# Mount and Magic vs Monster Trainer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Trainer at 80% against Mount and Magic's 18%. Monster Trainer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (75 vs 9). Mount and Magic's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mount and Magic sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Trainer sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Monster Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Trainer has 75 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Mount and Magic's written reviews are positive against 80% of Monster Trainer's.

Mount and Magic ships an update every 3 days, Monster Trainer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mount and Magic | Monster Trainer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mount-and-magic/id6443552409/reviews) | **[4.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-trainer-idle-rpg/id6465843366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [HONG KONG YOULOFT TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/893452478) | [SOULGAME INFORMATION CO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/561651780) |

## What reviewers say

### Mount and Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mount-and-magic/id6443552409)

Engage in a tactical battle against undead souls in a wilderness setting. Discover a mysterious golden skull that brings both fortune and peril. Experience simple, time-passing gameplay with a trendy retro pixel art style.

**Highlights:** Tactical battles, Undead encounters, Treasure discovery, Simple gameplay, Retro pixel art

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70 Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Goku Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Curious Brother skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy bank2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Elder Skin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Equipment upgrade 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Priest Character Skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Chosen skin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free | $9.99 | one-time |
| Speed Monthly Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Equipment upgrade 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Gem | $19.99 | one-time |
| Magnet Effect Monthly Pass | $29.99 | one-time |


### Monster Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-trainer-idle-rpg/id6465843366)

Lead a prehistoric tribe, tame wild animals, and cultivate warriors to battle giant beasts. Explore ancient ruins, complete tasks to grow your tribe, and engage in multiplayer battles. Discover secrets from the past through fossil exploration.

**Highlights:** Explore primitive world, Collect and tame ancient beasts, Hand-drawn visual effects, Complete tasks for tribe growth, Multiplayer battles, Explore fossils

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super-Value Bundles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack1.2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Banana Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Package4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 月カード | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Gift Pack9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Package9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| スーパー月間カード | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event Package19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 16 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Event Package49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Event Package99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mount and Magic free?

Mount and Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monster Trainer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mount and Magic or Monster Trainer?

Monster Trainer is rated higher. Mount and Magic averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Monster Trainer averages 4.9 from 75 ratings.

### Do Mount and Magic or Monster Trainer have ads?

Both Mount and Magic and Monster Trainer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mount and Magic or Monster Trainer?

Mount and Magic ships an update every 3 days, and Monster Trainer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mount and Magic was updated on October 30, 2026 and Monster Trainer on October 7, 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.*