# Monsters vs Friends vs HellManager

The clearest difference is rating: HellManager at 4.8 against Monsters vs Friends's 3.1. HellManager also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 15). Monsters vs Friends's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HellManager sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Monsters vs Friends asks for nothing beyond the download.

HellManager holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HellManager has 7.1K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Monsters vs Friends's written reviews are positive against 37% of HellManager's.

Monsters vs Friends ships an update every 2 days, HellManager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monsters vs Friends | HellManager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-vs-friends/id1625393324/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **37.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 242 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FIVE BITS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/828952584) | [Aloha Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532178516) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### HellManager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellmanager/id6443788617)

An idle arcade game where you manage hell. Torture sinners to earn coins, upgrade buildings, and expand your infernal empire. Strategically place units and automate processes to become the ultimate boss of hell.

**Highlights:** Idle arcade gameplay, Sinners torture and management, Building upgrades and expansion, Strategic unit placement, Automated battle features, Empire development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dollar package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| RV ticket 50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 5 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Dollar package 6 | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Engaging experience
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🐛 Progress not saved

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes after ads
- Inconsistent performance
- Incorrect in-game data display

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and challenges
- Implement an ad-free version
- Improve save/load functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monsters vs Friends free?

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

### Is HellManager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monsters vs Friends or HellManager?

HellManager is rated higher. Monsters vs Friends averages 3.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while HellManager averages 4.8 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Monsters vs Friends or HellManager have ads?

Both Monsters vs Friends and HellManager show ads.

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

Monsters vs Friends ships an update every 2 days, and HellManager every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monsters vs Friends was updated on November 3, 2026 and HellManager on November 7, 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.*