# Saints Row vs Monster Boy

The clearest difference is price: Monster Boy at $12.99 against Saints Row's $19.99. Monster Boy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and device support (4 vs 2). Saints Row's advantage is ratings volume (109 vs 9) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Saints Row costs $19.99 and Monster Boy $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Monster Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Saints Row has 109 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Saints Row ships an update daily, Monster Boy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Saints Row | Monster Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$12.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saints-row-the-third/id6480453979/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 2.7 GB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Feral Interactive Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/402470125) | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) |

## What reviewers say

### Saints Row

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saints-row-the-third/id6480453979)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Action, #118 Top Paid · Games, #179 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience outrageous open-world action on your mobile device. Engage in a city-wide turf war, customize your character, and utilize a vast arsenal of unique weapons and vehicles. Enjoy the full AAA experience with co-op gameplay and all DLC included.

**Highlights:** Open-world city exploration, Extensive character customization, Variety of unique weapons and vehicles, Over-the-top co-op gameplay, Includes all DLC content, Customizable touchscreen controls, Gamepad and mouse/keyboard support

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878)

Embark on a vibrant action-adventure as a young hero tasked with saving a magical kingdom. Utilize unique character forms, discover hidden secrets, and upgrade equipment in a sprawling, hand-drawn world. Enjoy an epic journey with a memorable soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Six unique character forms with special abilities, Unlock paths with magic weapons and items, Over 15 hours of interconnected exploration, Gorgeous hand-drawn animations, Supports game controllers and touch controls, Iconic Japanese composer soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Saints Row free?

Saints Row costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Boy free?

Monster Boy costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Saints Row or Monster Boy?

Monster Boy is rated higher. Saints Row averages 4.2 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Monster Boy averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Saints Row or Monster Boy have ads?

Neither Saints Row nor Monster Boy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Saints Row or Monster Boy?

Saints Row ships an update daily, and Monster Boy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Saints Row was updated on November 8, 2026 and Monster Boy on November 9, 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.*