# Seashine vs Monsters Project

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monsters Project at none against Seashine's 6. Monsters Project also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Seashine's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 93 months) and ratings volume (4.9K vs 13). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seashine sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Monsters Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

Monsters Project holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seashine has 4.9K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Seashine's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monsters Project's.

Seashine ships an update monthly, Monsters Project every 93 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seashine | Monsters Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seashine/id897544254/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-project/id1142660966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 93 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 217 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Patrick Ellis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045860257) | [Dana Hocking](https://appshunter.io/developer/790445840) |

## What reviewers say

### Seashine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seashine/id897544254)

Explore a mysterious, dangerous underworld as a fragile jellyfish. Absorb light to survive longer and evade bizarre creatures lurking in the darkness. Experience an endless, unique survival quest with intuitive touch controls and a dynamic soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Endless underworld exploration, Unique, unlimited gameplay, Intuitive touch controls, Dynamic reactive soundtrack, Survival against bizarre creatures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Stars | $0.49 | one-time |
| 100 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 Stars | $1.89 | one-time |
| 400 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Doubler | $3.99 | one-time |
| 800 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful graphics and atmosphere
- 🎶 Calming and immersive soundtrack
- 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay
- 🔍 Interesting creature discoveries
- 📚 Detailed creature encyclopedia

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- ⏱️ Light meter drains too quickly
- 🐲 Aggressive enemy encounters
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after discovery
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Disappearing collectibles or progress loss
- Inconsistent enemy spawn patterns

**Requested features**

- Peaceful exploration mode without enemies
- More diverse environments and creatures
- Ability to play as other sea creatures
- Multiplayer or co-op gameplay
- Improved tutorial and onboarding


### Monsters Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monsters-project/id1142660966)

Explore a mysterious world filled with unique abilities, challenging levels, and hidden secrets. Discover potions and avatars as you navigate this strange new place. This game offers a unique experience with mini-games and a focus on exploration.

**Highlights:** 3 Unique Abilities, 8+ Levels, 14 Potions, 13 Avatars, Mini-Games, Exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seashine free?

Seashine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Monsters Project free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Seashine or Monsters Project?

Monsters Project is rated higher. Seashine averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Monsters Project averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Seashine or Monsters Project have ads?

Neither Seashine nor Monsters Project shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Seashine or Monsters Project?

Seashine ships an update monthly, and Monsters Project every 93 months. Most recently, Seashine was updated on October 24, 2026 and Monsters Project on October 24, 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.*