Monster Mate vs Sigilmon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Monster Mate
Collect and combine various monsters to discover rarer forms. Explore a world filled with unique monster graphics and effects. This game offers a simple yet engaging collection and evolution mechanic.
- Monster collection
- Monster combination
- Discover rare monsters
- Unique monster graphics
- Effect images
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Let's collect monsters. And combine each monsters. The monster maybe change to the other monster that is rare. *Special Thanks Deku studio - Monster graphics http://www.pakupaku.com/game/ Background Material store - Background graphics, etc. Pieces of twelve constellations - Effect images Tsumiru Studio http://tsumiru.gozaru.jp/ Usui no kai http://usui.moo.jp/frame2.html Rittor Music, Others - Sound
Sigilmon
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Sigilmon is a creature-collecting RPG with a difference. Your sigil-bound companions aren't just stats on a card — they're living pets that need feeding, play, and care between battles. Eight elements, 121 species, deep evolution chains, and a sigil-tracing capture mini-game you won't find anywhere else. KEY FEATURES • Hatch, Raise, Evolve Crack eggs from a gacha hatchery with full odds disclosed up front. Each creature starts as a tiny baby form and grows into something fierce — but only if you take care of it. Feed, play, and bond your way through three evolution stages. • Strategic Turn-Based Combat Eight elements, a deep type chart, status effects (burn, poison, paralysis, sleep, confusion), priority moves, field hazards, substitutes, and multi-hit ability flavors. Build a team of three from your collection and climb the ladder. • Sigil-Tracing Capture Wild creatures in the World Battles zones can be captured with a unique sigil mini-game — trace the ancient pattern within the time limit, and the rarer the creature, the more intricate the sigil. Five rarity tiers from one-stroke commons to five-stroke legendaries. • 121 Species Across 8 Elements Fire, water, nature, electric, shadow, light, earth, and wind. Single-word portmanteau names (Fluppy, Sprizzle, Phantrak, Alpherno) — every species is original art. • Sanctuary Building Build and upgrade eight facilities on your home island. Gem mines, training grounds, expedition base, trophy hall, research lab, and the Beastmaster's Lodge - each contributes a permanent buff to your account. • Daily Reasons to Come Back Daily login rewards with a 7-day jackpot streak. Daily challenges. Daily spotlight opponents on the PvP ladder. Daily element bosses with 24-hour cooldowns. A live activity feed of recent matches across the ladder. • PvP With Personality Battle 100 hand-crafted opponents across six rank tiers. Track head-to-head rivalry records, write your own pre-match and victory banter, climb from Bronze to Legend. • Battle Pass + Quests 20+ tier rewards across 30 levels, fueled by daily quests, weekly challenges, and battle XP. Free track and premium track. DEEP MECHANICS WITHOUT THE BLOAT Combat draws on the classic turn-based RPG formula - physical/special attack split, six-stage stat changes, weather and terrain hooks, full status effect interactions - implemented from scratch with extensive test coverage. NEON-DARK AESTHETIC A vinyl-toy art direction with a moody dark palette. Cel-shaded creatures, hand-drawn UI, and an original synth-wave soundtrack. Designed for adult players who want collector depth without childlike presentation. PRIVACY-FIRST App Tracking Transparency on iOS. GDPR ad consent in EEA. No third-party trackers beyond the optional analytics opt-in. Personal data deletable in one tap from Settings. Your sigil-bound companions belong to you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monster Mate at none against Sigilmon's 7. Monster Mate also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Sigilmon's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Sigilmon sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Monster Mate asks for nothing beyond the download.
Monster Mate ships an update every 3 months, Sigilmon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Monster Mate | Sigilmon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 307 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Yutaka Aoki | Stephen Tanevski |
In-app purchases
Monster Mate
No in-app purchases
Sigilmon
- 100 Gems$0.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Gems 1200$4.99
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- Gems 500$4.99
- Premium Battle Pass$4.99
- Gems 3000$19.99
- Gems 6500$49.99
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