Comparison

Fantamon vs MapleStory R

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

Head to head
About

Fantamon

Embark on a global adventure in this idle RPG where you team up with players worldwide. Collect over 100 unique creatures, strategize with a four-player squad, and watch your team progress even while you're offline. Role-swapping adds dynamic combat possibilities.

Highlights
  • Global servers and leaderboards
  • 4-player team battles
  • 100+ creatures to collect
  • Idle progression system
  • Role-swapping combat
  • In-game chat with emojis
Features
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Hey, global challengers! Ready to team up with players from Tokyo to Texas? In Fantamon: Idle RPG, you’ll join worldwide servers, race on leaderboards, and battle shoulder-to-shoulder with a squad of four — no language barrier, just pure fun and chaos! Welcome to Fantamon: Idle RPG — where “idle” never means “alone”! TOGETHER, WE FANTA! GLOBAL SERVERS = NO SLEEP, ALL ACTION • Race on worldwide leaderboards and outsmart rivals from every time zone! • Build your ultimate 4-player dream team — mix roles, swap tactics, and conquer contenients while cracking jokes in chat (emojis are the universal language). YOU BRING THE STRATEGY, WE BRING THE CHAOS • 100+ FANTAMONS TO COLLECT From 【Chubby Squeakzard】 to 【Funny Great Licky】, there’s a Fantamon match for every personality! • IDLE BUT NEVER BORING Your team keeps grinding while you sleep, work, or binge-watch cat videos. Even while you dream, your teammates from across the world will lead you through continents across time zones! Log back in to loot, evolve your Fantamon, and dominate the battlefield! • ROLE-SWAP LIKE A PRO Tank for breakfast, healer for lunch? Switch freely between multiple professions, each offering diverse advancement paths. Adapt your playstyle to crush every EVIL FANTAMON with flair! Ready to join the global Fanta-family? Join the adventure now and let’s turn the world into our playground! - Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/fantamon2025 - Official Discord: https://discord.gg/DDZPzmZ56w

About

MapleStory R

Embark on a classic adventure with familiar characters and visuals. Enjoy effortless growth with auto-battles and offline leveling. Customize your character with stylish outfits and build your dream home.

Highlights
  • Classic IP authorization
  • Auto-battle and offline growth
  • Pet evolution and combat
  • Extensive character customization
  • GVG and strategic battles
  • Home customization
Features
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[Official IP Authorization, Relive Classic Adventure] Relive the classic visuals and return to Maple World. Reunite with familiar faces, begin your journey of memories. [Auto-Battle, Effortless Growth] Command with one hand. Play anytime, anywhere. Level up offline 24/7. Enjoy effortless auto-battles. [Pet Evolution, All Out Attack] Diverse cultivation unlocks multiple evolutionary forms. With Seven Pets by your side, experience full power. [Fashion Forward, Shine with Style] Abundant outfits, limitless combinations. Set the style, and be the brightest spotlight in Maple World! [Forge Your Squad, Shatter with Strategy] Dominate the massive GVG battlefield with superior strategy and teamwork. Command your forces. Coordinate perfectly. Seize Victoria Island! [Exclusive Home, Cozy Space] Craft your dream home with hundreds of customizable furnishings. After every adventure, return to your own peaceful haven. [All Pets Battle, Classic Showdown] Command your pets and face iconic bosses once more. Feel the thrill reignite with the legendary soundtrack! [Strategic Synergy, Fresh Experience] Combine pet and hero skills to unleash powerful combos. Discover unique tactics and master truly strategic battles. [Map Renewal, Local Customization] Dive into world premieres: exclusive maps and events! All content tailored just for our Western players. Tap to Team Up, Lead Your Pet Legion! Jump into the adventure and join the community for exclusive rewards! [Follow Us] Discord:https://msrdc.onelink.me/bluj/uyn5zfpk Facebook (EN):https://msrus.onelink.me/xKn7/cu47c4yj Facebook (ES):https://msrsp.onelink.me/D0n0/75cqw72u Reddit:https://www.reddit.com/r/MapleR/ Website(Global):https://msrglobal.rastargames.com/

Screenshots

Fantamon4 screens
MapleStory R4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fantamon and MapleStory R both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Fantamon's written reviews are positive against 23% of MapleStory R's. Fantamon also leads on chart position (#48 vs unranked). MapleStory R's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Fantamon sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and MapleStory R sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MapleStory R holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 635 and 458 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Fantamon's written reviews are positive against 23% of MapleStory R's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fantamon ships an update every 2 weeks, MapleStory R fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Fantamon versus MapleStory R: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFantamonMapleStory R
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (635 ratings)4.6 (458 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews — better22.6% of reviews
Number of ratings635 — better458
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#48 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB209 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperShengqu GamesRastar Mobile

Customer experience

Fantamon

All ratings635 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews235 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative34.9%

MapleStory R

All ratings458 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive22.6%
Neutral12.9%
Negative64.5%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Fantamon

One-time10
  • Type 1 Gift Pack$0.99
  • Type 9 Gift Pack$1.99
  • Type 10 Gift Pack$2.99
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  • Type 2 Gift Pack$4.99
  • Type 3 Gift Pack$9.99
  • Type 4 Gift Pack$14.99
  • Type 5 Gift Pack$19.99
  • Type 6 Gift Pack$29.99
  • Type 7 Gift Pack$49.99
  • Type 8 Gift Pack$99.99
13 purchases

MapleStory R

One-time13
  • Great Value Pack 1$0.99
  • Great Value Pack 4$4.99
  • Monthly Card 1$4.99
Show 10 more
  • Daily Pack 4$4.99
  • Great Value Pack 5$9.99
  • Great Value Pack 6$14.99
  • Monthly Card 2$14.99
  • Growth Fund$19.99
  • Great Value Pack 7$19.99
  • Dojo License$19.99
  • Great Value Pack 9$29.99
  • Great Value Pack 10$49.99
  • Great Value Pack 11$99.99

Questions

Is Fantamon free?
Fantamon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MapleStory R free?
MapleStory R is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fantamon or MapleStory R?
MapleStory R is rated higher. Fantamon averages 4.4 out of 5 from 635 ratings, while MapleStory R averages 4.6 from 458 ratings.
Do Fantamon or MapleStory R have ads?
Fantamon shows ads; MapleStory R does not.
Which is updated more often, Fantamon or MapleStory R?
Fantamon ships an update every 2 weeks, and MapleStory R fortnightly. Most recently, Fantamon was updated on October 21, 2026 and MapleStory R on October 17, 2026.

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