# Monster Catch Run vs Merge Dragon Sphere

The clearest difference is update cadence: Monster Catch Run at weekly against Merge Dragon Sphere's every 2 months. Monster Catch Run also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 41%). Merge Dragon Sphere's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 832). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Catch Run sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Merge Dragon Sphere sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Monster Catch Run against 4.7 for Merge Dragon Sphere. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Merge Dragon Sphere has 25K ratings behind it against 832, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Monster Catch Run's written reviews are positive against 41% of Merge Dragon Sphere's.

Monster Catch Run ships an update weekly, Merge Dragon Sphere every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Catch Run | Merge Dragon Sphere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (832 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-catch-run/id1638101218/reviews) | **[4.7 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dragon-sphere/id1641237107/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 832 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **49.5% of reviews** | 41.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [国新 夏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538418070) | [KVIDU PTE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611576663) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Catch Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-catch-run/id1638101218)

Embark on a thrilling dinosaur hunting adventure. Capture various dinosaurs, merge them to create colossal beasts, and dominate your rivals in epic battles.

**Highlights:** Dinosaur hunting, Dinosaur merging, Competitive battles, Colossal dinosaur creation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Skins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + 10 Dinos + 5,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + 5 Skins + 5,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds+ 20 Dinos + 20,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun for all ages
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 💎 Great value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after reaching higher levels
- 🤯 Frustrating loss of progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at specific levels
- Coins/rewards not properly awarded
- Disappearing/lost progress and in-game items
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to keep progress after reaching higher levels
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free option
- Improved performance and stability


### Merge Dragon Sphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-dragon-sphere/id1641237107)

Recruit unique anime characters and monsters, then strategically merge them to upgrade their power. Discover hidden mechanics and bonuses while managing limited resources for a satisfying gameplay experience. Collect in-game cards and utilize a variety of weapons.

**Highlights:** Unique characters and weapons, Bonuses and hidden mechanics, In-game card collection, Satisfying gameplay, Recruit anime characters or monsters, Merge units to upgrade

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not give Robux as promised
- 💩 Too many ads
- 🤬 Scam game

**Reported bugs**

- Robux not credited after completing tasks
- Misleading information about Robux rewards

**Requested features**

- Provide a way to actually earn Robux
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Catch Run free?

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

### Is Merge Dragon Sphere free?

Merge Dragon Sphere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Catch Run or Merge Dragon Sphere?

Merge Dragon Sphere is rated higher. Monster Catch Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 832 ratings, while Merge Dragon Sphere averages 4.7 from 25K ratings.

### Do Monster Catch Run or Merge Dragon Sphere have ads?

Both Monster Catch Run and Merge Dragon Sphere show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Catch Run or Merge Dragon Sphere?

Monster Catch Run ships an update weekly, and Merge Dragon Sphere every 2 months. Most recently, Monster Catch Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and Merge Dragon Sphere on October 30, 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.*