# Monster Catch Run vs Cute Dragon Blaster

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cute Dragon Blaster at none against Monster Catch Run's 6. Cute Dragon Blaster also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Monster Catch Run's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (831 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Cute Dragon Blaster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Catch Run has 831 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Monster Catch Run ships an update weekly, Cute Dragon Blaster every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Catch Run | Cute Dragon Blaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (831 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-catch-run/id1638101218/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cute-dragon-blaster/id6752207948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **831** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 240 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国新 夏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538418070) | [Feng chen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833687430) |

## 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


### Cute Dragon Blaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cute-dragon-blaster/id6752207948)

Guide a tiny dragon through a magical garden, blasting falling apples with fireballs. Protect the dragon's energy and navigate eight challenging levels with increasing difficulty. Enjoy colorful fantasy art and responsive gameplay.

**Highlights:** Eight challenging levels, Touch and drag controls, Fast fireball shooting, Increasing difficulty, Dragon energy system, Score tracking, Fantasy artwork

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Cute Dragon Blaster free?

Cute Dragon Blaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Catch Run or Cute Dragon Blaster?

Cute Dragon Blaster is rated higher. Monster Catch Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 831 ratings, while Cute Dragon Blaster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Monster Catch Run or Cute Dragon Blaster have ads?

Monster Catch Run shows ads; Cute Dragon Blaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Catch Run or Cute Dragon Blaster?

Monster Catch Run ships an update weekly, and Cute Dragon Blaster every 10 months. Most recently, Monster Catch Run was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cute Dragon Blaster 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.*