Comparison

Monster Dispatch vs ReLOST

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Monster Dispatch

A nostalgic dot-art idle game where you raise monsters from a cave, send them to the demon king's castle, and dispatch them to dungeons. Upgrade facilities, breed new species, and defend your breeding grounds from invaders. Aim to collect over 40 unique monster types.

Highlights
  • Easy-to-learn monster raising mechanics
  • Facility upgrades for increased growth
  • Breed monsters to discover new species
  • Defend against invading enemies
  • Collect over 40 unique monster types
  • Dispatch monsters to dungeons
Features
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Build your own team of pixel-art monsters! Feed the monsters emerging from the cave, train them, and send them to the Demon King’s castle. Tap the carriage to dispatch them to dungeons. Simple taps, steady progress Upgrade your resources and facilities to improve production and discover more varieties. Collect over 40 kinds, try breeding once a day, and watch for a chance to earn a bonus. Protect your growing collection Intruders can interrupt your progress. Tap them to drive them away, or enlist your guardian’s help. Free to download. Optional in-app purchases are available.

About

ReLOST

Embark on an underground adventure, drilling through layers of earth to discover rare ores and unique monster tablets. Upgrade your drill and character to delve deeper, craft powerful tools, and track your progress through achievements in this engaging excavation game.

Highlights
  • Endless excavation gameplay
  • Discover rare ores and monster tablets
  • Upgrade drills and character stats
  • Craft tools and equipment
  • Track digging progress with achievements
  • Intuitive smartphone controls
Features
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ReLOST is a simple yet deeply engaging game where you drill your way underground. Explore an ever-expanding subterranean world as you search for rare ores and monster tablets, creating your own unique adventure! Features of the Game Endless Excavation Fun Enjoy addictive gameplay as you drill through layers of earth to uncover a variety of ores hidden underground. Discover rare minerals and giant monster tablets that ignite the thrill of exploring the unknown. Not Just Ores!? Monster Tablets Await! Unearth rare and surprising monster tablets! Some are as large as 2×2 blocks, and others possess unique abilities. The more you dig, the more discoveries and surprises await! Evolving Drills, Expanding Adventure Use the ores and materials you collect to upgrade your drill, enabling you to delve even deeper underground. Progress through wooden, stone, and metal drills, each expanding the scope of your exploration. Rich Growth Elements Drill Upgrades: Enhance digging speed and durability. HP Upgrades: Strengthen your character to survive deep underground challenges. Hack-and-Slash Elements: Collect dropped materials to craft powerful tools and equipment! A Base That Supports Your Adventure Efficient Adventure Management Drill Crafting: Create new drills using the materials you find. Drill Upgrades: Use enchanting features to strengthen your gear. Once your preparations are complete, dive back into the mysterious underground world! Collection and Achievement Features Keep Track of Your Digging Progress Your achievements from endless digging are recorded and displayed in a list. Relive the joy of seeing how far you’ve come and what treasures you’ve unearthed! Intuitive Gameplay for Everyone Simple Controls, Deep Experiences Enjoy straightforward, intuitive controls designed for smartphones. From beginners to seasoned players, anyone can easily immerse themselves in this exciting digging experience. Recommended for: Fans of simple, progression-based digging games. Those who love growth elements and hack-and-slash gameplay. Players who enjoy discoveries and collecting rare finds. Anyone looking for a relaxing, mindless gaming experience. Grab your drill and venture into the depths of the unknown underground world!

Screenshots

Monster Dispatch4 screens
ReLOST4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReLOST at every 2 days against Monster Dispatch's every 2 weeks. ReLOST also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Monster Dispatch sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ReLOST sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReLOST holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReLOST has 42 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Monster Dispatch's written reviews are positive against 50% of ReLOST's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Dispatch ships an update every 2 weeks, ReLOST every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Monster Dispatch versus ReLOST: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster DispatchReLOST
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews50.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings142 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB242 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperEAGLE, K.K.PONIX LLC

Customer experience

Monster Dispatch

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative58.3%

ReLOST

All ratings42 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative41.0%

Bugs and requests

Monster Dispatch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ReLOST

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashing on loading screens
  • Inability to exit menus due to ad placement
  • Infinite loading screen after saving and exiting
  • Fishing exclamation point not showing up
  • Connecting/loading issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Craft table item for on-the-go repairs
  • Enchantment to highlight chests and bosses
  • More potion options
  • Varied TNT/explosive options
  • Better in-game guidance for new players

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Monster Dispatch

One-time5
  • 水晶の短剣$0.99
  • 大型ゴーレム$1.99
  • 災厄の古代書$3.99
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  • 巨神ゴーレム$4.99
  • 天界のクリスタル$6.99
6 purchases

ReLOST

One-time6
  • Crystal 10$0.99
  • Crystal 50$4.99
  • Crystal 100$9.99
Show 3 more
  • Crystal 200$19.99
  • Crystal 400$39.99
  • Crystal 1000$99.99

Questions

Is Monster Dispatch free?
Monster Dispatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReLOST free?
ReLOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monster Dispatch or ReLOST?
ReLOST is rated higher. Monster Dispatch averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ReLOST averages 4.4 from 42 ratings.
Do Monster Dispatch or ReLOST have ads?
Both Monster Dispatch and ReLOST show ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Dispatch or ReLOST?
Monster Dispatch ships an update every 2 weeks, and ReLOST every 2 days. Most recently, Monster Dispatch was updated on October 24, 2026 and ReLOST on October 24, 2026.

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