Comparison

Monster Dispatch vs HatchaPlay

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

HatchaPlay

This app offers a collection of party games, including roulette, fortune-telling, and mini-games, perfect for two players or larger gatherings. It helps decide who pays, who goes next, or settle choices in a fun, game-like manner. Enjoy a variety of games for any mood or group size.

Highlights
  • Roulette for decision making
  • Fortune telling for compatibility
  • Party games for groups
  • Mini-games for solo play
  • Event progression tools (lottery, turn order)
  • Variety of game genres
Features
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その場が、ゲームになる! HatchaPlayは、ルーレットや占い、パーティーゲーム、ミニゲームなど、みんなで楽しめるゲームをひとつに集めたゲームアプリです! 友達と2人で遊ぶときも、飲み会やイベントでみんなが集まったときにも! 「次は誰がやる?」 「誰が払う?」 「どっちにする?」 そんな場面を、ゲームで楽しく決めてみませんか? ◆2人で遊ぶと、ちょっとドキドキ!? モンスター占いで、気になる相手との相性をチェック! ちょっとした待ち時間や、2人で遊びたいときにも楽しめます。 ◆支払いも、ゲームならもめない! 飲み会や食事会で、「誰が払う?」 そんなときはルーレットで決めてみよう! みんなで結果を見ながら決めれば、支払いの場面もゲーム感覚に! ◆イベントの進行にも! 抽選や順番決めなど、イベントで使えるゲームも収録。 ガラガラポンやガチャガチャシミュレーターを使って、イベントをもっと楽しく演出できます! ◆まだまだ遊び方いろいろ! HatchaPlayには、さまざまなジャンルのゲームを収録しています。 ・ルーレット ・占い ・ガラガラポン ・ガチャガチャシミュレーター ・パズルゲーム ・カードゲーム ・アクションゲーム ・脳トレゲーム ・自己コーチングゲーム ・その他ミニゲーム 1人でじっくり遊ぶゲームから、2人で楽しむゲーム、みんなで盛り上がるゲームまで! その日の気分や人数に合わせて、好きなゲームを選んで遊べます! 「何して遊ぶ?」と思ったら、HatchaPlay!! 友達との集まり、飲み会、イベント、ちょっとした待ち時間など、いろいろな場面でゲームを楽しもう! 【サブスクリプション】 広告OFFプラン:月額100円 支援プラン1000円コース:月額1000円 支援プラン3000円コース:月額3000円 支援プラン5000円コース:月額5000円 ※サブスクリプションは1ヶ月ごとに自動更新されます。 ※自動更新の停止や解約は、App Storeのアカウント設定からいつでも行えます。 利用規約:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

Screenshots

Monster Dispatch4 screens
HatchaPlay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HatchaPlay at 100% against Monster Dispatch's 25%. HatchaPlay also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). 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 HatchaPlay sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Dispatch ships an update every 2 weeks, HatchaPlay weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Monster Dispatch versus HatchaPlay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster DispatchHatchaPlay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB1.0 GB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperEAGLE, K.K.株式会社養鶏場

Customer experience

Monster Dispatch

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

HatchaPlay

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

HatchaPlay

Subscriptions4
  • 広告OFFプラン$0.491 Month
  • 支援プラン1000円コース$5.991 Month
  • 支援プラン3000円コース$19.991 Month
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  • 支援プラン5000円コース$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Monster Dispatch free?
Monster Dispatch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HatchaPlay free?
HatchaPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monster Dispatch or HatchaPlay have ads?
Both Monster Dispatch and HatchaPlay show ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Dispatch or HatchaPlay?
Monster Dispatch ships an update every 2 weeks, and HatchaPlay weekly. Most recently, Monster Dispatch was updated on November 3, 2026 and HatchaPlay on October 31, 2026.

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