# MIXIMAL vs The Monsters by Tinybop

MIXIMAL and The Monsters by Tinybop both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of MIXIMAL's written reviews are positive against 75% of The Monsters by Tinybop's. MIXIMAL also leads on ratings volume (368 vs 62). The Monsters by Tinybop's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

MIXIMAL costs $4.99 and The Monsters by Tinybop $2.99 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 — 4.5 for MIXIMAL against 4.5 for The Monsters by Tinybop. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIXIMAL has 368 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of MIXIMAL's written reviews are positive against 75% of The Monsters by Tinybop's.

MIXIMAL ships an update every 5 months, The Monsters by Tinybop every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIXIMAL | The Monsters by Tinybop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (368 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miximal/id829623705/reviews) | **[4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-monsters-by-tinybop/id1040968715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **368** | 62 |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 74.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 122 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YATATOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290279571) | [Tinybop Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/682046582) |

## What reviewers say

### MIXIMAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miximal/id829623705)

Create unique, silly animals by mixing parts or syllables. This app offers a tactile and creative experience with handcrafted animations and analog sounds, inspired by classic flipbooks. It's designed for open-ended exploration with no pressure or goals.

**Highlights:** Mix between 11 animals, Create new animals using syllables, Combine full animals for surprise animations, Switch between 8 languages, Lively animations and impressive audio, No failing, no goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stylish and simple design
- 😂 Funny and entertaining animations
- 🧸 Great for toddlers and young children
- 💡 Clever and educational concept
- 🎶 Engaging sounds and music

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Limited number of animals
- 🔇 Sound issues reported
- 📉 App stopped working after updates
- 🧩 Animals not always easily identifiable

**Reported bugs**

- App won't load after iOS upgrade
- Sound does not work
- Crashing in iOS 13
- App keeps cutting out

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and sounds
- Implement a selector for animals
- Allow screenshots without UI elements
- More animal combinations


### The Monsters by Tinybop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-monsters-by-tinybop/id1040968715)

Transform shadows into unique, imaginative creatures. Customize their features, bring them to life with emotions, and interact with them through play, sound, and even selfies. This open-ended building app encourages creativity for children.

**Highlights:** Create unique monsters from shadows, Customize monster features and appearance, Animate monsters with emotions, Feed monsters and make them sing/dance, Take monster selfies, Explore different rooms and play areas, Record custom monster sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIXIMAL free?

MIXIMAL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Monsters by Tinybop free?

The Monsters by Tinybop costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MIXIMAL or The Monsters by Tinybop?

The Monsters by Tinybop is rated higher. MIXIMAL averages 4.5 out of 5 from 368 ratings, while The Monsters by Tinybop averages 4.5 from 62 ratings.

### Do MIXIMAL or The Monsters by Tinybop have ads?

Neither MIXIMAL nor The Monsters by Tinybop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MIXIMAL or The Monsters by Tinybop?

MIXIMAL ships an update every 5 months, and The Monsters by Tinybop every 6 months. Most recently, MIXIMAL was updated on October 22, 2026 and The Monsters by Tinybop on October 26, 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.*