# Machine Gun Fun vs Monster Catch Run

The clearest difference is price: Monster Catch Run at Free against Machine Gun Fun's $0.49. Monster Catch Run also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 38 months). Machine Gun Fun's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Monster Catch Run is free to download; Machine Gun Fun costs $0.49 up front. Monster Catch Run sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Machine Gun Fun asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monster Catch Run holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Catch Run has 832 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Machine Gun Fun's written reviews are positive against 49% of Monster Catch Run's.

Machine Gun Fun ships an update every 38 months, Monster Catch Run weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Machine Gun Fun | Monster Catch Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-gun-fun/id586114806/reviews) | **[4.5 (832 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-catch-run/id1638101218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **832** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **49.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 13 MB | 240 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Hempfling](https://appshunter.io/developer/422781074) | [国新 夏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538418070) |

## What reviewers say

### Machine Gun Fun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/machine-gun-fun/id586114806)

Engage in endless fun shooting tin cans with various configurations. Enjoy a challenging Can Toss mode and aim cans into barrels. Experience exciting challenges with different numbers of cans.

**Highlights:** Multiple tin can configurations, Tin Can Toss mode, Shoot cans into a barrel, Timed can challenges, Physics-based can movement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Catch Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-catch-run/id1638101218)

Embark on a thrilling dinosaur hunting adventure. Capture various dinosaurs, merge them to create colossal beasts, and dominate your rivals in epic battles.

**Highlights:** Dinosaur hunting, Dinosaur merging, Competitive battles, Colossal dinosaur creation

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Newbie Skins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $2.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + 10 Dinos + 5,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds + 5 Skins + 5,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| NoAds+ 20 Dinos + 20,000 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun for all ages
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 💎 Great value for free game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after reaching higher levels
- 🤯 Frustrating loss of progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at specific levels
- Coins/rewards not properly awarded
- Disappearing/lost progress and in-game items
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to keep progress after reaching higher levels
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free option
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Machine Gun Fun free?

Machine Gun Fun costs $0.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Catch Run free?

Monster Catch Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Machine Gun Fun or Monster Catch Run?

Monster Catch Run is rated higher. Machine Gun Fun averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Monster Catch Run averages 4.5 from 832 ratings.

### Do Machine Gun Fun or Monster Catch Run have ads?

Monster Catch Run shows ads; Machine Gun Fun does not.

### Which is updated more often, Machine Gun Fun or Monster Catch Run?

Machine Gun Fun ships an update every 38 months, and Monster Catch Run weekly. Most recently, Machine Gun Fun was updated on October 20, 2026 and Monster Catch Run on October 24, 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.*