# MonsterCrafter vs Monster Adventure!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MonsterCrafter at 76% against Monster Adventure!'s 45%. MonsterCrafter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 283). Monster Adventure!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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 Monster Adventure! sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MonsterCrafter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MonsterCrafter has 6.7K ratings behind it against 283, 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 45% of Monster Adventure!'s.

MonsterCrafter ships an update every 4 months, Monster Adventure! every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MonsterCrafter | Monster Adventure! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstercrafter/id660928091/reviews)** | [4.3 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-adventure/id1607688948/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.7K** | 283 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 44.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 164 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## 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


### Monster Adventure!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-adventure/id1607688948)

Embark on an exciting journey to explore a vast world and discover a multitude of unique creatures. Train your captured monsters and engage in thrilling battles to become the ultimate monster master.

**Highlights:** World exploration, Monster capture, Monster training, Monster battles, Collect all monsters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Candies | $3.99 | one-time |
| Capture Berries | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goldenpaw | $4.99 | one-time |
| Leospio | $4.99 | one-time |
| Silverwing | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🤩 Good graphics
- ✨ Amazing game
- 👍 Good for a rip off
- 👍 I like this

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Excessive ads
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🐛 Buggy in general
- 🐛 No tutorial
- 🐛 Can't go offline

**Reported bugs**

- Bug when in 1 of Gins it will go back level 1
- Screen froze then lost connection
- Glitch when evolving monster, not the same level in backpack
- Can't get past the 6th badge
- Gym is broken, won't let me through after defeating trainers

**Requested features**

- Add new monsters and names
- Please add new monsters and names for monsters
- Please add new monsters and names for monsters and their is bug when in 1 of Gins it will go back level 1
- Please remove ads
- Make all games playable offline


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MonsterCrafter free?

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

### Is Monster Adventure! free?

Monster Adventure! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MonsterCrafter or Monster Adventure!?

MonsterCrafter is rated higher. MonsterCrafter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Monster Adventure! averages 4.3 from 283 ratings.

### Do MonsterCrafter or Monster Adventure! have ads?

Both MonsterCrafter and Monster Adventure! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MonsterCrafter or Monster Adventure!?

MonsterCrafter ships an update every 4 months, and Monster Adventure! every 5 weeks. Most recently, MonsterCrafter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Monster Adventure! on October 24, 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.*