# Spell Masters vs Monster Trainer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monster Trainer at 80% against Spell Masters's 47%. Monster Trainer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Spell Masters's advantage is ratings volume (340 vs 75). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spell Masters sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Trainer sells 10 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 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 340 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Spell Masters's written reviews are positive against 80% of Monster Trainer's.

Spell Masters ships an update every 2 weeks, Monster Trainer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spell Masters | Monster Trainer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-masters/id6448452145/reviews) | **[4.9 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-trainer-idle-rpg/id6465843366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **340** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Wild Spark Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641864039) | [SOULGAME INFORMATION CO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/561651780) |

## What reviewers say

### Spell Masters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spell-masters/id6448452145)

Embark on a magical journey to become a legendary Spell Master by building powerful decks of spells and guardians. Engage in various game modes, join guilds for community interaction, and collect powerful rewards. This casual fantasy RPG offers deep tactical gameplay that is easy to learn.

**Highlights:** Build powerful spell and guardian decks, Engage in multiple game modes (Adventures, PvP, Daily Levels), Join or create guilds for community and rewards, Collect spells and guardians from treasure chests, Casual yet tactical gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $99.99 | 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Gift Pack0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 15 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack1.2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Package4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gift Pack9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Package9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Package19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift Pack 16 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Event Package49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spell Masters free?

Spell Masters 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, Spell Masters or Monster Trainer?

Monster Trainer is rated higher. Spell Masters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while Monster Trainer averages 4.9 from 75 ratings.

### Do Spell Masters or Monster Trainer have ads?

Both Spell Masters and Monster Trainer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spell Masters or Monster Trainer?

Spell Masters ships an update every 2 weeks, and Monster Trainer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spell Masters was updated on November 3, 2026 and Monster Trainer on November 3, 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.*