# Monster Squad Rush vs Monster Trainer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Trainer at 54% against Monster Squad Rush's 31%. Monster Squad Rush's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (52K vs 3.4K). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Squad Rush sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Monster Trainer sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Squad Rush holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Squad Rush has 52K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Monster Squad Rush's written reviews are positive against 54% of Monster Trainer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Monster Squad Rush ships an update every 2 months, Monster Trainer every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Squad Rush | Monster Trainer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-squad-rush/id1624476041/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-trainer-runner-3d/id6443844165/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **54.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 446 MB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapNation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483575279) | [Negaxy., JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599205601) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Monster Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-trainer-runner-3d/id6443844165)

Collect food to evolve your monsters and become the strongest trainer. Battle other trainers to earn badges and unlock new lands filled with powerful creatures. Build your ultimate monster team.

**Highlights:** Collect food for monsters, Catch monsters, Evolve monsters, Battle trainers, Earn badges, Build a dream team

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dollar 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monster 1 Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supply Silver Pack Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monster 2 Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads in game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monster Legendary | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monster 3 Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supply Diamond Pack Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 4 Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 5 Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 6 Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monster 7 Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monster 8 Sale | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 7 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great game
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🎉 Addictive gameplay
- 🤩 Awesome monsters to collect
- 🕹️ Satisfying battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤯 Unrealistic in-app purchases
- 🤔 Not like the ads
- 🤷‍♂️ Feels like a Pokémon ripoff

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working after purchase
- Safari zone resets after clearing
- Incorrect monster display in battles
- Laggy performance on older devices
- Microphone not working

**Requested features**

- Add more monsters and islands
- Implement trading between players
- Improve food/item pricing
- Add multiplayer and PvP modes
- Implement cloud/game save feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Squad Rush free?

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

### Is Monster Trainer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monster Squad Rush or Monster Trainer?

Monster Squad Rush is rated higher. Monster Squad Rush averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Monster Trainer averages 4.4 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Monster Squad Rush or Monster Trainer have ads?

Both Monster Squad Rush and Monster Trainer show ads.

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

Monster Squad Rush ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Trainer every 4 months. Most recently, Monster Squad Rush was updated on September 25, 2026 and Monster Trainer on September 23, 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.*