# Monstrometer vs Swift & Shout

The clearest difference is price: Monstrometer at Free against Swift & Shout's $0.99. Monstrometer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Swift & Shout's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 71%). On ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Monstrometer is free to download; Swift & Shout costs $0.99 up front. Swift & Shout sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Monstrometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monstrometer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 20 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Monstrometer's written reviews are positive against 91% of Swift & Shout's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Monstrometer ships an update every 3 months, Swift & Shout fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monstrometer | Swift & Shout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstrometer/id335896676/reviews)** | [4.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-and-shout/id6748541854/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **20** |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 51 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [T3 Digital Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/335896679) | [Glen Bentley](https://appshunter.io/developer/537502474) |

## What reviewers say

### Monstrometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstrometer/id335896676)

This app helps you identify and understand supernatural beings. It uses biometric scans and questions to assess if someone is a disguised creature like a zombie or vampire, and offers survival tips and videos.

**Highlights:** Biometric finger scan for creature identification, Psychometric questions to assess supernatural probability, Survival videos for various creatures, Tips for dealing with supernatural beings, Social game for tricking friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and fun
- 👍 Great for messing with friends
- 💡 Identifies monsters accurately (according to users)
- 🤩 Never gets old
- 💯 Good for parties and icebreakers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashing
- 🐛 App force closes
- 🐛 Data loss due to crashes
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📉 Inconsistent results

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Keeps crashing
- Crashes every time
- Force closes
- Bug that makes the app crash and delete data

**Requested features**

- Update the app on the AppStore
- Add sound effects
- Make human a result option
- Add unicorn and pegasus monsters
- Show most common answer and past quizzes


### Swift & Shout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-and-shout/id6748541854)

A charades game designed for Taylor Swift fans to test their knowledge of her songs, lyrics, and iconic moments. Features themed word packs, difficulty levels, and offline play for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Motion-controlled gameplay, Themed word packs, Multiple difficulty levels, Real-time scoring, Personal best tracking, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monstrometer free?

Monstrometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Swift & Shout free?

Swift & Shout costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Monstrometer or Swift & Shout?

Monstrometer is rated higher. Monstrometer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Swift & Shout averages 4.5 from 20 ratings.

### Do Monstrometer or Swift & Shout have ads?

Neither Monstrometer nor Swift & Shout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monstrometer or Swift & Shout?

Monstrometer ships an update every 3 months, and Swift & Shout fortnightly. Most recently, Monstrometer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Swift & Shout on October 25, 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.*