# Monster Train vs Letterlike

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Letterlike at none against Monster Train's 1. Letterlike also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and price ($4.99 vs $7.99). Monster Train's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 122) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On review sentiment, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Monster Train costs $7.99 and Letterlike $4.99 up front. Monster Train sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Letterlike asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monster Train holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Train has 1.8K ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 89% and 89% positive.

Monster Train ships an update every 3 weeks, Letterlike every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Train | Letterlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-train/id1577392165/reviews)** | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | 88.7% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #33 |
| Size | 533 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Good Shepherd Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019007074) | [Ronald Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752023445) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Train

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Card, #98 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


### Letterlike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Embark on a solo roguelike word adventure with procedurally generated challenges. Create words to score points, unlock upgrades, and conquer bosses. Enjoy endless replayability with New Game Plus and offline play.

**Highlights:** Roguelike word gameplay, Procedurally generated runs, Word creation for points, Progressive gem upgrades, Offline play, New Game Plus mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Clever combination of Scrabble and roguelike
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding progression system
- 💎 Satisfying upgrade and customization options
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for short bursts or long sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional difficulty spikes and unbalanced runs
- 🗣️ Annoying AI opponent trash talk
- 💰 Diamonds could be more reasonably priced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent letter distribution

**Requested features**

- Save progress and resume games
- Leaderboards and social features
- More visual customization options
- In-game dictionary or word definitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Train free?

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

### Is Letterlike free?

Letterlike costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Train or Letterlike?

Monster Train is rated higher. Monster Train averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Letterlike averages 4.7 from 122 ratings.

### Do Monster Train or Letterlike have ads?

Neither Monster Train nor Letterlike shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Train or Letterlike?

Monster Train ships an update every 3 weeks, and Letterlike every 4 days. Most recently, Monster Train was updated on September 24, 2026 and Letterlike on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Monster Train or Letterlike?

Monster Train currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and Letterlike at #33. 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.*