Comparison

Monster Hunter Now vs Doodle Magic

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

Head to head
About

Monster Hunter Now

Embark on a real-world hunting adventure, tracking and battling iconic monsters. Team up with friends to take down formidable foes using crafted weapons and armor. Experience authentic hunting action adapted for mobile with AR features and quick, engaging 75-second hunts.

Highlights
  • Hunt monsters in the real world
  • Team up with fellow hunters
  • Craft powerful weapons and armor
  • AR Camera for monster encounters
  • 75-second hunt challenges
  • Adventure Sync for marking monsters
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The thrill of the hunt is calling. Begin your hunting adventure now! Hunt monsters in the real world: Embark on a global quest to track down and hunt some of the most formidable monsters from the Monster Hunter universe as they appear in our world. Forge powerful weapons and team up with fellow hunters to track down larger-than-life monsters and take them head-on. Authentic hunting action carefully adapted to mobile: Discover a variety of monsters depending on the habitat around you – Forest, Desert or Swamp – and engage in thrilling hunts solo, or band together with fellow hunters to take on these large monsters. The simplified tap-based controls and high-fidelity graphics enable you to engage in enjoyable hunting action wherever you go. See monsters around you with the AR Camera: Experience what it’s like to have these iconic monsters appear in the real world with exclusive AR Camera features. Master the hunt in 75 seconds: Can you complete the hunt within 75 seconds? Master the weapons, craft armor sets and hone your skills – exploit weaknesses and utilize every element at your disposal to take on the hunt. Mark monsters even with your phone in the pocket: With Adventure Sync, you can use a Paintball to track monsters while you explore your town and bring the hunt to your doorstep afterwards. As you explore, your Palico can mark passing monsters with Palico Paintballs, even while you aren’t actively playing, allowing you to return to them later, ensuring that the action never stops.

About

Doodle Magic

Become a mighty wizard defending a village from monsters and slimes. Upgrade gear, collect skills, and build an indestructible fortress to overcome endless challenges and boss battles. Embark on a tower defense journey.

Highlights
  • Upgrade epic gear and forge powerful wizard
  • Collect and synthesize gems
  • Explore and combine mystical skills
  • Defend against endless slime monsters
  • Build and upgrade unique ramparts
  • Challenge Abyss Mode with random monster combinations
Features
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Step into the Middle Ages, where the village of Hamel is plagued by mice and overrun by monsters. As a young wizard, you waved your wand to rid the village of a multitude of creatures. Yet, a greater danger lurks ahead. Are you ready to face slimes and other formidable monsters? Features: Be a Mighty Wizard! - Upgrade epic gear, collect and synthesize gems to forge a powerful wizard leading the entire battlefield. Collect your Fantasy Skills - Explore mystical skills and collect a unique combination to break free from traditional tactical limits. Take on Endless Slimes! - Embrace endless slime monster challenges, showcasing your wizard skills to defend our homeland. Build your unique rampart - Upgrade wall durability, collect wall magic resistance, and create your unique castle, an indestructible fortress. Challenge the Abyss Mode - Confront randomly combined monster challenges, strategically choose skill card combinations, as hordes of monster bosses are about to descend. Get ready for an exhilarating combat experience! Updates and Support: We are committed to continuous game updates, providing players with the better gaming experience. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to contact our support team. **Join us now, embark on a brand new tower defense journey, and let the wizard's glory be in your hands.

Screenshots

Monster Hunter Now4 screens
Doodle Magic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monster Hunter Now at none against Doodle Magic's shown. Monster Hunter Now also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. Monster Hunter Now sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Doodle Magic sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monster Hunter Now holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49K and 15K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Monster Hunter Now's written reviews are positive against 56% of Doodle Magic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monster Hunter Now ships an update fortnightly, Doodle Magic every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Monster Hunter Now versus Doodle Magic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonster Hunter NowDoodle Magic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (49K ratings) — better4.3 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews — better56.2% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better15K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#60 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB240 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperScopely Explore, Inc.Dodjoy HK

Customer experience

Monster Hunter Now

All ratings49,080 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews897 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral12.2%
Negative30.3%

Doodle Magic

All ratings15,072 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews831 reviews
Positive56.2%
Neutral14.8%
Negative29.0%

User reviews

Monster Hunter Now

From 49K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Faithful Monster Hunter experience
  • 🎨 Great graphics
  • 🤝 Fun multiplayer
  • 🌍 Engaging real-world exploration

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Restrictive gameplay when moving
  • 💰 Expensive microtransactions
  • 🔍 Limited monster and resource spawns
  • 🔍 Slow progression
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

Doodle Magic

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Unique art style
  • 🎨 Customizable abilities
  • 💡 Potential for future updates
  • 🎮 Enjoyable tower defense experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Targeting/AI issues
  • 🔍 Lack of in-game explanations
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and grind
  • 💰 Monetization concerns
  • 🔧 Bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Monster Hunter Now

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes during battles
  • Login issues and lost progress
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Inconsistent GPS tracking

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to craft potions
  • Wider search radius
  • More weapon types
  • Long-distance multiplayer
  • Improved social features

Doodle Magic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ads not working
  • Overlapping UI elements
  • Game crashes and freezes
  • Progression issues after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to control spell targeting
  • Improved gem management and combination
  • Endless/survival mode
  • More diverse enemy types and level design
  • Better balance between free-to-play and paid progression

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Monster Hunter Now

One-time21
  • 150 Gems$1.99
  • 300 Gems$1.99
  • Item Box Expansion$1.99
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  • LNY 2026 Event Pass$3.99
  • Spring Egg Bonus Pass$3.99
  • 400 Gems$4.99
  • 750 Gems$4.99
  • Starter bundle pack$6.99
  • Starter Pack(7 Days Only)$6.99
  • Summer Hunt 2024 Ticket$6.99
  • Winter Hunt 2025$8.99
  • Halloween Pack$9.99
  • Prime Hunter's Pass$9.99
  • NY 2024 Bargain Gems$14.99
  • 1,400 Gems$14.99
  • 2,250 Gems$14.99
  • Anniversary Gem Pack$14.99
  • NY 2025 Bargain Gems$14.99
  • MH Now 2024 Global Ticket$14.99
  • 1st Anniversary Gem Pack$14.99
  • 3,000 Gems$29.99
6 purchases

Doodle Magic

One-time6
  • Several Crystal$0.99
  • A handful of Crystal$4.99
  • A pile of Crystal$9.99
Show 3 more
  • A pack of Crystal$19.99
  • A bag of Crystal$49.99
  • A box of Crystal$99.99

Questions

Is Monster Hunter Now free?
Monster Hunter Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Doodle Magic free?
Doodle Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Monster Hunter Now or Doodle Magic?
Monster Hunter Now is rated higher. Monster Hunter Now averages 4.7 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Doodle Magic averages 4.3 from 15K ratings.
Do Monster Hunter Now or Doodle Magic have ads?
Doodle Magic shows ads; Monster Hunter Now does not.
Which is updated more often, Monster Hunter Now or Doodle Magic?
Monster Hunter Now ships an update fortnightly, and Doodle Magic every 6 weeks. Most recently, Monster Hunter Now was updated on October 26, 2026 and Doodle Magic on October 26, 2026.

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