# Cup Shuffle vs Monster Hunter Now

Cup Shuffle and Monster Hunter Now both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Cup Shuffle's written reviews are positive against 58% of Monster Hunter Now's. Cup Shuffle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 23) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Monster Hunter Now's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (49K vs 6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Hunter Now sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Cup Shuffle asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cup Shuffle against 4.7 for Monster Hunter Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Hunter Now has 49K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Cup Shuffle's written reviews are positive against 58% of Monster Hunter Now's.

Cup Shuffle ships an update every 5 months, Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cup Shuffle | Monster Hunter Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-shuffle/id691802531/reviews) | **[4.7 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 3 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shintaro Morikawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/565015106) | [Scopely Explore, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1037205060) |

## What reviewers say

### Cup Shuffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cup-shuffle/id691802531)

Test your kinetic vision with this straightforward game. It challenges your ability to track moving objects and predict their paths.

**Highlights:** Kinetic vision testing, Simple gameplay, Object tracking challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Monster Hunter Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-hunter-now/id6445906110)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Action, #124 Top Grossing · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on a real-world hunting adventure, tracking and battling iconic monsters. Team up with friends to take down formidable foes using crafted weapons and armor. Experience authentic hunting action adapted for mobile with AR features and quick, engaging 75-second hunts.

**Highlights:** Hunt monsters in the real world, Team up with fellow hunters, Craft powerful weapons and armor, AR Camera for monster encounters, 75-second hunt challenges, Adventure Sync for marking monsters

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 150 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Item Box Expansion | $1.99 | one-time |
| LNY 2026 Event Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spring Egg Bonus Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter bundle pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack(7 Days Only) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Summer Hunt 2024 Ticket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Winter Hunt 2025 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prime Hunter's Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| NY 2024 Bargain Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1,400 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2,250 Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| NY 2025 Bargain Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| MH Now 2024 Global Ticket | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1st Anniversary Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Faithful Monster Hunter experience
- 🎨 Great graphics
- 🤝 Fun multiplayer
- 🌍 Engaging real-world exploration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Restrictive gameplay when moving
- 💰 Expensive microtransactions
- 🔍 Limited monster and resource spawns
- 🔍 Slow progression
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes during battles
- Login issues and lost progress
- Unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent GPS tracking

**Requested features**

- Ability to craft potions
- Wider search radius
- More weapon types
- Long-distance multiplayer
- Improved social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cup Shuffle free?

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

### Is Monster Hunter Now free?

Monster Hunter Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cup Shuffle or Monster Hunter Now?

Monster Hunter Now is rated higher. Cup Shuffle averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Monster Hunter Now averages 4.7 from 49K ratings.

### Do Cup Shuffle or Monster Hunter Now have ads?

Neither Cup Shuffle nor Monster Hunter Now shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cup Shuffle or Monster Hunter Now?

Cup Shuffle ships an update every 5 months, and Monster Hunter Now fortnightly. Most recently, Cup Shuffle was updated on October 23, 2026 and Monster Hunter Now on November 1, 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.*