# MudMonster vs Pilots

The clearest difference is price: MudMonster at Free against Pilots's $0.99. MudMonster also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Pilots's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

MudMonster is free to download; Pilots costs $0.99 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 — 5.0 for MudMonster against 5.0 for Pilots. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilots has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MudMonster ships an update every 3 weeks, Pilots monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MudMonster | Pilots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudmonster-mud-client/id6762086513/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilots-ascension/id6780322889/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 60 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodeSquatch, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892844476) | [Sabya Das](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895706830) |

## What reviewers say

### MudMonster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudmonster-mud-client/id6762086513)

This app is a feature-rich client for text-based multiplayer RPGs, allowing you to connect to any MUD, automate gameplay with custom scripts and aliases, and view live game data. It offers customizable controls, character profiles, and session syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Connect to any MUD, Automate gameplay with reflexes, aliases, and timers, Live game data overlay (GMCP), Customizable radial and directional controls, Character profiles and avatars, Cross-device sync and session logs, MUD directory and community voting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pilots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilots-ascension/id6780322889)

An aviation idle and incremental strategy game where you build an airfield from scratch. Research new technologies, design aircraft, and manage pilots to progress through different flight eras. Enjoy offline progress and dynamic weather without timers or ads.

**Highlights:** Idle and incremental strategy gameplay, Fleet and route design, Dynamic weather system, Pilot experience and ranks, Prestige reset for permanent upgrades, Offline progress simulation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MudMonster free?

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

### Is Pilots free?

Pilots costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MudMonster or Pilots?

MudMonster and Pilots are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do MudMonster or Pilots have ads?

Neither MudMonster nor Pilots shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MudMonster or Pilots?

MudMonster ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pilots monthly. Most recently, MudMonster was updated on October 10, 2026 and Pilots on October 8, 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.*