# MonsterCrafter vs Cube Merge

The clearest difference is ads: Cube Merge at none against MonsterCrafter's shown. Cube Merge also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 76%). MonsterCrafter's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 239). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MonsterCrafter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cube Merge sells 11 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 — 4.7 for MonsterCrafter against 4.8 for Cube Merge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MonsterCrafter has 6.6K ratings behind it against 239, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of MonsterCrafter's written reviews are positive against 92% of Cube Merge's.

MonsterCrafter ships an update every 4 months, Cube Merge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MonsterCrafter | Cube Merge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstercrafter/id660928091/reviews) | **[4.8 (239 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-merge/id1435508233/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 239 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [Umbrella Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059299541) |

## What reviewers say

### MonsterCrafter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstercrafter/id660928091)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond Box | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hat Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tattoo Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Case of DIamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wallet of Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truck of Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| King Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Cube Merge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cube-merge/id1435508233)

Merge identical monsters to discover new species and upgrade your buildings. Play minigames to earn coins and expand your world in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Merge identical monsters, Discover 30 unique species, Upgrade buildings, Play minigames, Earn coins, Expand your world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Quick Merge | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spawn Level 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Auto Fast Forward | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speed Up | $1.99 | one-time |
| Double Barrels & Gifts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent 2X | $3.99 | one-time |
| Free Rewards | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MonsterCrafter free?

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

### Is Cube Merge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MonsterCrafter or Cube Merge?

Cube Merge is rated higher. MonsterCrafter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Cube Merge averages 4.8 from 239 ratings.

### Do MonsterCrafter or Cube Merge have ads?

MonsterCrafter shows ads; Cube Merge does not.

### Which is updated more often, MonsterCrafter or Cube Merge?

MonsterCrafter ships an update every 4 months, and Cube Merge every 5 days. Most recently, MonsterCrafter was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cube Merge on June 19, 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.*