# Gothic Classic vs Monster Boy

Gothic Classic and Monster Boy both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Gothic Classic's written reviews are positive against 50% of Monster Boy's. Gothic Classic also leads on chart position (#23 vs unranked) and ratings volume (54 vs 9). Monster Boy's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Gothic Classic costs $10.99 and Monster Boy $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Gothic Classic against 4.7 for Monster Boy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gothic Classic has 54 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Gothic Classic's written reviews are positive against 50% of Monster Boy's.

Gothic Classic ships an update every 2 months, Monster Boy every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gothic Classic | Monster Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$10.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gothic-classic/id6747479523/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 1.8 GB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [THQ Nordic Mobile GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316574911) | [FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/669512574) |

## What reviewers say

### Gothic Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gothic-classic/id6747479523)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Paid · Role Playing, #46 Top Paid · Adventure, #194 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy RPG set in a simulated open world. Navigate a lawless prison colony, join factions, and master a hands-on combat progression system. Optimized for mobile with touch controls and gamepad support.

**Highlights:** Simulated open world with daily NPC routines, Three distinct convict factions, Hands-on combat progression system, Tailor-made touch controls, Gamepad compatibility, Cloud saves and Game Center integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-boy/id6759906878)

Embark on a vibrant action-adventure as a young hero tasked with saving a magical kingdom. Utilize unique character forms, discover hidden secrets, and upgrade equipment in a sprawling, hand-drawn world. Enjoy an epic journey with a memorable soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Six unique character forms with special abilities, Unlock paths with magic weapons and items, Over 15 hours of interconnected exploration, Gorgeous hand-drawn animations, Supports game controllers and touch controls, Iconic Japanese composer soundtrack

**Features:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gothic Classic free?

Gothic Classic costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Monster Boy free?

Monster Boy costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gothic Classic or Monster Boy?

Monster Boy is rated higher. Gothic Classic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Monster Boy averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.

### Do Gothic Classic or Monster Boy have ads?

Neither Gothic Classic nor Monster Boy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gothic Classic or Monster Boy?

Gothic Classic ships an update every 2 months, and Monster Boy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Gothic Classic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monster Boy 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.*