# Monster Catch Run vs Merge Master

The clearest difference is update cadence: Monster Catch Run at weekly against Merge Master's every 4 months. Monster Catch Run also leads on ratings volume (832 vs 5). 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 Master sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.6 for Merge Master. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Catch Run has 832 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Monster Catch Run ships an update weekly, Merge Master every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Catch Run | Merge Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (832 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-catch-run/id1638101218/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-master-cosmic-incursion/id1645236891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **832** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 240 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国新 夏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538418070) | [BHAKTI TECH SOLUTION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645236893) |

## 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 Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/merge-master-cosmic-incursion/id1645236891)

Strategically combine units on the battlefield to evolve them into powerful beings and defeat invading cosmic forces. Fast-paced merging and tactical combat are key to saving the universe. Unlock new heroes and face increasingly challenging enemies in this free evolution game.

**Highlights:** Strategic unit merging, Real-time combat, Evolve units into powerful forms, Beautiful 3D graphics, Unlock new heroes, Challenging boss battles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Rewarded AD | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Treasure chest (Mini) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Treasure chest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gold cart (Mini) | $38.99 | one-time |
| Gold cart | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Catch Run free?

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

### Is Merge Master free?

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

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

Merge Master is rated higher. Monster Catch Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 832 ratings, while Merge Master averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Monster Catch Run or Merge Master have ads?

Both Monster Catch Run and Merge Master show ads.

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

Monster Catch Run ships an update weekly, and Merge Master every 4 months. Most recently, Monster Catch Run was updated on October 24, 2026 and Merge Master on October 24, 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.*