# Monster Evolution! vs Giant War

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Giant War at none against Monster Evolution!'s 1. Giant War also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Monster Evolution!'s advantage is ratings volume (35K vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Evolution! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Giant War asks for nothing beyond the download.

Giant War holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Evolution! has 35K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Monster Evolution! ships an update weekly, Giant War daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Evolution! | Giant War |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (35K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-evolution/id1586422507/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-war/id1625866226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 56.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 353 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.5** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) | [Ozgur Taskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507261304) |

## 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


### Giant War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-war/id1625866226)

Escape a relentless giant in this thrilling chase game. Test your reflexes and strategy to survive the pursuit and defeat the colossal enemy. Experience fast-paced action and intense challenges.

**Highlights:** Giant pursuit gameplay, Defeat colossal enemies, Fast-paced action, Challenging survival, Reflex-based challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Evolution! free?

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

### Is Giant War free?

Giant War is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Evolution! or Giant War?

Giant War is rated higher. Monster Evolution! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Giant War averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Monster Evolution! or Giant War have ads?

Both Monster Evolution! and Giant War show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Evolution! or Giant War?

Monster Evolution! ships an update weekly, and Giant War daily. Most recently, Monster Evolution! was updated on October 26, 2026 and Giant War on October 20, 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.*