# MonsterCrafter vs slyme.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: slyme. at none against MonsterCrafter's 10. slyme. also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). MonsterCrafter's advantage is ratings volume (6.6K vs 7) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MonsterCrafter sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. slyme. asks for nothing beyond the download.

MonsterCrafter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MonsterCrafter has 6.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of MonsterCrafter's written reviews are positive against 100% of slyme.'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MonsterCrafter ships an update every 4 months, slyme. monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MonsterCrafter | slyme. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monstercrafter/id660928091/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slyme/id6739715471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 76.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 164 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [Myles Cutchember](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078812673) |

## 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


### slyme.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slyme/id6739715471)

Navigate a growing snake, consuming apples to increase its length. Avoid colliding with your own body to survive and achieve a high score in this classic arcade challenge.

**Highlights:** Chase and eat apples, Grow your snake, Avoid self-collision, Classic arcade gameplay, High score challenge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MonsterCrafter free?

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

### Is slyme. free?

slyme. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MonsterCrafter or slyme.?

MonsterCrafter is rated higher. MonsterCrafter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while slyme. averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do MonsterCrafter or slyme. have ads?

MonsterCrafter shows ads; slyme. does not.

### Which is updated more often, MonsterCrafter or slyme.?

MonsterCrafter ships an update every 4 months, and slyme. monthly. Most recently, MonsterCrafter was updated on September 26, 2026 and slyme. on June 10, 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.*