# Gameworld Master vs Monsters vs Friends

The clearest difference is rating: Gameworld Master at 4.7 against Monsters vs Friends's 3.1. Gameworld Master also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 15) and review sentiment (44% vs 33%). Monsters vs Friends's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gameworld Master sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Monsters vs Friends asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gameworld Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gameworld Master has 17K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Gameworld Master's written reviews are positive against 33% of Monsters vs Friends's.

Gameworld Master ships an update every 4 weeks, Monsters vs Friends every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gameworld Master | Monsters vs Friends |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gameworld-master/id1616459311/reviews)** | [3.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-vs-friends/id1625393324/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 414 MB | 242 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 9+ |
| Developer | [ZPLAY (HK) TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301067319) | [FIVE BITS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828952584) |

## What reviewers say

### Gameworld Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gameworld-master/id1616459311)

Build and manage your own game world. Collect people to participate in games, earn money, and expand your empire. Become the ultimate game world owner.

**Highlights:** Build and manage a game world, Collect people for games, Earn money to expand, Simulate business empire, Tycoon gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 160 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 13000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Decent game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Great concept based on Squid Game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Bugs causing loss of progress
- 🔍 Too many ads, even after paying for ad-free
- 🐛 Helpers not functioning properly

**Reported bugs**

- Character getting stuck when collecting money
- Vans/helpers freezing and not delivering contestants
- Crashes and loss of progress after updates

**Requested features**

- More skins and Squid Game-themed content
- Less repetitive gameplay
- Improved stability and bug fixes


### Monsters vs Friends

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-vs-friends/id1625393324)

Assemble a team of friends to battle powerful bosses threatening your town. Collect resources and strategize with your allies to defeat all enemies. Your strength grows with every companion you recruit.

**Highlights:** Boss battles, Resource collection, Team building, Cooperative gameplay, Town defense

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gameworld Master free?

Gameworld Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monsters vs Friends free?

Monsters vs Friends is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gameworld Master or Monsters vs Friends?

Gameworld Master is rated higher. Gameworld Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Monsters vs Friends averages 3.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do Gameworld Master or Monsters vs Friends have ads?

Both Gameworld Master and Monsters vs Friends show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gameworld Master or Monsters vs Friends?

Gameworld Master ships an update every 4 weeks, and Monsters vs Friends every 2 days. Most recently, Gameworld Master was updated on October 29, 2026 and Monsters vs Friends on October 24, 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.*