# Bulu Monster vs Monster Chef

The clearest difference is rating: Monster Chef at 4.8 against Bulu Monster's 4.3. Bulu Monster's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bulu Monster sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Chef sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Chef holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Bulu Monster's written reviews are positive against 70% of Monster Chef's.

Bulu Monster ships an update every 2 weeks, Monster Chef every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bulu Monster | Monster Chef |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulu-monster/id590210633/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-chef/id1338668933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Sigma Game Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/377177857) | [Coconut Island Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/316049057) |

## What reviewers say

### Bulu Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bulu-monster/id590210633)

Become a monster trainer on Bulu Island, discovering, capturing, fighting, and training over 150 unique monsters. Engage in role-playing adventures, explore fantasy maps, and challenge other trainers online. The game features one-hand touch controls and an online shop for special items.

**Highlights:** Discover, capture, and train monsters, Collect over 150 unique monsters, Engage in role-playing adventures, Challenge friends and other trainers online, Explore 14 fantasy maps, One-hand touch controls

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bulu Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bulu Pack A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bulu Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bulu Pack B | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trigger Shop Package 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Trigger Shop Package 02 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Potion Package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lolipop Stick Package 01 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bulu Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Capture Event Package 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ice Cream Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bulu Pack 4 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Monster Draw Package 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bulu Pack 5 | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Engaging story
- 💎 Unique monsters
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🎵 Enjoyable music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 📤 Difficult to recover account
- 💰 Aggressive monetization
- 🕹️ Unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Unclear progression

**Reported bugs**

- Stuck on farm screen
- Disappearing monsters
- Broken Facebook login
- Unresponsive arena battles
- Glitched event encounters

**Requested features**

- Permanent account system
- More content updates
- Improved PvP matchmaking
- Easier evolution process
- Reduced in-app purchases


### Monster Chef

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-chef/id1338668933)

Embark on a culinary adventure as a monster chef, exploring a hidden world to capture and cook strange creatures. Discover unique recipes and uncover a suspenseful plot in this stylish and humorous cooking game.

**Highlights:** Monster capture and exploration, Innovative cooking system, Roguelike gameplay with random maps, Suspenseful hidden plot and quests, Stylish and humorous character design

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited time 1. Rookie package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited time 14. Spell Card 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited time 2. Speed packs | $0.99 | one-time |
| A small amount of magic potion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited time 1. Speed packs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium amount of magic potion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limit 7. Recipe + seasoning | $3.99 | one-time |
| Month card | $3.99 | one-time |
| Luxury monthly card | $8.99 | one-time |
| A pack of magic potions | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Shopper Slime II | $9.99 | one-time |
| A box of magic potions | $19.99 | one-time |
| Limited time 6.Catalyst+Potion | $19.99 | one-time |
| Massive magic potion | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique and creative game
- 🎨 Excellent art style and animations
- 🕹️ Engaging and addictive gameplay
- 🔍 Interesting exploration and discovery
- 💰 No paywalls or forced ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Confusing or random recipe discovery
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of mechanics
- 🔒 Login and account issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or connect to server
- Lost progress and purchases after updates
- Freezing or crashing on certain actions
- Broken or non-functional features
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode or better server stability
- Improved recipe management and search
- More variety in monsters and dishes
- Ability to link accounts across devices
- Better tutorial and onboarding experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bulu Monster free?

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

### Is Monster Chef free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bulu Monster or Monster Chef?

Monster Chef is rated higher. Bulu Monster averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Monster Chef averages 4.8 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Bulu Monster or Monster Chef have ads?

Both Bulu Monster and Monster Chef show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bulu Monster or Monster Chef?

Bulu Monster ships an update every 2 weeks, and Monster Chef every 2 months. Most recently, Bulu Monster was updated on October 29, 2026 and Monster Chef on October 29, 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.*