# MONGIL vs Anchor Panic

The clearest difference is ads: MONGIL at none against Anchor Panic's shown. MONGIL also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 33%). Anchor Panic's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MONGIL sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Anchor Panic sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MONGIL against 4.8 for Anchor Panic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of MONGIL's written reviews are positive against 33% of Anchor Panic's.

MONGIL ships an update monthly, Anchor Panic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MONGIL | Anchor Panic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongil-star-dive/id6483252725/reviews) | [4.8 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-panic/id6747027654/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 33.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 502 MB | 3.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Netmarble Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/930364579) | [HOWLYO HONG KONG LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758661398) |

## What reviewers say

### MONGIL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mongil-star-dive/id6483252725)

Embark on an enchanting adventure in a world filled with diverse creatures. Collect and train adorable monsters, then engage in exhilarating tag-team battles using their unique skills. Explore a vast world and uncover your destiny at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Monster collecting and taming, Triple tag-team action battles, Real-time character switching, Unique monster abilities, Story-driven exploration, Play at your own pace

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Morning Star's Pledge | $6.99 | per month |
| Special offer1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special offer3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special offer7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special offer8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special offer10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Special offer15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special offer17 | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special offer20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special offer22 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Special offer24 | $23.99 | one-time |
| Special offer25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Special offer29 | $28.99 | one-time |
| Special offer30 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Special offer36 | $35.99 | one-time |
| Special offer40 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Special offer42 | $41.99 | one-time |
| Special offer50 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Special offer56 | $79.99 | one-time |


### Anchor Panic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-panic/id6747027654)

Engage in turn-based strategic combat within an anime-inspired sci-fi world. Collect and battle with unique characters, unleash spectacular 3D skill effects, and immerse yourself in an epic story. Design your personal sanctuary in customizable dorms.

**Highlights:** Turn-based strategy combat, Collect charismatic beauties (Agents), Spectacular 3D skill effects, Epic sci-fi worldview and story, Strategic squad-based gameplay, Customize personal dorms

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack12 | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| pack13 | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| pack5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| pack14 | $14.99 | one-time |
| pack7 | $19.99 | one-time |
| pack8 | $24.99 | one-time |
| pack15 | $29.99 | one-time |
| pack9 | $29.99 | one-time |
| pack10 | $49.99 | one-time |
| pack17 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun 3D characters
- 💡 Interesting waifus
- 🚀 Game is fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes during gameplay
- 🔋 Takes up too much storage space
- 🔍 Lacking in unique features
- 👎 Overly sexualized content

**Reported bugs**

- Game stops downloading resources at 10%
- Server maintenance issues on launch

**Requested features**

- More male character options
- Improved performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MONGIL free?

MONGIL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Anchor Panic free?

Anchor Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MONGIL or Anchor Panic?

MONGIL and Anchor Panic are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.9K and 1.8K ratings respectively.

### Do MONGIL or Anchor Panic have ads?

Anchor Panic shows ads; MONGIL does not.

### Which is updated more often, MONGIL or Anchor Panic?

MONGIL ships an update monthly, and Anchor Panic every 3 weeks. Most recently, MONGIL was updated on October 18, 2026 and Anchor Panic on October 17, 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.*