# Monster Trainer vs Layer Man 3D

The clearest difference is update cadence: Layer Man 3D at every 3 weeks against Monster Trainer's every 4 months. Layer Man 3D also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 54%) and ratings volume (88K vs 3.4K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Trainer sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Layer Man 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Layer Man 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Layer Man 3D has 88K ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Monster Trainer's written reviews are positive against 77% of Layer Man 3D's.

Monster Trainer ships an update every 4 months, Layer Man 3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Trainer | Layer Man 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-trainer-runner-3d/id6443844165/reviews) | **[4.6 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-man-3d-run-and-collect/id6445820370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.4K | **88K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 475 MB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Negaxy., JSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599205601) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-trainer-runner-3d/id6443844165)

Collect food to evolve your monsters and become the strongest trainer. Battle other trainers to earn badges and unlock new lands filled with powerful creatures. Build your ultimate monster team.

**Highlights:** Collect food for monsters, Catch monsters, Evolve monsters, Battle trainers, Earn badges, Build a dream team

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dollar 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monster 1 Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supply Silver Pack Sale | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monster 2 Sale | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads in game | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monster Legendary | $2.99 | one-time |
| Monster 3 Sale | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Supply Diamond Pack Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 4 Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 5 Sale | $4.99 | one-time |
| Monster 6 Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| No ads Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monster 7 Sale | $14.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Monster 8 Sale | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dollar 7 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great game
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 🎉 Addictive gameplay
- 🤩 Awesome monsters to collect
- 🕹️ Satisfying battles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤯 Unrealistic in-app purchases
- 🤔 Not like the ads
- 🤷‍♂️ Feels like a Pokémon ripoff

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working after purchase
- Safari zone resets after clearing
- Incorrect monster display in battles
- Laggy performance on older devices
- Microphone not working

**Requested features**

- Add more monsters and islands
- Implement trading between players
- Improve food/item pricing
- Add multiplayer and PvP modes
- Implement cloud/game save feature


### Layer Man 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layer-man-3d-run-and-collect/id6445820370)

Race through a crowded runway collecting hoops and layers to build a slinky toy. Dodge obstacles to maintain your score and progress through increasingly difficult levels. This hyper-casual game tests your reflexes and concentration.

**Highlights:** Collect hoops and layers, Build a slinky toy, Dodge obstacles, Multiple increasing difficulty levels, Test reflexes and concentration, Visually appealing graphics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Almost no ads
- 🤩 Great game overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads longer than gameplay
- 🔍 No ads button doesn't work
- 🤔 Questionable age rating

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Levels repeat instead of progressing

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Fix the no ads button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Trainer free?

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

### Is Layer Man 3D free?

Layer Man 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Monster Trainer or Layer Man 3D?

Layer Man 3D is rated higher. Monster Trainer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Layer Man 3D averages 4.6 from 88K ratings.

### Do Monster Trainer or Layer Man 3D have ads?

Both Monster Trainer and Layer Man 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Trainer or Layer Man 3D?

Monster Trainer ships an update every 4 months, and Layer Man 3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Monster Trainer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Layer Man 3D on October 27, 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.*