# MONOPOLY GO! vs Message Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Message Games at 100% against MONOPOLY GO!'s 63%. Message Games also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). MONOPOLY GO!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3.8M vs 6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MONOPOLY GO! sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Message Games sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Message Games holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MONOPOLY GO! has 3.8M ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of MONOPOLY GO!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Message Games's.

MONOPOLY GO! ships an update weekly, Message Games every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MONOPOLY GO! | Message Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-go/id1621328561/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-games/id6790284013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8M** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 63.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | — |
| Size | 284 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scopely, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/305003647) | [Bradley Knispel](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790284015) |

## What reviewers say

### MONOPOLY GO!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monopoly-go/id1621328561)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Family, #1 Top Grossing · Games, #1 Top Grossing · Board, #1 Top Grossing · Family, #3 Top Free · Board, #10 Top Grossing, #22 Top Free · Games, #170 Top Free (US App Store)

Experience the classic board game in a new digital format. Roll dice, collect properties, build houses and hotels, and interact with friends worldwide. Compete in tournaments and events for rewards.

**Highlights:** Roll dice and earn money, Collect property sets and build, Play with friends and family, Trade stickers with others, Participate in tournaments and events, Explore themed boards

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Offer 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Offer 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offer 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Offer 43 Type 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Offer 5 Type 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Offer 5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Offer 8 Type 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Offer 11 Type 1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Offer 7 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Offer 18 Type 1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Offer 10 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Offer 33 Type 1 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Offer 15 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🎨 Polished and visually appealing
- 🤝 Enjoyable social aspects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- ⏱️ Slow dice regeneration and limited gameplay time
- 🤖 Suspected use of bots in competitive events
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay over time

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent dice roll outcomes
- Glitches causing loss of progress or rewards
- Issues with Facebook integration and friend invites

**Requested features**

- Increase dice regeneration rate
- Improve trading and sticker exchange system
- Introduce more varied gameplay modes
- Implement better anti-cheat measures


### Message Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/message-games/id6790284013)

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Message Games Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Flip Cup Tiki Party | $0.99 | one-time |
| RPS - Medieval Battle | $0.99 | one-time |
| RPS Neon | $0.99 | one-time |
| RPS Real Objects | $0.99 | one-time |
| Guns N' Bullets Ultimate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Card Match Ultimate | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shot Clock Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chess Clock Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MONOPOLY GO! free?

MONOPOLY GO! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Message Games free?

Message Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MONOPOLY GO! or Message Games?

Message Games is rated higher. MONOPOLY GO! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8M ratings, while Message Games averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do MONOPOLY GO! or Message Games have ads?

Message Games shows ads; MONOPOLY GO! does not.

### Which is updated more often, MONOPOLY GO! or Message Games?

MONOPOLY GO! ships an update weekly, and Message Games every 8 days. Most recently, MONOPOLY GO! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Message Games on October 15, 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.*