# Monster Catch Run vs XTreasure

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XTreasure at none against Monster Catch Run's 6. XTreasure also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Monster Catch Run's advantage is ratings volume (808 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Catch Run sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. XTreasure asks for nothing beyond the download.

XTreasure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Catch Run has 808 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Monster Catch Run ships an update weekly, XTreasure every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Catch Run | XTreasure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (808 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-catch-run/id1638101218/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtreasure/id6596777526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **808** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 240 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [国新 夏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538418070) | [Bloo Circle LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/509438802) |

## 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


### XTreasure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtreasure/id6596777526)

This interactive puzzle box game turns your iPhone into a smart lock. Set custom challenges, from dates and locations to puzzles and payments, to unlock the box. Perfect for solo play, parties, or educational fun.

**Highlights:** Electromagnetic lock and Bluetooth connectivity, Customizable unlock challenges (date, location, puzzles), QR code scanning to start adventures, Private and public gameplay modes, Personalized messages and designs, Easy 15-minute assembly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Catch Run free?

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

### Is XTreasure free?

XTreasure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Catch Run or XTreasure?

XTreasure is rated higher. Monster Catch Run averages 4.6 out of 5 from 808 ratings, while XTreasure averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Monster Catch Run or XTreasure have ads?

Monster Catch Run shows ads; XTreasure does not.

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

Monster Catch Run ships an update weekly, and XTreasure every 9 days. Most recently, Monster Catch Run was updated on October 16, 2026 and XTreasure on October 2, 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.*