Comparison

MonsterCrafter vs MoonBox

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

MoonBox

Control a supercomputer on a distant planet to prevent war between three hostile races. Create and command armies using unique genetic codes, experiment with life forms, and shape the outcome of epic ragdoll physics battles in a dynamic sandbox world.

Highlights
  • Ragdoll physics combat
  • Create custom armies
  • Epic space battles
  • Dynamic sandbox world
  • Alien invasion mechanics
  • Advanced strategy gameplay
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Welcome to MoonBox – The Ultimate Ragdoll Space Battle! Step into the thrilling world of MoonBox, a unique sandbox simulation where you are the most advanced supercomputer in the universe. Sent on a mission to a distant planet, your objective is to prevent a catastrophic war between three hostile races: humans, mutant plant-animals, and powerful aliens. In MoonBox, you must create, control, and experiment with life forms to understand their behavior and ultimately find peace. In this exciting ragdoll simulation, you’ll create armies using the genetic codes of these three distinct races. But beware—each race is naturally aggressive, and they will engage in epic battle as soon as they meet. In MoonBox, it’s up to you to bring balance to the chaos, or witness endless war as your creations clash. Key Features: Ragdoll Physics: Experience the chaotic combat of MoonBox with ragdoll mechanics, making every battle unpredictable and exciting. Create Armies: Design and customize your own army in MoonBox using human, mutant, and alien DNA. Mix and match traits to create hybrid species or keep them pure for ultimate survival. Epic Space Battles: Command your army in massive battle scenarios against rival factions. Whether it’s humans versus aliens or mutants versus both, the outcomes of these ragdoll clashes in MoonBox will keep you coming back for more. Sandbox World: Explore the dynamic world of MoonBox, where you control everything. Terraform the planet, modify landscapes, and create your own scenarios—whether it’s peace or total war, it’s in your hands. Alien Invasion: The alien race brings advanced technology and mysterious powers into MoonBox. Can your army stand up to their superior space technology? Fight for Space: Set on a distant planet in space, MoonBox challenges you to guide your creations to victory, and hopefully, peace. The outcome of these epic battles will depend on your strategy. Advanced Strategy and Sandbox Gameplay MoonBox is more than just a ragdoll simulation. You’ll need to strategically build your army, understand the unique strengths of humans, mutants, and aliens, and prepare for intense space battles. The sandbox nature of MoonBox gives you complete freedom to experiment—create alliances, wage all-out war, or find creative solutions to the conflicts on the planet. Will your army lead the way to victory, or will you be caught in an endless cycle of battle? The choice is yours in MoonBox, the ultimate space adventure. Infinite Possibilities With its sandbox format and ragdoll physics, MoonBox offers endless replayability. Create new armies, set up different battle scenarios, and watch as each outcome unfolds in surprising ways. The galaxy is your playground in MoonBox—use your creativity to experiment and create your own path to peace or dominance. Prepare for the ultimate ragdoll battle in MoonBox. Whether you’re experimenting with the mysterious alien race, forming powerful armies, or waging an epic war, the fate of this space planet is in your hands.

Screenshots

MonsterCrafter4 screens
MoonBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MonsterCrafter at 4.7 against MoonBox's 4.0. MonsterCrafter also leads on ratings volume (6.6K vs 248) and review sentiment (76% vs 64%). MoonBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 MoonBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MonsterCrafter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MonsterCrafter has 6.6K ratings behind it against 248, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of MonsterCrafter's written reviews are positive against 64% of MoonBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MonsterCrafter ships an update every 4 months, MoonBox every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MonsterCrafter versus MoonBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonsterCrafterMoonBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.6K ratings) — better4.0 (248 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better64.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.6K — better248
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB211 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNaquaticArtem Karpenko

Customer experience

MonsterCrafter

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

MoonBox

All ratings248 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive64.0%
Neutral14.5%
Negative21.5%

User reviews

MonsterCrafter

From 6.6K 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

MoonBox

From 248 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun game
  • 👍 Good concept
  • 👍 Potential for improvement
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Premium content locked
  • 🔋 Performance issues and lag
  • 👎 Lack of content and features

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

MoonBox

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saving issues and lost progress
  • Premium subscription bugs
  • Freezing and crashes
  • Unresponsive controls

Requested features

6 requests
  • More buildings and units
  • Improved AI and unit behavior
  • Ability to disable friendly fire
  • Difficulty settings for Survival mode
  • Multiplayer and faction alliances
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  • Terrain features like forests and water

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
1 purchases

MoonBox

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99

Questions

Is MonsterCrafter free?
MonsterCrafter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoonBox free?
MoonBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MonsterCrafter or MoonBox?
MonsterCrafter is rated higher. MonsterCrafter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while MoonBox averages 4.0 from 248 ratings.
Do MonsterCrafter or MoonBox have ads?
MonsterCrafter shows ads; MoonBox does not.
Which is updated more often, MonsterCrafter or MoonBox?
MonsterCrafter ships an update every 4 months, and MoonBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, MonsterCrafter was updated on October 17, 2026 and MoonBox on October 17, 2026.

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