# Mobile Run vs Monster Trainer

Mobile Run and Monster Trainer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Mobile Run's written reviews are positive against 54% of Monster Trainer's. Mobile Run also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Monster Trainer's advantage is ratings volume (3.4K vs 835). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mobile Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Trainer sells 19 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 Mobile Run against 4.4 for Monster Trainer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 835 and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Mobile Run's written reviews are positive against 54% of Monster Trainer's.

Mobile Run ships an update every 2 months, Monster Trainer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mobile Run | Monster Trainer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (835 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-trainer-runner-3d/id6443844165/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 835 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.4% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 212 MB | 475 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) | [Negaxy., JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599205601) |

## What reviewers say

### Mobile Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobile-run/id1638752899)

Collect virtual apps and harness their unique powers to overcome challenges. Strategize your app collection to unlock new abilities and progress through the game.

**Highlights:** Collect virtual apps, Utilize app powers, Strategic gameplay, Unlock new abilities, Progress through challenges

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and interesting gameplay
- 💎 Variety of apps/abilities
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Repetitive levels
- 🕹️ Controls can be challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Ghost feature staying active
- Ability to bypass levels
- Crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and content
- Improve app selection and balancing
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Fix reported bugs and glitches


### Monster Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-trainer-runner-3d/id6443844165)

Collect food to evolve your monsters and become the strongest trainer. Battle other trainers to earn badges and unlock new lands filled with powerful creatures. Build your ultimate monster team.

**Highlights:** Collect food for monsters, Catch monsters, Evolve monsters, Battle trainers, Earn badges, Build a dream team

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dollar 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monster 1 Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supply Silver Pack Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monster 2 Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads in game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monster Legendary | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monster 3 Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supply Diamond Pack Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 4 Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 5 Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 6 Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monster 7 Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monster 8 Sale | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 7 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great game
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🎉 Addictive gameplay
- 🤩 Awesome monsters to collect
- 🕹️ Satisfying battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤯 Unrealistic in-app purchases
- 🤔 Not like the ads
- 🤷‍♂️ Feels like a Pokémon ripoff

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working after purchase
- Safari zone resets after clearing
- Incorrect monster display in battles
- Laggy performance on older devices
- Microphone not working

**Requested features**

- Add more monsters and islands
- Implement trading between players
- Improve food/item pricing
- Add multiplayer and PvP modes
- Implement cloud/game save feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mobile Run free?

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

### Is Monster Trainer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mobile Run or Monster Trainer?

Mobile Run is rated higher. Mobile Run averages 4.5 out of 5 from 835 ratings, while Monster Trainer averages 4.4 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Mobile Run or Monster Trainer have ads?

Both Mobile Run and Monster Trainer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mobile Run or Monster Trainer?

Mobile Run ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Trainer every 4 months. Most recently, Mobile Run was updated on October 17, 2026 and Monster Trainer on October 17, 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.*