# Monster Evolution! vs Monster Squad Rush

The clearest difference is update cadence: Monster Evolution! at weekly against Monster Squad Rush's every 2 months. Monster Evolution! also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (12.5 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Evolution! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monster Squad Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Monster Evolution! against 4.7 for Monster Squad Rush. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33K and 52K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Monster Evolution!'s written reviews are positive against 31% of Monster Squad Rush's.

Monster Evolution! ships an update weekly, Monster Squad Rush every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Evolution! | Monster Squad Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-evolution/id1586422507/reviews) | **[4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-squad-rush/id1624476041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33K | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.7% of reviews** | 31.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 353 MB | 446 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Evolution!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-evolution/id1586422507)

Feed and grow your cute animal from a baby pet into a terrifying giant monster. Battle other creatures in the arena to become the strongest beast. Experience hyper evolution and unleash your inner demon DNA.

**Highlights:** Feed and grow animals, Evolve into giant monsters, Battle in the arena, Accurate battle simulator, Hyper evolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative game
- 🎨 Great graphics and character designs
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Rewarding progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs, especially on level 31
- 🔒 Difficulty unlocking certain characters like Huggy Wuggy
- 💰 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🔍 Limited character/monster selection

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible walls on level 31 preventing progression
- Glitches that block access to certain areas or characters
- Crashes and freezes reported by multiple users

**Requested features**

- Add more scary/interesting monster characters
- Fix level 31 glitch
- Improve character unlocking system
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option


### Monster Squad Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-squad-rush/id1624476041)

Collect monster eggs, build a powerful team, and train them to evolve. Engage in thrilling monster battles against rivals to prove your monsters' strength and conquer the arena.

**Highlights:** Collect monster eggs, Catch and evolve monsters, Build a strong monster team, Compete in monster battles, Train and power up monsters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💡 Unique monster collection mechanics
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paid features not worth the cost

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing on loading screens
- Inability to claim earned rewards
- Progress loss after app updates

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve stability and fix bugs
- Add more diverse monster designs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Evolution! free?

Monster Evolution! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Squad Rush free?

Monster Squad Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Evolution! or Monster Squad Rush?

Monster Squad Rush is rated higher. Monster Evolution! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Monster Squad Rush averages 4.7 from 52K ratings.

### Do Monster Evolution! or Monster Squad Rush have ads?

Both Monster Evolution! and Monster Squad Rush show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Evolution! or Monster Squad Rush?

Monster Evolution! ships an update weekly, and Monster Squad Rush every 2 months. Most recently, Monster Evolution! was updated on September 26, 2026 and Monster Squad Rush on September 26, 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.*