Comparison

Monster Warlord vs Crab War

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

Head to head
About

Monster Warlord

Collect, combine, and battle hundreds of unique monsters across six elemental types. Engage in global PvP, raid dungeons, and compete in leagues to become the top Warlord. Form alliances and clans to conquer challenges together.

Highlights
  • Collect hundreds of unique monsters
  • Combine monsters to create stronger ones
  • Battle in World Boss events
  • Raid dungeons for rewards
  • Compete in the Arena and Global PvP
  • Form alliances and clans
Features
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The best monster collecting battle game on mobile! Collect hundreds of unique monsters and battle them in friendly competition! "If you love collecting monsters and battling with them you'll love this game." (Gameteep) "Some of the monsters (like my little tiger thing) are simply adorable." (148apps) ■ COLLECT ■ - Catch rare and mysterious monsters by questing and battling! - Discover all 6 types - Fire, Water, Air, Earth, Darkness and Holy! - Each monster has its own special attributes and abilities- so the more the merrier! ■ COMBINE ■ - Combine two monsters to create a leaner, meaner, better one! - With over 20 monster tiers, the possibilities are endless! - Combine for a chance to receive a special Plus monster stronger than normal monsters and dominate the competition! ■ COMPETE ■ - Engage in epic World Boss battles and climb to the top of the rankings! - Raid mysterious Dungeons and return with large rewards and powerful monsters! - Compete in the Arena to see who is the top Warlord! ■ BATTLE ■ - Battle players from around the world in Global PvP! - Avenge fallen allies and collect large bounties! - Battle others in the Battle League and rise to the top for great rewards! ■ SOCIALIZE ■ - Play with players from around the world! - Form vast alliances and join close-knit clans! - Fight it out in the Global Boss where all servers compete for the top spot! ▶Required Permission Guidelines We do not ask for any permission to use this app. ** This game is available in 한국어, English, Deutsch, Français ** There may be additional costs when trying to obtain certain items. * Com2uS Holdings Official Website : https://www.withhive.com * Com2uS Holdings Customer Support : https://m.withhive.com/customer/inquire Terms of Service: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M84 Privacy Policy: http://terms.withhive.com/terms/policy/view/M84

About

Crab War

Lead an army of legendary king crabs to reclaim their homeland from invading reptiles. Evolve your crabs, customize their abilities, and unleash powerful mutations to defeat your enemies. Compete in tournaments and discover new allies in this epic war.

Highlights
  • Evolve over 80 crab types
  • Spawn 33 unique queens
  • Customize 6 powerful abilities
  • Hunt over 50 reptile types
  • Mutate and reborn crabs
  • Compete in tournaments
Features
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Behold the Land of Reptiles, home of the queen and king reptiles. Team up with the world and challenge these fearsome reptiles with the legendary king crabs. Earn honor and collect king crab parts to customize your king crabs! --------------- Mutate, Multiply and Unleash the Swarm! Giant reptiles invaded their lands and drove the crabs underground. Centuries later, infused with the power of crystals, they are ready to exact their revenge!  Raise the swarm and resurface with a vengeance. Grow your army of crabs, evolve them and drive the scaly beasts out of your homeland! • Evolve more than 80 beautifully designed crabs • Spawn 33 unique queens to lead your swarm • Unleash 6 powerful abilities and customize them with up to 18 different talents • Hunt over 50 uniquely dangerous reptiles • Ecdysis and be reborn with powerful mutations • Slay the Wildebeast and claim legendary rewards • Compete with others in challenging tournaments • Modify your genes and customize your crabs in the gene tree • Call upon the help of powerful allies such as the killer crab and golden ray The fight for your home has begun. Are you ready for WAR? If you face any technical issues on your device, we would appreciate if you could contact us prior to writing a negative review. We will try to address the issue as soon as possible. Support Email : support@appxplore.com For latest news, updates, and events, follow us on: Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/crabwar Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/appxplore Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/appxplore Twitter : http://twitter.com/appxplore Privacy Policy: https://appxplore.com/index.php/contact-us/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://appxplore.com/index.php/contact-us/terms-conditions

Screenshots

Monster Warlord4 screens
Crab War4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crab War at 4.7 against Monster Warlord's 4.2. Crab War also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 79%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Warlord sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Crab War sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crab War holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Monster Warlord's written reviews are positive against 90% of Crab War's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Warlord ships an update every 5 weeks, Crab War every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monster Warlord versus Crab War: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster WarlordCrab War
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.1K ratings)4.7 (4.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews90.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K4.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB719 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperCom2uS Holdings CorporationAppxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.

Customer experience

Monster Warlord

All ratings1,098 ratings
Positive80.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews1,640 reviews
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.6%
Negative14.8%

Crab War

All ratings4,259 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews333 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.7%

User reviews

Monster Warlord

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🚀 Easy to play
  • 👍 Great for passing time
  • 👍 Good game for collecting monsters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game crashes and lags
  • 💰 Pay-to-win aspects
  • 🔒 Account issues and data loss
  • 🔒 Strict ad tracking requirements
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches

Crab War

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Relaxing and fun
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style
  • 🕹 Satisfying tapping experience
  • 🤖 Unique crab-vs-reptile concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
  • 🔒 Difficulty resetting progress
  • 🕰 Slow progression at higher levels
  • 🔍 Lack of variety in enemy designs

Bugs and requests

Monster Warlord

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Turf war mode crashes the game
  • Error (-105) preventing login
  • Incorrect drop rates for monster eggs
  • Disappearing or lost account data
  • Compatibility issues with ad blockers

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add private messaging
  • Improve guild features
  • Increase drop rates for higher tier monsters
  • Introduce a server reset or fresh start option
  • Optimize the game for newer devices

Crab War

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when watching ads
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Unresponsive controls at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • More enemy and crab types
  • Additional game modes and challenges
  • Easier way to reset progress
  • Improved event and tournament systems
  • More customization options for crabs

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Monster Warlord

One-time10
  • Jewel Bundle 6$0.99
  • Warlord Class 3 Days$2.99
  • Jewel Bundle 5$4.99
Show 7 more
  • VIP Package 1$4.99
  • Warlord Class 7 Days$5.99
  • Jewel Bundle 4$9.99
  • Event pack 10$9.99
  • Jewel Bundle 3$29.99
  • Jewel Bundle 2$49.99
  • Jewel Bundle 1$99.99
11 purchases

Crab War

Subscriptions2
  • Golden Crustacean Pass$2.997 Days
  • Golden Crustacean Pass$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Golden Ray Swarm Pack$0.99
  • Pile of Pearls$1.99
  • Appxplore Pack$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Clam of Pearls$4.99
  • 15 Days Pearl Crab Alliance$4.99
  • 12 Conches$7.99
  • Cache of Pearls$9.99
  • Value Pack$9.99
  • Conch of Pearls$19.99

Questions

Is Monster Warlord free?
Monster Warlord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crab War free?
Crab War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monster Warlord or Crab War?
Crab War is rated higher. Monster Warlord averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Crab War averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.
Do Monster Warlord or Crab War have ads?
Both Monster Warlord and Crab War show ads.
Which is updated more often, Monster Warlord or Crab War?
Monster Warlord ships an update every 5 weeks, and Crab War every 2 weeks. Most recently, Monster Warlord was updated on October 23, 2026 and Crab War on October 29, 2026.

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