# Forest Defenses vs MonsterScan

The clearest difference is ads: MonsterScan at none against Forest Defenses's shown. Forest Defenses's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forest Defenses | MonsterScan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsterscan-barcode-monster/id6758055112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 186 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Husam Suwaid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355415649) | [David Martinez Gallardo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1170237386) |

## What reviewers say

### Forest Defenses

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forest-defenses/id6478806637)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MonsterScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsterscan-barcode-monster/id6758055112)

Explore the real world as your playground by scanning barcodes to discover and collect unique monsters. Engage in strategic turn-based battles, test your skills in mini-games, and advance through ranks to become a prestigious adventurer.

**Highlights:** Scan real barcodes to create unique monsters, Monsters with varying rarities and stats, Strategic turn-based battles, Challenging mini-games with rewards, Temporary boosters for higher rarity monsters, Player progression and rank system

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forest Defenses free?

Forest Defenses is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MonsterScan free?

MonsterScan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Forest Defenses or MonsterScan have ads?

Forest Defenses shows ads; MonsterScan does not.

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