Grimoire Run vs MonsterBound
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Grimoire Run
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Mow down endless waves of monsters with auto-firing weapons โ and make it out alive in just 4 minutes. Simple to pick up, impossible to put down. โถ ONE FINGER, INFINITE CHAOS Your weapons fire on their own. You focus on dodging, positioning, and choosing the right power-ups. Easy controls, deep strategy. โถ FUSE WEAPONS INTO ULTIMATE FORMS Collect weapons, max them out, then fuse two together to create something devastating. With dozens of combinations, no two runs play the same. โถ GATE RUN โ CHOOSE YOUR PATH Rush through stat gates that boost or challenge you. Every gate is a gamble โ pick wisely and become unstoppable. โถ GRIMOIRE DROPS Defeat powerful mid-bosses to earn Grimoire rewards โ rare upgrades that can turn the tide of battle in an instant. โถ PIXEL ART WITH SOUL Hand-crafted retro pixel sprites, fluid animations, and flashy ultimate attacks that feel incredible on every screen. โถ BUILD YOUR MAGE, YOUR WAY Each character has a unique passive ability that changes how you play. Stack accessories, upgrade stats, and craft the perfect build for your playstyle. โถ SHORT SESSIONS, DEEP REPLAY Every run is 4 minutes. Quick enough for a coffee break, addictive enough to chain ten in a row. Permanent upgrades carry over between runs so you always grow stronger. โถ 6 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French
MonsterBound
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Aim at the monsters and fire your shots! A thrilling shot-action RPG where you progress through stages while defeating approaching enemies! MonsterBound is an action game with simple controls: press the screen to aim, and release your finger to fire. Hit and defeat enemies before they get close to you, collect coins, and strengthen your character. Upgrading attack power, ammo capacity, reload speed, bullet speed, and bounce count will make your combat style increasingly spectacular. Furthermore, unlocking special shots such as piercing, explosive, dispersion, and high-speed bullets will give you the exhilarating feeling of wiping out hordes of monsters in one go. As you progress through the stages, you'll encounter unique monsters and powerful bosses. Choosing which abilities to enhance and which special shots to use will be the key to victory. You can also change your adventurer's skin to customize their appearance and challenge battles. Break through a world full of monsters with various characters
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MonsterBound at none against Grimoire Run's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Grimoire Run sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. MonsterBound asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Grimoire Run | MonsterBound |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | โ |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 207 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Atsuki Kurihara | Shun Nishida |
In-app purchases
Grimoire Run
- 500 Coins$0.99
- 1,290 Coins$2.99
- 2,650 Coins$5.99
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- 8,000 Coins$19.99
- 19,000 Coins$39.99
- 33,000 Coins$69.99
MonsterBound
No in-app purchases
Questions
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