Comparison

Solo Leveling vs Monster Hunter Now

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solo Leveling

Experience the epic webtoon's story as the weakest hunter rises to become the world's strongest. Engage in strategic combat with swappable skills and equipment, recruit an army of shadow soldiers, and challenge powerful bosses in various game modes. New story chapters and content are continuously added.

Highlights
  • Webtoon story adaptation
  • Strategic combat with swappable skills
  • Play as original webtoon hunters
  • Recruit shadow soldier army
  • Challenge dungeons and bosses
  • New story chapters and content
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2.5th Anniversary Beyond Update! Get 500 Special Summon Tickets, 10,000 Essence Stones, 20 Rate Up Tickets and more! Go Gunhee reimagined! The new Successor, Velvet, makes her debut! Check out the new 4-Hunter Mode and new story chapters! Experience even greater opportunities for growth. Hunters, arise! Get a Legendary Artifact Set + Sung Jinwoo's Black Suit costume just by playing the game! The adaptation of the webtoon with 14.3 billion views is playable NOW! [The action-packed webtoon comes to life with amazing graphics!] Play as Jinwoo and experience every moment of his climb from the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind to the world’s strongest hunter! Experience the webtoon’s story - and discover brand new exclusive stories! [Play strategically with swappable equipment and skills!] Watch your combat style evolve based on your choices! Dodge with Extreme Evasion, and then strike a killing blow with a perfectly timed QTE skill! [Play as the top hunters from the original story!] All your webtoon favorites are here, including: Ultimate Hunter Choi Jong-In, Beastly Baek Yoonho, and the unparalleled Cha Hae-In! Combine different hunters, abilities, and tactics and form your ultimate team! [Challenge dangerous dungeons and defeat powerful bosses!] As you grow stronger, so do the gates! Form your teams, apply your strategies, clear the gates, and obtain rewards! Tackle an array of different game modes, including massive dungeon raids, boss replays, and Time Attack content where every second counts! [Become the Monarch of Shadows and recruit your army!] Command squads of loyal Shadow Soldiers by extracting the shadows of monsters you have defeated and recruiting them as your new allies! The Hunters Association Premium Subscription is a monthly subscription item, and the price of $9.99 per month (or regional equivalent amount) will be charged to your Apple ID after purchase. Payment is made automatically every month from the first payment date until you cancel the subscription, and your Apple ID account will also be charged when the monthly subscription is renewed. Users can cancel the subscription through their Apple account settings, and if they don't cancel their subscription 24 hours before the next payment date, their subscription may be automatically renewed. (*The subscription cancellation policy is based on the marketplace cancellation policy.) Visit the Official Forums for the latest updates and more information about the game! Official forum: https://forum.netmarble.com/slv_en Official Discord: https://discord.gg/sololevelingarise-gl Official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoloLevelingARISE_GL Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoloLevelingARISE.EN Official Twitter(X): https://twitter.com/Sololv_ARISE_GL Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sololeveling.arise ※ This app offers in-app purchases. You can disable this feature by adjusting your device’s settings. ※ By downloading this game, you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. - Terms of Service: http://help.netmarble.com/policy/terms_of_service.asp?locale=en - Privacy Policy: https://help.netmarble.com/terms/privacy_policy_en?lcLocale=en

About

Monster Hunter Now

Embark on a real-world hunting adventure, tracking and battling iconic monsters. Team up with friends to take down formidable foes using crafted weapons and armor. Experience authentic hunting action adapted for mobile with AR features and quick, engaging 75-second hunts.

Highlights
  • Hunt monsters in the real world
  • Team up with fellow hunters
  • Craft powerful weapons and armor
  • AR Camera for monster encounters
  • 75-second hunt challenges
  • Adventure Sync for marking monsters
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The thrill of the hunt is calling. Begin your hunting adventure now! Hunt monsters in the real world: Embark on a global quest to track down and hunt some of the most formidable monsters from the Monster Hunter universe as they appear in our world. Forge powerful weapons and team up with fellow hunters to track down larger-than-life monsters and take them head-on. Authentic hunting action carefully adapted to mobile: Discover a variety of monsters depending on the habitat around you – Forest, Desert or Swamp – and engage in thrilling hunts solo, or band together with fellow hunters to take on these large monsters. The simplified tap-based controls and high-fidelity graphics enable you to engage in enjoyable hunting action wherever you go. See monsters around you with the AR Camera: Experience what it’s like to have these iconic monsters appear in the real world with exclusive AR Camera features. Master the hunt in 75 seconds: Can you complete the hunt within 75 seconds? Master the weapons, craft armor sets and hone your skills – exploit weaknesses and utilize every element at your disposal to take on the hunt. Mark monsters even with your phone in the pocket: With Adventure Sync, you can use a Paintball to track monsters while you explore your town and bring the hunt to your doorstep afterwards. As you explore, your Palico can mark passing monsters with Palico Paintballs, even while you aren’t actively playing, allowing you to return to them later, ensuring that the action never stops.

Screenshots

Solo Leveling4 screens
Monster Hunter Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

Solo Leveling and Monster Hunter Now both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Monster Hunter Now's written reviews are positive against 46% of Solo Leveling's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solo Leveling sells 39 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Monster Hunter Now sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Solo Leveling against 4.7 for Monster Hunter Now. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59K and 49K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of Solo Leveling's written reviews are positive against 58% of Monster Hunter Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solo Leveling ships an update monthly, Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Solo Leveling versus Monster Hunter Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolo LevelingMonster Hunter Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (59K ratings)4.7 (49K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.3% of reviews57.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59K — better49K
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#59 — better#86
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size300 MB219 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNetmarble CorporationScopely Explore, Inc.

Customer experience

Solo Leveling

All ratings59,172 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews1,543 reviews
Positive46.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative39.4%

Monster Hunter Now

All ratings49,080 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews897 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral12.2%
Negative30.3%

User reviews

Solo Leveling

From 59K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth combat and animations
  • 🎨 Faithful adaptation of the source material
  • 🎮 Engaging gameplay mechanics
  • 💎 Generous rewards for free-to-play players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • ⏱️ Excessive loading times between menus
  • 💰 Overwhelming number of microtransactions
  • 🤖 Weak AI companions

Monster Hunter Now

From 49K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Faithful Monster Hunter experience
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🤝 Fun multiplayer
  • 🌍 Engaging real-world exploration

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Restrictive gameplay when moving
  • 💰 Expensive microtransactions
  • 🔍 Limited monster and resource spawns
  • 🔍 Slow progression
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

Bugs and requests

Solo Leveling

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to download patch file
  • Crashes during boss fights and time-limited challenges
  • Progression blockers due to level caps
  • Inconsistent target locking and skill registration

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved network optimization
  • Customizable controls and camera
  • More offline progression options
  • Guild/co-op features

Monster Hunter Now

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes during battles
  • Login issues and lost progress
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Inconsistent GPS tracking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to craft potions
  • Wider search radius
  • More weapon types
  • Long-distance multiplayer
  • Improved social features

In-app purchases

39 purchases

Solo Leveling

Subscriptions1
  • H.A. Premium Sub Ticket$9.991 Month
One-time38
  • Daily Draw Ticket Pack$0.99
  • Daily Basic Growth Pack$0.99
  • Lucky Clover Fortune Box Pac..$0.99
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  • Daily Diamond Boost$0.99
  • Parade Level Up Pack III$0.99
  • Daily Artifact Growth Pack$0.99
  • Plus Parade Pack III$0.99
  • Plus Parade Pack V$0.99
  • SSR Cha Hae-In Special Chanc..$1.99
  • Rate Up Draw Special Offer$1.99
  • Blessing Stone Festival Pack I$2.99
  • New Hunter Pack I$2.99
  • New_Daily Essence Stones Boost$3.99
  • Draw Ticket Wish Pack$3.99
  • Daily Diamond Bonus Pack$3.99
  • Pickup Recruit. Chance Pack II$3.99
  • 1st Anniversary Celebration!..2 variants$4.99
  • Daily Essence Stone Support$6.99
  • Daily Growth Support$6.99
  • Artifact Enhance Deluxe Pack$6.99
  • Plus Parade Pack VII$6.99
  • Rate Up Draw Boost Pack$6.99
  • Daily Growth Support$7.99
  • 50-Day Celebr. Step-Up Pack 1$7.99
  • Hunter Power Boost Pack I$9.99
  • Starter Hunter Pass Deluxe$9.99
  • Rate Up Draw Dual Pack I$9.99
  • Weapon Enhancement Deluxe Pack$9.99
  • Deluxe Hunter Pass$18.99
  • New Lucky Box Bundle Pack II$18.99
  • Hot 100th Day Festival Pack II$18.99
  • Deluxe Hunter Pass S6$18.99
  • Deluxe Hunter Pass S5$18.99
  • Hunter Pass Deluxe S3$18.99
  • Deluxe Hunter Pass S2$18.99
  • Weekly Draw Ticket Pack$19.99
  • Brilliant Light Update Pack II$21.99
  • Ref. Summer Fest Pack$23.99
21 purchases

Monster Hunter Now

One-time21
  • 150 Gems$1.99
  • 300 Gems$1.99
  • Item Box Expansion$1.99
Show 18 more
  • LNY 2026 Event Pass$3.99
  • Spring Egg Bonus Pass$3.99
  • 400 Gems$4.99
  • 750 Gems$4.99
  • Starter bundle pack$6.99
  • Starter Pack(7 Days Only)$6.99
  • Summer Hunt 2024 Ticket$6.99
  • Winter Hunt 2025$8.99
  • Halloween Pack$9.99
  • Prime Hunter's Pass$9.99
  • NY 2024 Bargain Gems$14.99
  • 1,400 Gems$14.99
  • 2,250 Gems$14.99
  • Anniversary Gem Pack$14.99
  • NY 2025 Bargain Gems$14.99
  • MH Now 2024 Global Ticket$14.99
  • 1st Anniversary Gem Pack$14.99
  • 3,000 Gems$29.99

Questions

Is Solo Leveling free?
Solo Leveling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Hunter Now free?
Monster Hunter Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solo Leveling or Monster Hunter Now?
Monster Hunter Now is rated higher. Solo Leveling averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while Monster Hunter Now averages 4.7 from 49K ratings.
Do Solo Leveling or Monster Hunter Now have ads?
Neither Solo Leveling nor Monster Hunter Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solo Leveling or Monster Hunter Now?
Solo Leveling ships an update monthly, and Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Most recently, Solo Leveling was updated on October 30, 2026 and Monster Hunter Now on October 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Solo Leveling or Monster Hunter Now?
Solo Leveling currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and Monster Hunter Now at #86. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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