# Monstars Evolution Defense TD vs Pixelmon Idle

The clearest difference is rating: Pixelmon Idle at 4.4 against Monstars Evolution Defense TD's 3.7. Pixelmon Idle also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (23 vs 3). Monstars Evolution Defense TD's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 37%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monstars Evolution Defense TD sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Pixelmon Idle sells 43 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixelmon Idle holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixelmon Idle has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Monstars Evolution Defense TD's written reviews are positive against 37% of Pixelmon Idle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Monstars Evolution Defense TD ships an update monthly, Pixelmon Idle weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monstars Evolution Defense TD | Pixelmon Idle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstars-evolution-defense-td/id6483253486/reviews) | **[4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmon-idle/id6736725882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 36.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 245 MB | 805 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dreamplay Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/965141578) | [minchan kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499299421) |

## What reviewers say

### Monstars Evolution Defense TD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstars-evolution-defense-td/id6483253486)

Engage in a unique tower defense experience with random elements. Summon, merge, and level up monsters to survive waves of enemies in a dungeon. Combine skills and equipment to overcome challenges and become the last survivor.

**Highlights:** Random monster summoning and merging, Strategic tower defense gameplay, Survival io action, Over 30 unique monsters, Monster skill and summoner equipment combination, Roguelike elements

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 70 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package | $7.99 | one-time |
| Growth Fund | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Growth Fund | $22.99 | one-time |
| 2750 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Epic Monster Package | $26.99 | one-time |
| 5600 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 12200 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### Pixelmon Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmon-idle/id6736725882)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure to capture monsters, grow your team, and protect a village from darkness. Enjoy endless growth and rewards, even while offline, by upgrading monsters with gear and skills. Explore mines for rare items and fight alongside companions to become a legendary hero.

**Highlights:** Capture Pixelmons and build teams, Endlessly upgrade Pixelmons, Offline idle RPG system, Explore mines for rare items, Fight alongside cute companions

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

**In-app purchases (43)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| New User Special Gift | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage Hot Deal Package1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pixelmon LevelUp Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Auto Buff Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cardpac Package1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Rune Dungeon Package1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Equipment Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Skill Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Package1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mine Boost | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pixelmon LevelUp Pac | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cardpac Package2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass5 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass10 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass7 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass4 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Stage Pass9 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Level Pass8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ad Removal Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Daily Package5 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Hero Package2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Daily Rune Dungeon Package2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Skill Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mythic Pixelmon LevelUp Pac | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Rune Dungeon Package3 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Cardpac Package3 | $21.99 | one-time |
| worldboss package5 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Hero Promotion Package | $21.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package1 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package2 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package3 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monstars Evolution Defense TD free?

Monstars Evolution Defense TD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pixelmon Idle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monstars Evolution Defense TD or Pixelmon Idle?

Pixelmon Idle is rated higher. Monstars Evolution Defense TD averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pixelmon Idle averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do Monstars Evolution Defense TD or Pixelmon Idle have ads?

Both Monstars Evolution Defense TD and Pixelmon Idle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Monstars Evolution Defense TD or Pixelmon Idle?

Monstars Evolution Defense TD ships an update monthly, and Pixelmon Idle weekly. Most recently, Monstars Evolution Defense TD was updated on October 23, 2026 and Pixelmon Idle on October 21, 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.*