Comparison

Monster Frontline vs PliDeckTD

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

Head to head
About

Monster Frontline

Features
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【Features】 The summoners possess the incredible ability to control monsters, creating the robust team and venturing into the depths of the Magic Library for mystical powers, and employ strategic attribute advantages and tactical combos to outwit their opponents and earn victories. ◆Easily Connect in High-Speed Battles◆ Monsters are divided into three attributes: Scissors, Rock, and Paper. Skillfully using attribute advantages can deal higher damage to opponents. Sending out three identical monsters allows them to connect, triggering exclusive combo skills during battles. Higher-tier monsters possess unique activation conditions for their special abilities. Master the timing of skill activation and embark on the path to victory. ◆Join Forces in the Boss Challenge◆ In the depths of the Magic Library, uncontrollable evil monsters exist. Summoners, who are usually at odds with each other, must unite to face these endlessly formidable creatures. Utilize strategies and teamwork, unleash the team's maximum damage output, withstand the assault of mighty monsters, and reap exclusive bountiful rewards together. ◆Build Your Strong Team◆ Within the Magic Library, there are dozens of different monsters. Summoners must collect more monsters to enhance their strength, allowing for a more diverse and powerful team composition. Upgrading owned monsters grants substantial improvements to their skills, enhancing the team's overall performance. Assemble a unique and formidable team, and stand out among the summoners!

About

PliDeckTD

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Determine your units with a poker hand! A new evolution of strategic tower defense, PliDeck TD! Stop playing games that simply place given units! PliDeck TD offers a unique system where players draw 5 cards to complete a hand and summon units corresponding to that poker hand. Core Game Mechanisms 1. Draw, Discard, and Complete! - Draw 5 cards to complete the best possible hand. - The power of the summoned unit is determined by the completed hand (from One Pair to Royal Flush). - Which cards to keep and which hand to aim for depends entirely on your judgment. 2. Special Recipe Evolution System by Hand - 40 types of powerful units await your command. - It is not just about merging the same units. The unit combination (recipe) required to evolve into a higher hand varies at each stage. - Choose a strategic evolution path to fill the field with top-tier units with overwhelming firepower. 3. Unique Strategies by Symbol - Each unit has specialized abilities such as penetration, explosion, buff, and crowd control (CC) according to its symbol. - Optimize your symbol combinations to block monster waves that grow exponentially stronger. 4. Joker Cards: The Key to Permanent Growth - Strengthen Joker Cards with currency earned by clearing stages. - Gain the power to challenge higher difficulties through permanent buffs such as basic attack power and gold gain. 5. Endless Challenges, Various Stages, and Infinite Trials - Difficulty Levels: Conquer stages by difficulty that test your limits. - Event Stages: Special battlefields with different rules and rewards open every time. - Infinite Trials: The ultimate test where you block endless enemies and compete for rankings with users worldwide.

Screenshots

Monster Frontline4 screens
PliDeckTD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PliDeckTD at daily against Monster Frontline's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Monster Frontline sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PliDeckTD sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Frontline ships an update every 3 weeks, PliDeckTD daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Monster Frontline versus PliDeckTD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster FrontlinePliDeckTD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.0 GB217 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperHUNG WELL International CompanyPLNB

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Monster Frontline

One-time10
  • Random Battle Gold Pass$1.99
  • Fate Struggle Gold Pass$1.99
  • Newcomer's Pack$1.99
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  • Golden Gift Pack$2.99
  • Platinum Chest$2.99
  • Platinum Gift Pack$3.99
  • Diamond Chest$3.99
  • Season Pass$4.99
  • Event Pass$4.99
  • Diamond Gift Pack$4.99
7 purchases

PliDeckTD

One-time7
  • 66 GEM$1.99
  • Speed Boost Pack$2.99
  • Ad Removal$3.99
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  • 202 GEM$4.99
  • Ad Removal Package$5.99
  • 725 GEM$17.99
  • 1232 GEM$24.99

Questions

Is Monster Frontline free?
Monster Frontline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PliDeckTD free?
PliDeckTD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Monster Frontline or PliDeckTD have ads?
Both Monster Frontline and PliDeckTD show ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Frontline or PliDeckTD?
Monster Frontline ships an update every 3 weeks, and PliDeckTD daily. Most recently, Monster Frontline was updated on September 29, 2026 and PliDeckTD on October 16, 2026.

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