# Monster Wars 3D vs Monster Hunter Now

Monster Wars 3D and Monster Hunter Now both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Monster Hunter Now's written reviews are positive against 20% of Monster Wars 3D's. Monster Hunter Now also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). Monster Wars 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Wars 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monster Hunter Now sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Monster Wars 3D against 4.7 for Monster Hunter Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Hunter Now has 49K ratings behind it against 6.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Monster Wars 3D's written reviews are positive against 58% of Monster Hunter Now's.

Monster Wars 3D ships an update every 9 days, Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Wars 3D | Monster Hunter Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-wars-3d/id1595862086/reviews) | **[4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.5K | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **57.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#81** |
| Size | 123 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HOMA GAMES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508492426) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Wars 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-wars-3d/id1595862086)

Engage in real-time strategy battles to capture enemy territories. Defend your own locations and counterattack to achieve dominance on a large battlefield. React quickly and employ strategic tactics to conquer each level.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy gameplay, Capture enemy locations, Defend your own locations, Counterattack enemy forces, Strategic territory battles, Level progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute game
- 😊 Fun conquering game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚧 Ad heavy
- ⏱️ Too many ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Game freezes and restarts levels
- 🤯 Frustrating experience

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't work
- Repeats tutorial from beginning at higher levels

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- Reduce frequency of ads


### Monster Hunter Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Action, #126 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a real-world hunting adventure, tracking and battling iconic monsters. Team up with friends to take down formidable foes using crafted weapons and armor. Experience authentic hunting action adapted for mobile with AR features and quick, engaging 75-second hunts.

**Highlights:** Hunt monsters in the real world, Team up with fellow hunters, Craft powerful weapons and armor, AR Camera for monster encounters, 75-second hunt challenges, Adventure Sync for marking monsters

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Box Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| LNY 2026 Event Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spring Egg Bonus Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter bundle pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack(7 Days Only) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Summer Hunt 2024 Ticket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Winter Hunt 2025 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prime Hunter's Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| NY 2024 Bargain Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1,400 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2,250 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| NY 2025 Bargain Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| MH Now 2024 Global Ticket | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1st Anniversary Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful Monster Hunter experience
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🤝 Fun multiplayer
- 🌍 Engaging real-world exploration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive gameplay when moving
- 💰 Expensive microtransactions
- 🔍 Limited monster and resource spawns
- 🔍 Slow progression
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during battles
- Login issues and lost progress
- Unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent GPS tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to craft potions
- Wider search radius
- More weapon types
- Long-distance multiplayer
- Improved social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Wars 3D free?

Monster Wars 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Hunter Now free?

Monster Hunter Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Wars 3D or Monster Hunter Now?

Monster Hunter Now is rated higher. Monster Wars 3D averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while Monster Hunter Now averages 4.7 from 49K ratings.

### Do Monster Wars 3D or Monster Hunter Now have ads?

Monster Wars 3D shows ads; Monster Hunter Now does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Wars 3D or Monster Hunter Now?

Monster Wars 3D ships an update every 9 days, and Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Most recently, Monster Wars 3D was updated on October 27, 2026 and Monster Hunter Now on October 30, 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.*