# Simple Monster Hunter vs The Enchanted Cave 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Enchanted Cave 2 at fortnightly against Simple Monster Hunter's every 67 months. The Enchanted Cave 2 also leads on ratings volume (112 vs 9) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). Simple Monster Hunter's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Simple Monster Hunter costs $0.99 and The Enchanted Cave 2 $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple Monster Hunter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Enchanted Cave 2 has 112 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Simple Monster Hunter's written reviews are positive against 93% of The Enchanted Cave 2's.

Simple Monster Hunter ships an update every 67 months, The Enchanted Cave 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Monster Hunter | The Enchanted Cave 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-monster-hunter/id780574860/reviews)** | [4.7 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-enchanted-cave-2/id983868842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 93.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 67 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#188** |
| Size | 80 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [肖勇 汪](https://appshunter.io/developer/620249153) | [Dustin Auxier](https://appshunter.io/developer/800825892) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Monster Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-monster-hunter/id780574860)

Engage in thrilling battles against formidable monsters. Collect materials from defeated foes to forge powerful equipment. Explore over 100 unique items for crafting your ultimate gear.

**Highlights:** Defeat powerful monsters, Collect materials, Forge super equipment, Explore over 100 items, Step-by-step hunter progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Enchanted Cave 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-enchanted-cave-2/id983868842)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Explore a dangerous cave filled with treasure and monsters. Strategically battle foes, gather loot, and upgrade your character through a deep skill tree. Discover secret areas, craft items, and manage your risk to become a powerful adventurer.

**Highlights:** Randomly-generated floors, Deep skill tree, Crafting and enchanting, Secret areas, Mid-cave shops, Multiple playable characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay loop
- 👍 High replayability
- 👍 Nostalgic appeal
- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Satisfying progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Game lags
- 🐛 Music bugs (repeats)
- 🐛 Small text on older devices
- 🐛 Confusing enchanting system

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during potion crafting
- Crashes during enchanting items on level 0
- Progress reset after crashes
- White outline of secret room visible
- Music repeats in the middle of the track

**Requested features**

- Add a third game in the series
- Improve gear beyond end-game
- Add customizable item sets
- Add a D-pad for smoother movement
- Add a help guide


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Monster Hunter free?

Simple Monster Hunter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Enchanted Cave 2 free?

The Enchanted Cave 2 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Simple Monster Hunter or The Enchanted Cave 2?

Simple Monster Hunter is rated higher. Simple Monster Hunter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while The Enchanted Cave 2 averages 4.7 from 112 ratings.

### Do Simple Monster Hunter or The Enchanted Cave 2 have ads?

Neither Simple Monster Hunter nor The Enchanted Cave 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Monster Hunter or The Enchanted Cave 2?

Simple Monster Hunter ships an update every 67 months, and The Enchanted Cave 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Simple Monster Hunter was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Enchanted Cave 2 on October 29, 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.*