# Solo Leveling vs Monster Hunter Now

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Solo Leveling | Monster Hunter Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (59K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-levelingarise/id1662742277/reviews) | **[4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **59K** | 49K |
| Positive reviews | 46.3% of reviews | **57.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | #72 |
| Size | 300 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Netmarble Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/930364579) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### Solo Leveling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solo-levelingarise/id1662742277)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Action, #73 Top Free · Role Playing, #78 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #148 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (39)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Monster Hunter Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Action, #109 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #56 in the App Store charts, and Monster Hunter Now at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*