Comparison

Monstergotchi vs Hardboiled

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Monstergotchi

Create and customize your own monster by mixing and matching various body parts. Embark on an epic adventure through five chapters, collect loot, and battle other players online to become the ultimate warrior.

Highlights
  • Custom monster creation
  • Story-driven RPG gameplay
  • Online PvP battles
  • Loot collection and upgrades
  • Multi-chapter world exploration
Features
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Monstergotchi is a unique story driven RPG with Online PVP Battle feature. Create your custom monster from various body parts just like Frankenstein! Mix all kinds of legs, arms, head types and equip it with proper armor. Explore the world in 5 chapters filled with epic loot to improve and refine your Monster until it becomes the ultimate warrior, ready to defeat evil lord Zaralor. Challenge other players in the arena and win daily rewards. Will you become the ultimate hero?

About

Hardboiled

Embark on a turn-based RPG adventure in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore a desolate town, engage in strategic combat, and make choices that shape your character's destiny and the fate of survivors. Your decisions will determine whether you become a harbinger of justice or chaos.

Highlights
  • Explore desolate post-apocalyptic towns
  • Strategic turn-based combat
  • Atmospheric graphics and sound
  • Scavenge for weapons and loot
  • Dynamic reputation system
  • Robust skill point system
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In a world ravaged by the devastating aftermath of humanity's self-destruction, survival is the ultimate goal. The cataclysmic blast unleashed chaos, leaving only remnants of abandoned towns and cities engulfed in the aftermath of radiation and disease. Among the survivors is Max, determined to piece together the fragments of his shattered life. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn after a few stolen car parts set off a chain of events that tests his resolve. Embark on a gripping adventure as Max navigates treacherous landscapes, encountering desperate factions vying for control. As he searches for a new home, conflicts arise, forcing him to confront the delicate balance between justice and survival. Will he reclaim the stolen parts and forge his own path, helping those in need along the way? Or will he resort to ruthless tactics, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake? The choice is yours as Max embraces his role as a harbinger of justice. Features: • Explore a desolate and perilous town, teeming with mysteries and dangers at every turn. • Engage in strategic turn-based combat, utilizing your wits and tactics to outsmart adversaries. • Immerse yourself in atmospheric graphics and immersive sound design, capturing the bleak essence of a post-apocalyptic world. • Arm yourself with an arsenal of diverse weapons and scavenge for valuable loot to enhance your chances of survival. • Shape Max's destiny through a dynamic reputation system, allowing you to choose between acts of compassion or acts of ruthlessness. • Develop Max's skills and attributes through a robust skill point stat system, customizing his abilities to suit your playstyle. • Enjoy an uninterrupted gaming experience with no intrusive ads or in-app purchases. Dive into this gripping post-apocalyptic tale, where your decisions shape the course of Max's journey towards redemption or chaos. Will you navigate the remnants of humanity with empathy and compassion, or will you succumb to the darkness that lurks within? The future lies in your hands. Good luck and have fun!

Screenshots

Monstergotchi4 screens
Hardboiled4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Monstergotchi at Free against Hardboiled's $1.99. Monstergotchi also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Hardboiled's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (46 vs 5). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Monstergotchi is free to download; Hardboiled costs $1.99 up front. Monstergotchi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hardboiled asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monstergotchi holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hardboiled has 46 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Monstergotchi's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hardboiled's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Monstergotchi ships an update every 32 months, Hardboiled every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Monstergotchi versus Hardboiled: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonstergotchiHardboiled
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.4 (5 ratings) — better4.1 (46 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better73.9% of reviews
Number of ratings546 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 30 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB147 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperIgor PerepechenkoGame Dev Team

Customer experience

Monstergotchi

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hardboiled

All ratings46 ratings
Positive76.1%
Neutral4.3%
Negative19.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative14.8%

Bugs and requests

Monstergotchi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hardboiled

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Combat locks you in
  • Enemies walk away out of range
  • Cannot save game
  • Loot disappears after death
  • Game crashes during combat
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  • Cannot install with Face ID
  • Raiders and guardians don't fight each other
  • Enemies follow player constantly when attacked
  • Cannot escape combat
  • Guardians don't protect
  • No save zones
  • Inventory system unintuitive
  • Last encounter is a weak boss
  • Spelling mistakes

Requested features

18 requests
  • More content/levels/chapters
  • Sequel with more features
  • Save/load feature
  • More in-depth character customization
  • Perks system
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  • Dialogue with NPCs
  • Larger world/more maps
  • Side quests
  • Co-op/multiplayer options
  • Tutorial
  • Player customization
  • More items and loot
  • Factions
  • Crafting system
  • Ability to run away from fights
  • GameCenter integration
  • Passive skills
  • Unique gear

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Monstergotchi

One-time4
  • Handful of diamonds$0.99
  • Bunch of diamonds$4.99
  • Pile of diamonds$9.99
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  • A mountain of diamonds$19.99
None

Hardboiled

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monstergotchi free?
Monstergotchi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hardboiled free?
Hardboiled costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monstergotchi or Hardboiled?
Monstergotchi is rated higher. Monstergotchi averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Hardboiled averages 4.1 from 46 ratings.
Do Monstergotchi or Hardboiled have ads?
Neither Monstergotchi nor Hardboiled shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Monstergotchi or Hardboiled?
Monstergotchi ships an update every 32 months, and Hardboiled every 30 months. Most recently, Monstergotchi was updated on June 1, 2026 and Hardboiled on September 27, 2026.

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