Comparison

MonsterCrafter vs Monster Masters EX

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

Head to head
About

MonsterCrafter

Design, train, and battle your own unique monsters in this sequel to Guncrafter. Explore dungeons, compete against others online, and join friends in clan challenges. The game features player-created monsters and instant multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Monster crafting and customization
  • Monster training and care
  • Dungeon exploration
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Clan co-op challenges
  • Player-created monster world
Features
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• DREAM IT. BUILD IT. TRAIN IT. BATTLE IT • The sequel to Guncrafter has arrived! Craft your own pet monster. Train and care for it. Adventure through harrowing, boss-filled dungeons. Battle online against your friends, your enemies, or anyone in the world. MonsterCrafter is crafting + digital pets + monster battling…and there has never been anything like it. • PLAY YOUR WAY • If you can dream it, you can build it. Create your monster any way you like. The way you craft it, the way you train and care for it…EVERYTHING affects your monster's personality, companionship, and performance in battle! • ENDLESS CONTENT • The entire MonsterCrafter world is populated by player-created monsters! Every monster you see and battle has been crafted by someone. Show them who's boss! • INSTANT MULTIPLAYER • Enter the multiplayer arena and get placed in a lag-free multiplayer match in 5 SECONDS. With Naquatic's exclusive Quick Match system, you never have to stop playing. No waiting. No lag. • Clan Dungeons • Start a clan with up to 10 friends and play through unique co-op challenges! • JOIN OVER 100 MILLION GAMERS WORLDWIDE • Follow @Naquatic on Facebook and Twitter to find out why our apps like MonsterCrafter and Shooting Showdown have been featured by everyone from Apple to IGN, AppAdvice, and TouchArcade.

About

Monster Masters EX

Collect, train, and evolve a variety of monsters in this real-time multiplayer battle game. Strategize your team and duel players globally to become a legend. Unlock rewards and progress through leagues to prove your skills.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer duels
  • Collect and evolve monsters
  • Unlock rewards with boxes
  • Progress through leagues
  • Create ultimate monster teams
  • Challenge friends privately
Features
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Are you ready to become the best trainer? Monster Masters EX is a multiplayer game in real time where you can collect, train and evolve dozens of monsters. Create your strategy and get ready for battle! PLEASE NOTE! Monster Masters EX is free to download and play, however, some game items can also be purchased for real money. If you do not want to use this feature, please set up password protection for purchases in the settings of your app store. A network connection is required. FEATURES ● Duel players from around the world in real-time ● Earn Boxes to unlock rewards, collect powerful new monsters and summon them to the arena! ● Defeat opponent’s monsters to win Fame and become a legend ● Collect and evolve dozens of monsters, make them learn new moves and evolve them! ● Create your ultimate monster team to defeat your opponents ● Progress through multiple Leagues and become a hero! ● Challenge your friends to a private duel --> TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MonsterMasterss --> INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/MonsterMastersOfficial --> FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/MonsterMastersOfficial --> DISCORD: https://discord.gg/5mntHNU --> WEBSITE: lanpartygames.com --> SUPPORT: hello@lanpartygames.com

Screenshots

MonsterCrafter4 screens
Monster Masters EX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Monster Masters EX at none against MonsterCrafter's shown. Monster Masters EX also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. MonsterCrafter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Monster Masters EX sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MonsterCrafter against 4.6 for Monster Masters EX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.7K and 4.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of MonsterCrafter's written reviews are positive against 68% of Monster Masters EX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MonsterCrafter ships an update every 4 months, Monster Masters EX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MonsterCrafter versus Monster Masters EX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonsterCrafterMonster Masters EX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better4.6 (4.3K ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better68.4% of reviews
Number of ratings6.7K — better4.3K
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB540 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperNaquaticLAN PARTY GAMES SL.

Customer experience

MonsterCrafter

All ratings6,623 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews384 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative17.2%

Monster Masters EX

All ratings4,231 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews449 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative24.5%

User reviews

MonsterCrafter

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Very fun game
  • 👍 Unique monster creation
  • 🎨 Customizable monsters
  • 🤖 Engaging combat system
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs with monster creation and naming
  • ⏱️ Slow progression/grind
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔇 No sound mute option
  • 🔍 Lack of clan/multiplayer features

Monster Masters EX

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and interesting game
  • 👍 Great gameplay
  • 👍 Enjoyable battles
  • 👍 Unique monster designs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🕰️ Slow progression and leveling
  • 🔄 Unbalanced matchmaking
  • 💰 Pay-to-win elements

Bugs and requests

MonsterCrafter

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to name/submit new monsters
  • Blocks not placing properly in monster creation
  • Crashes and data loss issues
  • Multiplayer bugs and disconnects
  • Glitches with clan progression

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more monster elements (e.g. wind, light, darkness)
  • Improve clan/multiplayer functionality
  • Allow more customization options for monsters
  • Implement a training mode for testing attacks
  • Add a save/backup feature to prevent data loss
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  • Improve the camera and UI controls

Monster Masters EX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes at 100% loading
  • Attacks not registering properly
  • Disconnections during battles
  • Inability to switch monsters in battle

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add a story mode or campaign
  • Implement a monster dex or encyclopedia
  • Allow monster customization and evolution
  • Improve the rewards and progression system
  • Add more game modes and content

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MonsterCrafter

One-time10
  • Diamond Box$0.99
  • Hat Pack$1.99
  • Tattoo Pack$1.99
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  • Gold Box$1.99
  • Bag of Diamonds$4.99
  • Gold Doubler$4.99
  • Case of DIamonds$9.99
  • Wallet of Gold$9.99
  • Truck of Diamonds$49.99
  • King Pack$99.99
15 purchases

Monster Masters EX

One-time15
  • Special Offer$0.29
  • Special Offer$0.49
  • Fistful of Gems RM$0.99
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  • Special Offer$0.99
  • Pouch of Gems$4.99
  • Special Offer$4.99
  • Special Offer$5.99
  • Bucket of Gems$9.99
  • Special Offer$9.99
  • Special Offer$12.99
  • Special Offer$14.99
  • Barrel of Gems$19.99
  • Special Offer$19.99
  • Wagon of Gems$49.99
  • Mountain of Gems$99.99

Questions

Is MonsterCrafter free?
MonsterCrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monster Masters EX free?
Monster Masters EX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MonsterCrafter or Monster Masters EX?
MonsterCrafter is rated higher. MonsterCrafter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Monster Masters EX averages 4.6 from 4.3K ratings.
Do MonsterCrafter or Monster Masters EX have ads?
MonsterCrafter shows ads; Monster Masters EX does not.
Which is updated more often, MonsterCrafter or Monster Masters EX?
MonsterCrafter ships an update every 4 months, and Monster Masters EX every 6 weeks. Most recently, MonsterCrafter was updated on October 30, 2026 and Monster Masters EX on October 29, 2026.

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