Comparison

Monster Warlord vs Monster Train

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

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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

Monster Train

Defend the last burning pyre from Heaven's forces in this strategic deckbuilding roguelike. Build unique decks with over 250 cards from five distinct monster clans, upgrade champions, and explore powerful locations to restore the Inferno. Enjoy ultimate replayability with daily and custom challenges.

Highlights
  • Unlock over 250 cards
  • 5 distinct Monster Clans
  • Upgrade powerful Champions
  • Explore powerful locations
  • Daily & Custom challenges
  • Includes Wild Mutations & Friends & Foes updates
Features
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Hell has frozen over. Only you can protect the final burning pyre from the forces of Heaven and restore the Inferno. Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to Roguelite Deck Building, with three vertical playing fields to defend. Features: * Unlock over 250 cards * Discover 5 Monster Clans, each with their own distinct gameplay * Each clan has 10 levels to unlock, bringing new cards to your deck * Upgrade your powerful Champions multiple times * Challenge your friends to beat your score * Includes the released updates Wild Mutations and Friends & Foes! Ultimate Replayability No playthrough is ever the same, it’s a fresh challenge every time. You’ll really never play the same deck twice! Perfect entertainment for your mobile device! Explore powerful locations To take back hell, you’ll need to power up. Choose your route carefully, different locations yield different benefits; upgrade your Champion, recruit powerful units, upgrade cards, gain passive bonuses or duplicate any card in your deck. Strategize to fit your playstyle With five clans to choose from, each has its own unique and surprising gameplay. Pick your primary and supporting clan to gain access to all cards from both. Build your deck and perfect your strategy to defeat your enemies! Daily & Custom challenges Take on a new challenge every day with a hugely modified run due to gameplay mutators or play with your own selection of buffs and nerfs to tailor to your playstyle! Compete globally and against friends, and climb the leaderboards with a skill-focused scoring system. The Last Divinity DLC Epic new content expansion for Monster Train bringing new challenges, more replayability, and a new clan! * A new clan, the Wurmkin *Note: the Wurmkin clan unlocks upon completing Covenant level 1.* * Pact Shards; the new currency bringing benefits at a cost * New endboss: The Last Divinity Available for purchase in-game!

Screenshots

Monster Warlord4 screens
Monster Train4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monster Warlord at Free against Monster Train's $7.99. Monster Train's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Monster Warlord is free to download; Monster Train costs $7.99 up front. Monster Warlord sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Train sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Train holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Monster Warlord's written reviews are positive against 89% of Monster Train's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Warlord ships an update every 5 weeks, Monster Train every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Monster Warlord versus Monster Train: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster WarlordMonster Train
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating4.2 (1.1K ratings)4.9 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.7% of reviews88.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K1.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#14 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size495 MB533 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperCom2uS Holdings CorporationGood Shepherd Entertainment

Customer experience

Monster Warlord

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

Monster Train

All ratings1,812 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.3%

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

Monster Train

From 1.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Outstanding soundtrack
  • 🚀 Lots of discovery and relatability
  • 👍 Great deck builder with deep mechanics
  • 👍 Excellent value for money
  • 👍 Addictive and replayable gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with cloud saves and device switching
  • 🐛 Difficulty targeting off-screen bosses on mobile
  • 🐛 Finicky card selection and play controls
  • 🔋 Can drain phone battery quickly

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

Monster Train

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cloud save issues causing lost progress
  • Inability to target off-screen bosses
  • Occasional crashes and performance issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view deck during card selection
  • Customizable UI and graphics options
  • Swipe gestures for floor switching
  • 60fps support

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
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  • 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
1 purchases

Monster Train

One-time1
  • The Last Divinity DLC$3.99

Questions

Is Monster Warlord free?
Monster Warlord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Train free?
Monster Train costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monster Warlord or Monster Train?
Monster Train is rated higher. Monster Warlord averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Monster Train averages 4.9 from 1.8K ratings.
Do Monster Warlord or Monster Train have ads?
Monster Warlord shows ads; Monster Train does not.
Which is updated more often, Monster Warlord or Monster Train?
Monster Warlord ships an update every 5 weeks, and Monster Train every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monster Warlord was updated on October 23, 2026 and Monster Train on October 30, 2026.

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