# Monster Train vs Dungeon Clawler

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dungeon Clawler at none against Monster Train's 1. Dungeon Clawler also leads on price ($6.99 vs $7.99). Monster Train's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 79%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Monster Train costs $7.99 and Dungeon Clawler $6.99 up front. Monster Train sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dungeon Clawler asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Monster Train against 4.9 for Dungeon Clawler. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Monster Train's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dungeon Clawler's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Train | Dungeon Clawler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-train/id1577392165/reviews)** | [4.9 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-clawler/id6508165149/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **88.8% of reviews** | 78.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #21 |
| Size | 533 MB | 925 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Good Shepherd Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019007074) | [Stray Fawn Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539018462) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Train

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Paid · Card, #62 Top Paid · Strategy, #195 Top Paid · Games (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


### Dungeon Clawler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-clawler/id6508165149)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Paid · Card, #49 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Engage in a unique roguelike deckbuilder where you control a claw machine to grab weapons and items. Explore procedurally generated dungeons, build powerful decks, and battle enemies and bosses to reclaim what was lost.

**Highlights:** Unique claw machine mechanic, Roguelike dungeon exploration, Innovative deckbuilding strategy, Epic boss battles, Endless mode, Multiple difficulty modes, Unique characters

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well worth the money
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Gorgeous animation
- 🔓 No in-app purchases
- 🎮 Unique mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs
- 🕹️ Unresponsive claw controls
- 🕰️ Repetitive after a while
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile game
- 🤯 Extremely challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Items disappearing during gameplay
- Claw controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More content (characters, weapons, game modes)
- Permanent progression system
- Zoom function for claw
- Controller support improvements
- Difficulty balancing adjustments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Train free?

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

### Is Dungeon Clawler free?

Dungeon Clawler costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Train or Dungeon Clawler?

Monster Train is rated higher. Monster Train averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Dungeon Clawler averages 4.9 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Monster Train or Dungeon Clawler have ads?

Neither Monster Train nor Dungeon Clawler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Train or Dungeon Clawler?

Monster Train ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dungeon Clawler every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monster Train was updated on November 7, 2026 and Dungeon Clawler on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Monster Train or Dungeon Clawler?

Monster Train currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Dungeon Clawler at #21. 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.*