colossal dinosaur creation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Skins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + 10 Dinos + 5,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + 5 Skins + 5,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds+ 20 Dinos + 20,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun for all ages
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 💎 Great value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after reaching higher levels
- 🤯 Frustrating loss of progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at specific levels
- Coins/rewards not properly awarded
- Disappearing/lost progress and in-game items
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to keep progress after reaching higher levels
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free option
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dinosaur Master! free?

Dinosaur Master! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Catch Run free?

Monster Catch Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dinosaur Master! or Monster Catch Run?

Dinosaur Master! is rated higher. Dinosaur Master! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Monster Catch Run averages 4.5 from 832 ratings.

### Do Dinosaur Master! or Monster Catch Run have ads?

Both Dinosaur Master! and Monster Catch Run show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dinosaur Master! or Monster Catch Run?

Dinosaur Master! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Monster Catch Run weekly. Most recently, Dinosaur Master! was updated on October 27, 2026 and Monster Catch Run on October 24, 2026.

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